Scar Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again. Same setup, different numbers.

We’ve got a proper run of swell coming through. This stretch of waves is for the experienced crew only once it gets going, with most of the surf in the overhead-plus range and long-period groundswell pushing in. The standout is Scar Reef (reef and point) and it's firing from the get-go. Water temp is around 80°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year.

Tuesday the 18th kicks off with clean, glassy conditions in the morning. Swell is 4 ft from the SSW with a very long 16-second period, and wave energy is moderate (1961). The wind is dead glass – that’s about as good as it gets for surface texture. By the afternoon, it builds to 5 ft from the SW, still glassy, and energy jumps up. This is a solid start.

Wednesday the 19th morning is the first real standout. The swell hits 8 ft from the SW with an 18-second period – that’s proper groundswell – and the energy is strong (3607). It's glassy calm. This is big, powerful, and clean, but it's expert territory. The afternoon holds at 8 ft with clean conditions and a slight cross-off breeze. This is the best wave on offer. Over 8 ft and 18 seconds – only for those who know what they’re doing on a reef setup.

Thursday the 20th stays solid with 8 ft SW swell in the morning, 16-second period, and clean. Still only for the strong paddlers out there. The energy stays high (3874). The break is fairly consistent, so you won’t be waiting long.

Friday the 21st is still excellent, with the morning at 6 ft SW and a solid 15-second period, clean. The afternoon brings a bump to 8 ft SW with 17 seconds and offshore wind – really nice shape, lined up. That’s another standout session.

Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd see a slight drop in size but still solid, with clean conditions and cross-off or offshore winds. Swell stays in the 6 ft to 7 ft range, period between 15 and 16 seconds. Still good, but the peak days were mid-week.

Monday the 24th to Tuesday the 25th, still pushing 6 ft to 7 ft SW groundswell, clean, but the winds become a bit more noticeable – still manageable. Energy starts to drop slowly.

Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th see the swell back off more, with heights around 4 ft to 5 ft, and the period drops to 13-14 seconds. It’s still rideable but nothing like the first few days. The energy is moderate now.

Friday the 28th through to Monday the 31st is where things get tricky. Swell is in the 4 ft to 7 ft range, periods bounce around, but the wind stays cross-off and fresh – 9 to 12 mph. The scores drop. It’s more of a background swell, and the conditions are less ideal. Still surfable for those who are keen.

Then we get a late burst: Tuesday the 1st of September and Wednesday the 2nd bring back bigger swell – 7 ft to 8 ft from the SW, 16-17 seconds, strong energy (over 3300). Conditions are clean with light breezes. This is another serious window, but it’s two weeks out, so keep an eye on it. If it holds, it’ll be another set of solid, powerful waves for the experienced crew.

Overall, the best windows are Wednesday the 19th and Friday the 21st – that’s where the swell, period, and wind all line up for perfection. Crowds are possible here, but with the size and the reef factor, it tends to thin out.

Stay safe out there.

- Rusty

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