Scotts Bay surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 03 Nov 2025 AST
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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
13.8° C
(Which is 3.3°C warmer than normal 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 Monday (Nov 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scotts Bay in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 08) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 04) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 3rd Nov)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 5PM (Sat 8th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sat 8th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed night, min 4°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Icy conditions (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 0°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Sat night).

Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
3
4
3
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
1
S
0.4
SE
0.7
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.3
SE
0.3
SW
1.1
SW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.7
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
2.5
SSW
3.5
SSW
2.5
S
1.8
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
0.9
S
Period(s) (?)885129101285911111097999998
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)223643357356221151375379117361963218641111539320230108
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
15
SSW
10
SSW
35
WNW
40
WNW
35
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
35
SW
35
NNW
35
NW
20
WNW
20
W
15
WSW
35
SSW
20
WSW
20
WNW
10
NW
5
SE
10
SE
45
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offoffononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:13PM
1.52
6:36AM
1.81
7:04PM
1.59
7:21AM
1.86
7:56PM
1.63
8:08AM
1.87
8:47PM
1.63
8:57AM
1.84
9:40PM
1.61
9:48AM
1.78
10:34PM
1.56
10:40AM
1.69
11:29PM
1.50
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:17PM
0.14
12:20AM
0.09
1:06PM
0.00
1:10AM
0.07
1:55PM
-0.09
2:00AM
0.08
2:44PM
-0.14
2:51AM
0.13
3:36PM
-0.13
3:46AM
0.21
4:33PM
-0.07
4:49AM
0.31
5:36PM
0.00
Monday
03
Tuesday
04
Wednesday
05
Thursday
06
Friday
07
Saturday
08
Sunday
09
Sunrise6:56--6:58--6:58--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:05--
Sunset-5:06--5:05--5:04--5:02--5:00--5:00--4:59-
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
--143----15143---312----28
Temp. °C799787791310653713141464616
Feels °C (?)4553-2-20274-2-3-4068101029
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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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