Redcar Scars Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s take a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. To be honest, it’s a pretty grim start. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing much, so don’t get your hopes up for the first week or so.

We’re looking at Redcar Scars as the only spot in the frame, and it’s a real slow burner. The water temp is sitting around 61°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first few days are a write-off. From Sunday, August 30th, right through to the end of the first week of September, we’re dealing with tiny, weak swell. The waves are barely breaking 2ft, with periods around 6 or 7 seconds – that’s just windswill, not proper surf. The combined energy is rubbish, barely hitting 30 (30) on the first day, and it stays weak for days. You’ll get some clean conditions with offshore winds, but there’s just no power to work with. It’s a frustrating wait.

There’s a real dead zone around the 5th of September, with nothing on the cards at all. Then things start to flicker a little. On the 6th, we finally see a "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions" note, with a 3ft, 7-second swell from the north and a moderate offshore breeze. The energy is still low at 79 (79), but it’s a step in the right direction. That’s the best we get for a while.

The real standout, and the only one worth circling on your calendar, is Monday, September 14th. That’s where it all comes together. We’ve got a solid 8ft swell from the north, with a period of 8 to 9 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to over 1000 (1038) – that’s serious juice. The wind is light offshore from the SSW, so it’ll be clean. Now, this is big for this spot – 8ft is expert territory, so only the experienced crew should be paddling out. The reef will have some proper shape, and with that much energy, expect some good, hollow waves. It’s a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts, but it’s the only real highlight in the whole 16 days.

The rest of the second week is a bit of a mixed bag. There’s some cleaner, smaller stuff on the 12th and 13th with offshore winds, but the waves are small and weak. Nothing that’ll get you out of bed.

So, bottom line: if you’re a beginner, sit this one out. The first week is a total dust-off. The 14th of September is the only day that looks proper, and it’s strictly for the experts. Keep your fingers crossed the forecasts hold.

Rusty.

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