Scar Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's shaping up for our waters.

We've got a solid run of surf coming in at Scar Reef, a reef and point setup that’s for the advanced crew only. The window opens Wednesday afternoon, and from there it’s pretty much game on for a good stretch. This spot is fairly consistent and likes a south-west swell, and that's exactly what we're getting.

The water is sitting at 80°, which is about what you'd expect this time of year, no weirdness there.

Wednesday afternoon kicks things off with a clean 6ft SSW swell, period at 16 seconds giving it some proper grunt. Combined energy is a healthy 1766, so there's plenty of push. Wind is light offshore from the SE, meaning clean lines. It's a solid start.

Thursday morning the swell bumps up to 7ft from the same SSW direction, with a 17-second period – that's proper groundswell. The cross-off breeze keeps things tidy. Afternoon gets even better: 8ft, offshore wind, energy ramping to 3127. This is getting serious.

Friday holds strong, with morning 7ft and afternoon 6ft swells. The period stays around 15-16 seconds, winds are favorable. All clean.

Saturday is where it really starts to hum. Morning sees a 7ft SSW swell with a 17-second period, and then it builds to 7ft in the afternoon with a bit more cloud cover. Energy readings are in the 2500-2758 range. This is excellent, powerful surf.

Sunday could be the pick of this first week. Morning has 7ft swell, and then Sunday afternoon goes glassy, with a 7ft SSW swell and not a breath of wind. That’s the kind of session you dream about. Energy is 1828, but the conditions make it feel bigger.

Monday eases slightly, with 5ft dropping to 5ft, but it's still glassy and clean, the period dropping to 14 seconds. It'll be a fun, less heavy day.

Tuesday the 18th sees a new pulse of SW swell hit. The morning is 5ft, but the energy reading jumps to 2435, so don't let the height fool you. The afternoon goes glassy with a 6ft SW swell and a combined energy of 2606. That’s a stand-out session in its own right.

The Real Standout: Wednesday 19th through Saturday 22nd. This is the meat of the outlook. Wednesday morning is glassy with a 8ft SW swell and an 18-second period – the longest of the whole run. Energy is 3661. Wednesday afternoon stays clean with 8ft. Then Thursday the 20th throws down a 10ft morning swell with energy at 4209. This is big, powerful, and clean. This is advanced level only. Friday the 21st keeps the quality with 7-7ft swells and a gentle offshore breeze, and Saturday the 22nd holds at 8ft with light cross-off winds. The consistency and quality over these four days is seriously impressive.

After that, the swell ticks down but stays rideable. Sunday the 23rd through Tuesday the 26th offer clean 6ft to 7ft swells, mostly glassy or with light offshore winds. The energy drops back to the 1300-2000 range. Good fun, but not the heavy stuff from mid-week.

The last few days, Wednesday the 26th and Thursday the 27th, see the swell drop to 5ft to 6ft. The wind picks up a touch, but it's still offshore, so the waves will be clean if a bit smaller.

Overall, Scar Reef is the only game in town, and it’s a ripper. If you're an advanced surfer, clear your calendar for that stretch from the 19th to the 22nd. Crowds are possible here “sometimes”, so on those peak days, expect some company as word gets out.

Stay safe out there.

Rusty

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