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Osbourne Surf Forecast
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Osbourne surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Sunday 22 Mar 2026 ADTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Osbourne surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Osbourne sea temperature is
1.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Osbourne this week:
The surf forecast for Osbourne over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Osbourne in the next 16 days are 5.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 24th Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 24th Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 16ft (5.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Osbourne over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Sun night. Icy conditions (max 1°C on Sun afternoon, min -4°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Mon morning, calm by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow giving way to moderate rain (total 10mm) heaviest on Fri morning. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Thu night, min -8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, near gales from the SW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 54 | 22 | 133 | 573 | 1437 | 956 | 442 | 355 | 120 | 296 | 491 | 287 | 120 | 99 | 870 | 3398 | 1491 | 477 | 222 | 113 | 68 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:17AM 1.64 | 11:31PM 1.79 | 12:07PM 1.56 | 12:21AM 1.71 | 1:04PM 1.47 | 1:18AM 1.61 | 2:13PM 1.39 | 2:27AM 1.52 | 3:32PM 1.36 | 3:45AM 1.47 | 4:49PM 1.39 | 4:59AM 1.48 | 5:53PM 1.45 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:39PM 0.23 | 6:18AM 0.11 | 6:29PM 0.32 | 7:13AM 0.18 | 7:26PM 0.41 | 8:14AM 0.26 | 8:32PM 0.50 | 9:23AM 0.31 | 9:47PM 0.54 | 10:35AM 0.33 | 11:05PM 0.52 | 11:44AM 0.30 | 12:15AM 0.45 | ||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 6 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 0 | 1 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 0 | -5 | -3 | -4 |
| Feels °C (?) | -5 | -4 | -6 | -12 | -11 | -12 | -11 | -10 | -8 | -5 | -4 | -4 | -2 | -1 | -3 | -2 | -2 | -7 | -11 | -9 | -10 |
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Information about the Osbourne Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Osbourne provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Osbourne can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Osbourne surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Osbourne) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Osbourne may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Nova Scotia? If you are looking for accommodation near Osbourne, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Cole Harbour which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Dartmouth which is 12 km (7 miles) away, Halifax, Kings County and East Hants.
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