
Surf Forecasts:
Redcar Scars surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ENE swell with 258 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with NE 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Redcar Scars in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Redcar Scars over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer.
Honestly, the outlook for the next couple of weeks is a tough one. We’ve got a proper stretch of flat, weak, and messy conditions ahead, with very little to get excited about. The first real sniff of anything surfable doesn’t show up until Wednesday morning, the 5th of August, and even then, it’s a scrappy little affair.
The water temperature is sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be freezing while you're sitting there waiting for a wave.
Let’s break it down. The first few days are a write-off. Friday the 31st of July through to Tuesday the 4th of August is all tiny, weak swell with poor winds. The combined energy is low, ranging from 14 to 283 (weak to moderate), but the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, making it choppy and uninviting. The swell is small, between 1 ft and 5 ft, but it’s mostly wind-affected and short period (4-8 seconds), so there’s no real push.
Wednesday the 5th of August morning is the first time we get a “surfable” call, but it’s a very ordinary one. At Redcar Scars (reef), the swell is only 3 ft from the NE with a short 6-second period, and the combined energy is a weak 92. The wind is light from the south at 3 mph, giving us a clean cross-off, so the surface will be glassy. But these are ankle-to-knee-high, weak waves, and the break is known to be inconsistent. It’s a beginner-only option, and the crowd is likely to be around. It’s not terrible, but it’s not good.
The next real standout, and I mean the *only* one worth a proper look, is on Tuesday the 11th of August. Tuesday afternoon sees a modest bump in energy. The swell at Redcar Scars jumps to 6 ft from the N, with a 8-second period, and the combined energy hits 401 (strong). The wind is from the south at 12 mph, giving us a clean cross-off, so the surface should be clean. This is the biggest swell of the period and the most energy we’ll see. However, at 6 ft, it’s getting into the territory where it might be a bit much for beginners, and the short period (8 seconds) means it won’t have the best shape. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the best we’ve got.
Wednesday the 12th of August morning and afternoon also offer some hope. The swell drops to 4 ft from the NNE, with an 8-second period and a combined energy of 202 (moderate). The wind is offshore from the SW at 9 to 16 mph, giving us clean, groomed conditions. These are the most consistent, cleanest waves of the run, but still only waist-high. The break is a reef, so the longer-period swell (8 seconds isn’t long, but it’s better than the earlier 5-6 second stuff) should wrap in nicely, but the short period means it won’t have the punch of a groundswell.
After that, it fades out again. The 13th, 14th, and 15th of August are back to weak, small, and messy, with the wind turning onshore or cross-shore. The combined energy drops to double digits again, and the swell is tiny.
The bottom line: The best of a lackluster run is the afternoon of Tuesday the 11th of August and the morning of Wednesday the 12th of August. Tuesday the 11th has the most size and energy, but the shorter period is a letdown. Wednesday the 12th has the best combination of clean offshore wind and a decent, rideable 4 ft swell. It’s not going to be a classic, but if you’re desperate, that’s your window. The rest of the time, the board stays in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 7 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | E 4 | E 5 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 8 |
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12 | 11 | 19 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 78 | 206 | 258 | 209 | 94 | 60 | 38 | 47 | 42 | 27 | 44 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:51PM4.05m | 5:54AM4.48m | 6:24PM4.07m | 6:27AM4.49m | 6:57PM4.05m | 7:01AM4.43m | 7:33PM3.99m | 7:39AM4.30m | 8:13PM3.89m | 8:22AM4.12m | 8:59PM3.74m | 9:15AM3.91m | 9:57PM3.57m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:57PM0.72m | 12:26PM0.28m | 00:31AM0.72m | 1:00PM0.29m | 1:05AM0.77m | 1:35PM0.38m | 1:41AM0.87m | 2:12PM0.53m | 2:22AM1.00m | 2:55PM0.74m | 3:08AM1.16m | 3:47PM0.99m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
— | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 7 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
12 | 11 | 19 | 9 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 25 | 29 | 258 | 209 | 94 | 60 | 38 | 47 | 19 | 11 | 44 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | — | — | N 10 | N 7 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | — | ENE 5 | ENE 4 |
2 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 23 | 36 | 32 | 30 | 20 | — | 5 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | SE 6 | — |
— | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 3 | — | WNW 2 | W 3 | — | — | E 3 | E 4 | E 5 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | — |
— | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 15 | 78 | 206 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | 27 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 466 | 469 | 583 | 583 | 397 | 313 | 349 | 346 | 390 | 395 | 393 | 266 | 50 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 26 | 393 | 556 | 105 |
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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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