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Scarborough South Bay Surf Forecast
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Scarborough South Bay surfForecast / North East England / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 07 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Scarborough South Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Scarborough South Bay sea temperature is
9.8° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scarborough South Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Scarborough South Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough South Bay in the next 16 days are 1.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 8th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 11th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 11th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough South Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
N 9 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | N 10 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | |
39 | 58 | 49 | 44 | 42 | 26 | 27 | 16 | 201 | 152 | 57 | 34 | 56 | 501 | 414 | 173 | 108 | 27 | 36 | 66 | 40 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 8:38PM3.70m | 8:48AM3.85m | 9:33PM3.47m | 9:44AM3.70m | 10:47PM3.35m | 10:54AM3.65m | 00:06AM3.40m | 12:06PM3.72m | 1:11AM3.62m | 1:08PM3.91m | 2:04AM3.93m | 2:02PM4.17m | 2:49AM4.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:36PM1.12m | 2:49AM1.51m | 3:26PM1.32m | 3:39AM1.71m | 4:26PM1.43m | 4:41AM1.85m | 5:35PM1.42m | 5:55AM1.86m | 6:44PM1.25m | 7:08AM1.72m | 7:45PM0.98m | 8:09AM1.44m | 8:37PM0.67m | ||||||||
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 | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — |
 | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 |
5 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 12 | N 12 | E 5 | NE 5 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 |
 kJ | 21 | 58 | 49 | 44 | 42 | 26 | 27 | 16 | 12 | 44 | 12 | 13 | 56 | 501 | 414 | 173 | 108 | 27 | 36 | 66 | 40 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 12 | E 5 | E 4 | — | — | ESE 4 | E 4 | — | — | N 11 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | N 9 | N 10 | SE 5 | — |
| kJ | 39 | 10 | 7 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 37 | 13 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | 25 | 19 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 14 | — | — | — | N 10 | N 13 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 34 | 13 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | — | N 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | — | NNE 5 | — | SSW 3 | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | N 4 |
| kJ | — | 17 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 5 | — | 7 | 201 | 152 | 57 | — | 31 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 196 | 52 | 66 | 340 | 473 | 471 | 475 | 106 | 110 | 41 | 126 | 106 | 106 | 0 | 0 | 110 | 37 | 20 | 163 | 99 |
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Information about the Scarborough South Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Scarborough South Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Scarborough South Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scarborough South Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Scarborough South Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Scarborough South Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Scarborough South Bay is 3 km (2 miles) from Scarborough. If you plan a holiday in North East England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Scarborough. Scarborough has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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