Surf Forecasts:
Redcar Scars surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, NNE swell with 983 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Redcar Scars this week:
The surf forecast for Redcar Scars over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Redcar Scars in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redcar Scars over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for our stretch of coast.
Straight up, I’ve got to be honest with you – this is a tough 16-day outlook. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with very little to get excited about. The first few days are a write-off, and honestly, it’s not until the final two days of the period that we might see a small window of something rideable. There’s a big gap of poor surf from the start right through to the end of July.
The first day that even comes close to being worth a look is Thursday, the 23rd of July. The swell is tiny at Redcar Scars – a weak 3 ft from the NNE with a short and snappy 6-second period. The combined energy is a measly 89, so don’t expect any power. The one saving grace is a light, cross-offshore wind from the west that’s making the surface clean. Honestly, it’s surfable but very ordinary. You’d be going for a paddle, not a proper session.
After that, we’re back to clean, offshore winds from the 24th of July onwards, but the swell completely dries up. We’re talking heights of 1 ft to 2 ft, with periods of 4 to 5 seconds and energy readings in the single digits. It’s the kind of flatness that’s more suited to a longboard on a lake than a surfboard. The water temp is about 59°, which is normal for this time of year.
The only glimmer in the whole 16-day window comes on the 1st of August, a Saturday, and it’s a long way off, so keep that in mind. The morning shows a 5 ft swell from the east, with a 6-second period, and a clean, cross-offshore breeze from the WNW. The combined energy is 154, which is at least a workable number. The afternoon picks up a touch to 5 ft, but the wind picks up to a fresh 18 mph, which will make it bumpy. It’s not a standout by any stretch, but it’s the best we’ve got. For a beginner, 5 ft might be a bit much, especially with the wind, but for a competent surfer, it’s the only wave worth checking.
So, to wrap it up: the first two weeks are a bust. The one to circle on the calendar is the 1st of August, but temper your expectations. It’s more of a “maybe” than a “must-do.”
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat morning, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue night, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 14 | 48 | 64 | 189 | 337 | 749 | 963 | 874 | 484 | 237 | 157 | 78 | 51 | 40 | 47 | 77 | 221 | 117 | 70 | 105 | 57 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 6:49PM4.39m | 6:53AM4.77m | 7:36PM4.21m | 7:39AM4.58m | 8:22PM3.99m | 8:26AM4.31m | 9:09PM3.76m | 9:16AM3.98m | 9:59PM3.55m | 10:12AM3.67m | 10:54PM3.37m | 11:17AM3.44m | 11:57PM3.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:45PM-0.18m | 00:57AM0.59m | 1:30PM-0.04m | 1:39AM0.75m | 2:14PM0.22m | 2:22AM0.95m | 2:58PM0.56m | 3:07AM1.16m | 3:44PM0.92m | 3:57AM1.37m | 4:36PM1.24m | 4:57AM1.53m | 5:39PM1.48m | ||||||||
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 | 4:48 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 | — | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 963 | 874 | 484 | 237 | 157 | 78 | 51 | 40 | 47 | 77 | — | 117 | 70 | 105 | 57 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | — | SSE 3 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 19 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 14 | 48 | 64 | 189 | 337 | 749 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 221 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 497 | 1534 | 110 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 168 | 6 | 27 | 577 | 13 | 424 | 425 | 18 | 26 | 50 | 13 | 6 | 458 | 6 |
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