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Scotts Bay Surf Forecast
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Scotts Bay surfForecast / Nova Scotia / Canada
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 16 Apr 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 Wednesday (Apr 16) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 17) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 16th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 17th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 17th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scotts Bay over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 284 | 960 | 1042 | 742 | 506 | 393 | 53 | 108 | 50 | 119 | 338 | 1060 | 247 | 295 | 302 | 130 | 264 | 176 | 122 | 106 | 73 | 64 | 64 | 66 | 140 | 140 | 70 | 54 | 61 | 49 | 79 | 145 | 269 | 502 | 524 | 527 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:30AM 1.48 | 11:25PM 1.56 | 12:05PM 1.43 | 12:00AM 1.51 | 12:42PM 1.38 | 12:37AM 1.47 | 1:23PM 1.34 | 1:20AM 1.44 | 2:14PM 1.32 | 2:12AM 1.41 | 3:17PM 1.33 | 3:17AM 1.40 | 4:31PM 1.40 | 4:32AM 1.43 | 5:38PM 1.53 | 5:43AM 1.49 | 6:32PM 1.67 | 6:44AM 1.58 | 7:20PM 1.80 | 7:39AM 1.65 | 8:06PM 1.89 | 8:31AM 1.70 | 8:52PM 1.94 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:01PM 0.48 | 5:38AM 0.25 | 5:37PM 0.54 | 6:22AM 0.31 | 6:24PM 0.60 | 7:17AM 0.37 | 7:25PM 0.65 | 8:19AM 0.40 | 8:36PM 0.67 | 9:20AM 0.39 | 9:46PM 0.66 | 10:18AM 0.34 | 10:51PM 0.60 | 11:14AM 0.28 | 11:53PM 0.49 | 12:09PM 0.20 | 12:51AM 0.35 | 1:02PM 0.13 | 1:45AM 0.20 | 1:53PM 0.08 | 2:36AM 0.06 | 2:42PM 0.07 | ||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 8 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | -1 | -1 | -2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 2°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the W by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 3°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 2°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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