Scar Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, and I’ve got a good look at what’s coming for Scar Reef. This is a run of solid, no-nonsense groundswell that’s going to have the reef absolutely pumping for days on end. We’re talking about a reef and point setup that’s sheltered, so it’s ready to handle this energy.

The standout period kicks off Thursday morning, August 6th, and it’s game on from the get-go. We’ve got a clean 7ft SSW groundswell rolling in with a very long 17-second period, and the wind is light offshore from the SE at just 3 mph. The water is a warm 80°, which is spot on average for this time of year. The combined swell energy is strong at 2466, and it’s just glassy perfection. Thursday afternoon holds the same vibe, with a touch more size at 7ft.

Friday, August 7th, picks up the pace. The morning sees 8ft from the SSW with a 17-second period, and while the wind is a cross-offshore, it’s still light. The real winner is Friday afternoon: clean 8ft, 16-second period, and light offshore wind. This is the kind of session that’ll have you rethinking your plans for the day.

The whole first week is a steady stream of clean, powerful surf. Saturday the 8th through to Monday the 10th keep the size between 6ft and 10ft, with the wind staying light and favourable. The real standout blow-up comes Monday afternoon, August 10th. The swell jumps to 10ft from the SSW with an 18-second period, and the combined energy hits a massive 5209. That’s some serious grunt. The wind is a cross-off, but it’s light, and the waves are clean. This is for the experienced crew only—this is proper reef surfing.

The energy stays high into Tuesday the 11th, with another 10ft morning, but the scores dip a little due to questionable tide conditions, so pick your moment. Wednesday the 12th offers a bit of a breather with a 6ft morning, but it’s still clean.

Then we get another big pulse. Thursday, August 13th, is a monster morning: 10ft, 17-second groundswell, and light cross-off wind. The combined energy is 4865. That afternoon, the wind goes glassy offshore, and the swell stays at 10ft. This is a world-class window for experts.

The second week settles into a more manageable rhythm, but it’s still very good. From Friday the 14th through to Sunday the 16th, we’ve got a consistent 5ft to 8ft range, with mostly light offshore or cross-off winds. The swell period stays in that sweet 15 to 17-second range, so the waves have real shape.

The period from Monday the 17th through to Friday the 21st of August sees the swell direction shift slightly to the SW, which is actually the optimum for this spot. It stays solid, with an 8ft to 10ft range on the bigger days, and the wind remains offshore or light cross-off. The morning of Thursday, August 20th, is particularly special with a glassy 10ft SW swell and a period of 17 seconds. The energy is 4408. That’s a dream session if you’ve got the skills.

The only thing to keep in mind is that this is a reef break, so it’s for advanced surfers. The crowds can be an issue here sometimes, but with this much swell running for such a long period, the pack will be thinned out by the size and power. For the beginners, anything over 8ft is a no-go. The long period groundswell is also something to be aware of; it’s going to have a lot of push and will be best for the deeper take-offs on the reef. This isn’t a beach break session.

If you’re an experienced surfer, there’s no better option on the table than Scar Reef right now. The consistency, the power, the clean wind; it’s all there.

Rusty.

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