Redcar Scars surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 BST
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Redcar Scars surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Redcar Scars sea temperature is
10.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Redcar Scars this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Redcar Scars in the next 16 days are 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. 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 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 20th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redcar Scars over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed morning, light winds from the S by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
6
0.2
N
8
0.2
E
5
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.4
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
5
0.1
N
6
0.3
SE
4
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.3
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
83
56
19
5
2
1
1
4
4
8
11
1
3
1
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
Wind (km/h)
20
S
25
SSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
15
SW
20
SSW
25
WSW
10
S
20
S
20
S
15
SW
10
WSW
5
ESE
5
NNE
5
SE
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
NNW
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
6:17PM4.57m
6:32AM4.49m
7:12PM4.31m
7:24AM4.32m
8:12PM4.00m
8:21AM4.13m
9:20PM3.73m
9:25AM3.94m
10:33PM3.56m
10:35AM3.82m
11:43PM3.52m
11:44AM3.77m
00:44AM3.58m
12:46PM3.78m
Low Tide
00:39AM0.51m
1:06PM0.17m
1:30AM0.79m
2:02PM0.35m
2:24AM1.09m
3:04PM0.55m
3:24AM1.35m
4:11PM0.73m
4:33AM1.52m
5:23PM0.84m
5:47AM1.56m
6:31PM0.87m
6:55AM1.47m
rain showers
rain showers
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rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:50
4:48
4:48
4:46
4:45
4:43
4:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:08
9:10
9:12
9:14
9:15
9:16
9:19
9:20
3
2
1
1
Temp °C
15
12
14
15
13
18
19
17
22
24
21
20
19
18
19
22
20
22
23
18
16
12
9
8
9
9
13
15
16
19
22
20
20
19
18
19
21
19
21
22
17
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
8
0.8
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
6
0.2
E
5
0.2
E
5
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.4
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.3
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
4
Energy kJ
24
56
19
2
2
1
1
4
4
8
11
7
2
2
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
N
8
0.3
SE
6
0.1
N
8
0.1
SE
4
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
13
5
5
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
8
0.1
E
6
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
5
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
7
0.5
S
3
0.6
WSW
3
0.7
WSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.5
WSW
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.2
WSW
2
0.3
SE
4
Energy kJ
83
4
7
10
2
2
6
3
1
1
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
7
7
221
288
291
349
312
355
398
303
302
313
303
353
353
390
312
349
362
349
349
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
4
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
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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.

Redcar Scars is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Redcar. If you plan a holiday in North East England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Redcar. Redcar has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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