Scotts Head Surf Forecast

/ NSW – Port Macquarie (37 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /

Australia (828 breaks) / Lat Long: (30.63° S 153.02° E)

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Scotts Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Monday 17 Nov 2025 AEDT

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Scotts Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Scotts Head sea temperature is 19.6° C
(Which is 2.4°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scotts Head this week:

The surf forecast for Scotts Head over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scotts Head in the next 12 days are 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Nov 21) at 5PM.

Wave Type	Time (AEDT) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	2AM (Tue 18th Nov)	2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf	2AM (Sat 22nd Nov)	3.5ft (1.1m) 11s
Most Powerful	11AM (Fri 21st Nov)	4ft (1.2m) 12s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NE by Wed afternoon).									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.
	Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	2	3	2	2	2	2	2	2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	S	NE	SSE	S	S	S	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	E	ENE	E	E	E	E	E	S	S	S
Period(s) (?)	10	8	6	6	9	8	5	6	6	6	6	12	12	11	11	11	10	10	8	7	7
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	19	82	42	41	126	68	49	287	184	161	247	101	418	295	294	220	204	159	138	150	146
Wind (km/h)	SW	ESE	W	ESE	NE	N	NE	NE	N	ENE	NE	SSW	SW	S	SW	SW	S	SSW	WSW	SSW	SW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	off	cross	cross- off	cross- on	on	cross- on	on	on	cross- on	on	on	cross- off	off	cross- off	off	off	cross- off	off	off	off	off
High Tide / height (m)		7:06PM 1.14		7:41AM 1.46	7:46PM 1.11		8:13AM 1.52		8:23PM 1.08	8:46AM 1.56		9:00PM 1.05	9:20AM 1.57		9:37PM 1.01	9:55AM 1.56		10:15PM 0.98	10:32AM 1.53		10:54PM 0.94
Low Tide / height (m)	1:24PM 0.32		1:08AM 0.17		2:04PM 0.27	1:39AM 0.17		2:43PM 0.23	2:10AM 0.18		3:20PM 0.20	2:42AM 0.19		3:58PM 0.20	3:16AM 0.22		4:37PM 0.22	3:51AM 0.25		5:19PM 0.25	4:27AM 0.29

	Monday 17			Tuesday 18			Wednesday 19			Thursday 20			Friday 21			Saturday 22			Sunday 23
Sunrise	5:41	-	-	5:41	-	-	5:41	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:39	-	-	5:39	-	-
Sunset	-	7:22	-	-	7:23	-	-	7:24	-	-	7:25	-	-	7:27	-	-	7:28	-	-	7:28	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	3	3	3	2	-	14	21	10	5	-
Temp. °C	27	29	21	20	22	20	24	24	21	26	26	23	19	21	20	20	19	19	18	19	19
Feels °C (?)	23	27	20	18	19	17	22	20	18	26	24	23	19	23	21	21	21	21	19	19	18

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Information about the Scotts Head Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Scotts Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Scotts Head can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scotts Head 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 Head) 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 Head 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.

Scotts Head is 37 km (23 miles) from the city of Coffs Harbour. If you plan a holiday in Port Macquarie, look for hotels and other accommodation in Coffs Harbour. Coffs Harbour has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.