Redcar Scars Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Redcar Scars. I’ll be honest with you, mate, it’s a bit of a slow burner. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak surf ahead, and you’ll need to be patient. The first real glimmer of something rideable doesn’t show up until Sunday, the 2nd of August.

For the first week, from Saturday the 25th right through to Saturday the 1st of August, it’s pretty grim. We’re looking at tiny waves, mostly below 1.6 ft, with a period of 7 to 9 seconds, so it’s just not got the push. The combined swell energy is in the weak range, barely cracking 50 (units) on most days. The wind is cross-off or cross for much of that time, which keeps the surface clean, but there’s simply nothing to ride. It’s a real flat spell.

Then, as we head into the second week, we get a tiny bit of life. Sunday morning, the 2nd of August, is the standout window. The swell picks up to 4.3 ft from the East, with a period of 7 seconds. That’s a short-period windswell, but it’s the biggest we’ll see. The combined energy jumps to 198 (units), which is moderate. The wind is offshore from the SSW at 15.5 mph, so it’ll be clean. But with that short period, the waves will be a bit lumpy and close together. Still, it’s the best of a bad lot. The afternoon sees the wind get stronger, up to 21.7 mph from the SW, which is still offshore but will be a bit raw.

After that, from Monday the 3rd through to Sunday the 9th of August, it’s back to small stuff. We’re looking at 1.0 ft to 2.0 ft waves, with periods between 6 and 9 seconds. The energy drops right back down to weak levels, often below 50 (units). The wind does turn offshore a fair bit, with some glassy patches on the Thursday afternoon, but the swell is just too small to get excited about. It’s a long, drawn-out period of negligible surf.

So, to sum it up: the only day with any real potential is Sunday, the 2nd of August. The morning session will be the pick, with a clean 4.3 ft East swell and offshore wind. It’s not a classic, and the short period means it won’t be special, but it’s the only thing worth a paddle. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off. For a spot that’s inconsistent at the best of times, a blank run like this isn’t a huge surprise. Patience, mate.

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