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Scotts Head surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.7 m 6 s ENE · Swell 2: 0.5 m 8 s S · Swell 3: 0.3 m 10 s S
Best window this week: Saturday 08:00 AEDT — 3.6 1.2 m (3.8 ft) at 9 s, cross-shore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (82° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 1.8 B 3 · A 1 | 0.9–1.0 m (2.9–3.1 ft) | 6 s | ENE | 7 kt onshore | 05:52–19:11 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 1.3 B 2 · A 0 | 0.8–1.4 m (2.7–4.5 ft) | 5 s | E | 15 kt cross-shore | 05:51–19:12 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 1.5 B 2 · A 1 | 0.9–1.3 m (3.0–4.3 ft) | 6 s | SSE | 12 kt cross-onshore | 05:50–19:13 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 3.0 B 5 · A 2 | 0.8–2.4 m (2.6–7.9 ft) | 7 s | E | 15 kt cross-offshore | 05:49–19:13 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 2.9 B 1 · A 3 | 1.4–1.9 m (4.5–6.3 ft) | 10 s | S | 10 kt cross-offshore | 05:48–19:14 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 3.6 B 4 · A 2 | 1.1–1.7 m (3.6–5.7 ft) | 8 s | SSE | 17 kt cross-shore | 05:48–19:15 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 1.5 B 0 · A 2 | 2.0–3.4 m (6.5–11.0 ft) | 9 s | S | 27 kt cross-offshore | 05:47–19:16 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 23:00 | 1.6 B 3 · A 1 | 0.9 m (2.9 ft) | 6 s ENE | 8 kt NE cross-onshore |
| Tue 02:00 | 1.5 B 3 · A 1 | 0.8 m (2.7 ft) | 6 s ENE | 7 kt NNE cross-onshore |
| Tue 05:00 | 1.3 B 3 · A 0 | 0.8 m (2.7 ft) | 6 s ENE | 9 kt N cross-shore |
| Tue 08:00 | 1.2 B 2 · A 0 | 0.8 m (2.7 ft) | 6 s E | 10 kt NE cross-onshore |
| Tue 11:00 | 1.3 B 2 · A 0 | 0.8 m (2.7 ft) | 6 s E | 12 kt N cross-shore |
| Tue 14:00 | 1.0 B 2 · A 0 | 1.0 m (3.2 ft) | 6 s ENE | 18 kt NE onshore |
| Tue 17:00 | 0.7 B 1 · A 0 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 4 s ENE | 20 kt NNE cross-onshore |
| Tue 20:00 | 1.1 B 1 · A 1 | 1.4 m (4.5 ft) | 5 s NE | 21 kt NNE cross-onshore |
| Tue 23:00 | 1.2 B 2 · A 1 | 1.3 m (4.2 ft) | 5 s NE | 21 kt NNW cross-shore |
Scotts Head tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (AEDT, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | Low 22:10 (-0.6 m / -1.9 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | High 04:20 (+0.2 m / +0.8 ft) · Low 09:50 (-0.3 m / -1.1 ft) · High 16:10 (+0.6 m / +2.1 ft) · Low 23:00 (-0.6 m / -2.0 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 05:20 (+0.4 m / +1.2 ft) · Low 11:10 (-0.4 m / -1.2 ft) · High 17:20 (+0.6 m / +1.9 ft) · Low 23:50 (-0.6 m / -2.1 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 06:10 (+0.5 m / +1.6 ft) · Low 12:10 (-0.4 m / -1.4 ft) · High 18:10 (+0.6 m / +1.8 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | Low 00:30 (-0.7 m / -2.2 ft) · High 06:50 (+0.6 m / +2.0 ft) · Low 13:00 (-0.5 m / -1.6 ft) · High 19:00 (+0.5 m / +1.7 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | Low 01:10 (-0.7 m / -2.2 ft) · High 07:30 (+0.7 m / +2.4 ft) · Low 13:50 (-0.6 m / -1.8 ft) · High 19:40 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | Low 01:40 (-0.7 m / -2.2 ft) · High 08:10 (+0.8 m / +2.6 ft) · Low 14:30 (-0.6 m / -1.9 ft) · High 20:20 (+0.4 m / +1.3 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 1.6 Sawtell 43 km · 0.8 m (2.7 ft) now
- 2.0 Crescent Head 49 km · 0.8 m (2.5 ft) now
- 1.6 Coffs Harbour 51 km · 0.8 m (2.7 ft) now
- 1.6 Park Beach 53 km · 0.8 m (2.7 ft) now
- 1.2 Woolgoolga 73 km · 0.7 m (2.4 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (Australia/Sydney). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (-30.75, 153.25); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.