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Scotts Bay Surf Forecast
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Scotts Bay surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 16 Sep 2025 ADT
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 Friday (Sep 19) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 20) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 22nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 23rd Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scotts Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tue 23 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | |
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 kJ (?) | 18 | 13 | 22 | 31 | 41 | 40 | 46 | 54 | 55 | 57 | 50 | 41 | 54 | 138 | 175 | 161 | 142 | 165 | 122 | 246 | 338 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:46AM 1.28 | 5:52PM 1.41 | 6:47AM 1.38 | 6:50PM 1.48 | 7:32AM 1.48 | 7:39PM 1.55 | 8:12AM 1.56 | 8:22PM 1.59 | 8:48AM 1.61 | 9:03PM 1.60 | 9:23AM 1.63 | 9:44PM 1.59 | 9:58AM 1.62 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:31PM 0.15 | 11:57AM 0.39 | 12:30AM 0.11 | 12:56PM 0.33 | 1:23AM 0.07 | 1:48PM 0.26 | 2:09AM 0.05 | 2:33PM 0.19 | 2:48AM 0.05 | 3:12PM 0.13 | 3:24AM 0.09 | 3:46PM 0.10 | 3:56AM 0.15 | 4:18PM 0.08 | ||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tue 23 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 23 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 18 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Nova Scotia
Continuing clean conditions at Scotts Bay (light winds from the N at Western Head Airport 4 km from Scotts Bay). 0.4m 7s swell from the ESE with a 0.3m 10s swell from the SE and a 0.2m 11s groundswell, also from the SE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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