Scarborough Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for Scarborough Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, things are looking a bit mixed. There’s some rideable swell kicking off this Friday morning, but the real standout window is going to be later. The first few days offer clean conditions but nothing that’ll blow your mind. Hang tight, because the best of the bunch is shaping up for Monday the 3rd of August, and then again way down the line on Saturday the 15th.

We kick off on Friday, July 31st. Morning sees a modest 4 ft SW swell with a 12-second period, and a light SE cross-off breeze keeping things tidy. Wave energy is moderate at 484. It’s clean, but nothing to get too excited about. The afternoon drops a touch to 4 ft.

Saturday morning, August 1st, is a real treat. We’ve got a 4 ft WSW swell, a juicy 14-second period, and glassy conditions with an ENE offshore breeze at just 3 mph. This is about as clean as it gets for a beginner-friendly wave. Water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The crowd factor says “sometimes,” so expect a few locals but nothing too hectic. This is the first standout of the forecast – a proper little gem.

Sunday morning, August 2nd, the wind swings NNW and goes cross-shore at 6 mph, and the 4 ft SW swell is still there with a 13-second period. It’s rideable but the tide might be playing games – the report flags it as marginal. Afternoon goes a bit onshore and messy.

Now, here’s where it gets serious. Monday, August 3rd. Morning brings a 6 ft SW swell, 14-second period, and glassy conditions with a NW breeze at 3 mph. Wave energy jumps to 1154 – moderate but punchy. This is in the sweet spot for experienced surfers, not too big, not too small. The afternoon is even better: 6 ft SW, 13-second period, and dead calm, glassy conditions. That’s excellent, clean surf and right in the expert range. This is the real standout – the best on offer.

Tuesday the 4th, morning glass again with 5 ft SW and an 11-second period, energy at 603. Good shape, clean. But by afternoon the wind swings onshore from the WSW at 9 mph and it gets ugly – poor conditions, steer clear.

Wednesday August 5th and Thursday August 6th are for big-wave chargers only. The swell jumps to 12 ft and 10 ft with massive energy readings (over 5000 and 8000 respectively). The break is exposed to this SW groundswell, and with periods up to 15 seconds, it’s a long-period groundswell. This is only for experts – it’ll be too big for anyone else. If you’re not solid, give it a miss. Friday August 7th morning is still over 8 ft and glassy, but by afternoon it drops to 8 ft with a cross-shore breeze and marginal conditions.

From Saturday August 8th through to Thursday the 13th, it’s a mixed bag of lumpy, onshore, and windy days. There’s a brief moment on Tuesday August 11th afternoon where things clean up again: 5 ft SSW swell, 12-second period, glassy with a light WNW breeze. That’s a nice little window of clean, manageable waves.

The final standout comes on Saturday August 15th. Morning looks brilliant: 8 ft WSW swell, 12-second period, and dead calm, glassy conditions with the wind at 0 mph. Wave energy is 1877 – strong. This is a morning for experienced surfers, with clean, powerful lines. That’s the second best of the whole outlook.

So, to wrap it up: if you’re looking for the best clean, user-friendly waves, hit Saturday August 1st. For the best all-around power and cleanliness, Monday August 3rd morning and afternoon are your go-to. The big stuff from the 5th to the 7th is for experts only. And the glassy session on August 15th is a great long-range promise – just don’t set your watch by it just yet.

Stay stoked, catch you in the line-up.
Rusty

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