Scotts Bay surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Saturday 02 Aug 2025 ADT
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Scotts Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Scotts Bay sea temperature is
12.1° C
(Which is 3.2°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scotts Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Scotts Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 02) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scotts Bay in the next 12 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 02) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 05) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (ADT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 2nd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 2nd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 2nd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scotts Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
02
Sunday
03
Monday
04
Tuesday
05
Wednesday
06
Thursday
07
Friday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.5
E
0.6
S
0.4
SSE
0.4
E
0.4
E
0.4
SE
0.3
SE
0.4
SE
0.5
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.5
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.6
SE
0.5
SE
Period(s) (?)777668677888877866887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1038866326341303129232936364343574841464937
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
15
S
10
W
5
WSW
20
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
25
SW
10
W
10
ENE
15
E
10
NE
10
E
15
SE
5
WSW
10
NNE
15
ESE
5
SW
5
WSW
20
SSW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
onglasscross-
off
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:12PM
1.30
4:11AM
1.15
4:12PM
1.27
5:21AM
1.15
5:19PM
1.28
6:22AM
1.19
6:19PM
1.34
7:12AM
1.26
7:10PM
1.42
7:56AM
1.34
7:54PM
1.50
8:38AM
1.43
8:36PM
1.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:18AM
0.51
10:04PM
0.33
10:07AM
0.55
10:55PM
0.33
11:00AM
0.55
11:50PM
0.30
11:57AM
0.53
12:44AM
0.26
12:52PM
0.48
1:33AM
0.19
1:42PM
0.41
2:18AM
0.11
2:28PM
0.35
2:58AM
0.04
Saturday
02
Sunday
03
Monday
04
Tuesday
05
Wednesday
06
Thursday
07
Friday
08
Sunrise6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:13--6:13--
Sunset-8:42--8:39--8:38--8:37--8:36--8:35--8:34-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191818222220242622202019202020222120232120
Feels °C (?)191516191717202120171819191819201819211718
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Nova Scotia

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Scotts Bay (light winds from the ENE at Western Head Airport 4 km from Scotts Bay). 1.1m 7s swell from the E with a 0.3m 7s swell from the SSE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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ENE
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Information about the Scotts Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Scotts Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Scotts Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scotts Bay 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 (Scotts Bay) 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 Scotts Bay 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 Scotts Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nova Scotia, consider staying in Liverpool which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Nova Scotia where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bridgewater which is 47 km (29 miles) away, Lunenburg and Shelburne.

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