
Surf Forecasts:
Redcar Scars surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, N swell with 82 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with N 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 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Redcar Scars in the next 16 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redcar Scars over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a proper look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, it’s a pretty bleak stretch of water coming up. The swell is tiny and the wind is often messy, so we’re looking at a long dry spell. There’s no real surf to speak of from Wednesday 22nd July right through until the end of the month. We’re talking over a week of flat, weak conditions with the combined wave energy barely registering – mostly single-digit numbers, sometimes creeping into the teens. You’d be better off checking the tide pools.
The only glimmer of something that might break comes right at the start of August. On Saturday 1st August, Redcar Scars (reef) might see a bit of a pulse. The swell is due to pick up to 4 ft from the E, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it’ll be weak and lumpy. The wind is onshore from the ESE, 16 mph, chopping it up badly. The combined energy hits 106 (moderate), but the comment says it all – poor surf conditions. Sunday 2nd August morning is much the same at 4 ft and cross-shore wind, but the afternoon goes glassy. The swell drops to 4 ft from the E, period still 6 seconds, and the energy is 99. The comment upgrades to “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” That’s your best bet, but it’s still a long way from good. The water temp is 60°F, which is about normal for the time of year.
After that, it’s back to tiny, weak swell for the rest of the run. A few clean mornings pop up, like Thursday 6th August with a 1 ft NNE swell and a moderate offshore wind from the SW at 16 mph, but there’s just no size to work with.
So, the honest truth? There’s nothing to get excited about. If you’re desperate, Sunday 2nd August afternoon offers the cleanest, most surfable junk of the whole 16 days, but it’s far from a standout. The rest is a write-off. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, I’d hang the board up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 7 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NW 3 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | N 8 | ESE 5 |
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57 | 45 | 47 | 29 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 54 | 72 | 82 | 43 | 50 | 42 | 25 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:17AM3.44m | 11:57PM3.28m | 12:27PM3.33m | 1:02AM3.29m | 1:35PM3.36m | 2:01AM3.41m | 2:33PM3.47m | 2:53AM3.60m | 3:22PM3.63m | 3:36AM3.83m | 4:04PM3.78m | 4:15AM4.06m | 4:42PM3.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:57AM1.53m | 5:39PM1.48m | 6:11AM1.60m | 6:54PM1.58m | 7:29AM1.53m | 8:03PM1.52m | 8:33AM1.36m | 8:56PM1.37m | 9:22AM1.13m | 9:39PM1.19m | 10:04AM0.89m | 10:16PM1.01m | 10:42AM0.66m | 10:51PM0.87m | |||||||
4:58 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 26 | 27 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 26 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 7 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | N 8 | ESE 5 |
57 | 45 | 47 | 29 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 54 | 72 | 82 | 43 | 50 | 42 | 25 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 3 | — | NE 6 | N 8 | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | — | — | SE 4 | N 9 | N 9 | — | N 8 |
— | — | 1 | — | 9 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 11 | 22 | 19 | — | — | 1 | 14 | 6 | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | WSW 3 | W 4 | NW 3 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | — | — | ESE 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 7 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 6 | 1157 | 56 | 684 | 964 | 656 | 646 | 364 | 305 | 403 | 748 | 26 | 43 | 6 | 121 | 349 | 364 | 56 | 364 | 459 |
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Information about the Redcar Scars Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Redcar Scars provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Redcar Scars can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Redcar Scars 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 (Redcar Scars) 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 Redcar Scars 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.
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