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Scotts Head surf break

Scotts Head surfForecast / NSW – Port Macquarie / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Tuesday 01 Apr 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
24.7° C
(Which is normal 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 (Apr 01) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 06) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 1st Apr)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 1st Apr)13ft (4.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 1st Apr)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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

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Tue
01
Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sun
13
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
SSE
4
SSE
3.5
SSE
3
SSE
2.3
SSE
1.9
SSE
1.6
SSE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSE
1
S
2.4
S
2
S
1.6
S
1.3
S
0.8
S
1.2
S
1.9
S
1.5
S
1.5
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.4
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.6
S
1.5
ESE
1.1
S
2.3
SE
2.3
ESE
Period(s) (?)131313121111101414131312128111112101091210111099813121212117888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)4954489635012354130280849234625818112373491331354976714340120235988443546234175996955107696981203160620672
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
10
SW
10
SW
10
SW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
SSW
5
W
5
SSE
10
ENE
10
NNW
10
W
15
SW
10
SW
5
ENE
15
NE
10
W
5
SW
15
ESE
10
WSW
10
S
15
SE
10
SW
10
SSW
10
ESE
0
SW
10
SSW
10
SE
10
SW
5
SW
15
ESE
5
SW
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
SW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
glassglassoncrosscross-
off
offoffglassoncross-
off
offcrossoffcross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
on
glassoffcrossoffoffcrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:29PM
1.68
11:50AM
1.14
12:21AM
1.61
12:48PM
0.99
1:21AM
1.52
1:59PM
0.88
2:32AM
1.43
3:27PM
0.84
3:49AM
1.37
4:53PM
0.88
5:01AM
1.36
5:58PM
0.96
5:59AM
1.37
6:46PM
1.07
6:46AM
1.38
7:24PM
1.17
7:25AM
1.38
7:57PM
1.27
8:00AM
1.36
8:28PM
1.36
8:33AM
1.33
8:59PM
1.43
9:05AM
1.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:57PM
0.02
6:01AM
0.10
5:39PM
0.13
7:05AM
0.21
6:27PM
0.25
8:20AM
0.30
7:27PM
0.36
9:45AM
0.34
8:46PM
0.44
11:04AM
0.32
10:16PM
0.45
12:03PM
0.28
11:31PM
0.42
12:46PM
0.23
12:28AM
0.36
1:20PM
0.18
1:14AM
0.30
1:48PM
0.15
1:55AM
0.25
2:15PM
0.12
2:33AM
0.21
2:41PM
0.11
3:09AM
0.19
Tue
01
Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sun
13
Sunrise--6:58--6:58--7:00--7:00--7:01--7:01--7:01--7:03--7:03--7:03--7:05--7:05
Sunset6:45--6:44--6:43--6:40--6:39--6:38--6:37--6:37--6:35--6:34--6:32--6:31--
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Rain (mm)
-298944---------------621122664712113-
Temp. °C232117161718191920222224272319222121232119201919212018212118222119222121
Feels °C (?)222016151719202121222122232219212119201917181819202118202018222019212221

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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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.

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