Scarborough South Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.27° N 0.38° W

Scarborough South Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Scarborough South Bay sea temperature is
16.4° C
1.0° 

Scarborough South Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Scarborough South Bay surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, N swell with 157 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period with SE swell.

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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. 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 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 13th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 5s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 11th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough South Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get real about the next couple of weeks at Scarborough South Bay. I’ll be straight with you, it’s a rough patch for a while, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel if you’re patient.

First, let's talk about the water. It’s running at 62°, which is about average for this time of year. Nothing wild there.

For the first week, honestly, it’s a write-off. From Sunday the 9th right through to at least the 16th, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell. Most days are showing wave heights under 3 feet, with periods all over the shop but mostly short and gutless. The energy is weak, with many readings in the low double digits. We get a little bump on Tuesday the 11th with some cross-shore wind that will just chop it up, but it’s not worth getting wet for. Thursday the 13th shows a bit of a pulse, but a cross-shore wind will ruin any chance of it being clean. It’s a full seven days of nothing worth surfing.

Now, heading into the second week, things start to get interesting. The 19th of August, a Wednesday, sees a real change. We’ve got swell coming in at a cleaner 5 feet from the north, and while the period is still only around 7 seconds, the energy jumps dramatically to 190, and then 223 on the afternoon. The wind is offshore from the west, and clean. This is the first real window we get, and it looks like the best conditions of the whole run. It’s not a giant, but it will be rideable and clean.

Things back off a touch on the 20th and 21st before the real event arrives on the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd. Saturday the 22nd sees the swell jump up to 7 feet, then 7 feet in the afternoon, with energy readings of 429 and then 675. That’s serious power for this spot. Sunday the 23rd keeps it solid at 6 feet and 6 feet from the north-northeast. However, the wind is onshore and light, so it’s going to be a bit lumpy. This is big enough that it’s for experienced surfers only. This is a long-range call, so treat it as promising but not certain. It’s the standout window, no doubt.

One thing to note on the 22nd and 23rd, the swell is over 7 feet, and the break is a beach and point setup. With that onshore wind and that size, this could get messy. Honestly, for anyone on a paddle board, those days might be better spent watching, but for a kite, it could be a riot.

For the best wave of the period, I’m looking at the Wednesday morning, the 19th. It’s the cleanest and most manageable of the solid swell, and the offshore wind will make it glassy.

That big weekend pulse on the 22nd and 23rd looks like the most powerful, but the wind isn't doing us any favors. It’s a promising outlook for the second week, but the first week is a total dud. Keep your board waxed and wait it out.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

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Period (s)
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N
9
0.1
N
9
0.7
N
5
0.6
N
5
0.9
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8
1
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9
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
2
28
17
100
150
127
99
48
35
41
15
49
53
18
16
14
67
73
35
Wind (km/h)
15
W
20
NW
15
NNW
20
E
10
ESE
20
SE
30
SE
20
S
20
S
30
SE
15
S
15
SSW
25
SE
5
ESE
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10
NE
20
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20
N
15
NNE
10
NE
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High Tide
2:20AM4.01m
3:01PM4.19m
3:22AM4.35m
4:02PM4.46m
4:14AM4.72m
4:54PM4.69m
5:01AM5.03m
5:40PM4.83m
5:44AM5.22m
6:23PM4.87m
6:26AM5.28m
7:02PM4.80m
Low Tide
8:21PM1.25m
8:55AM0.97m
9:27PM1.01m
9:57AM0.53m
10:21PM0.76m
10:49AM0.11m
11:07PM0.55m
11:35AM-0.18m
11:50PM0.42m
12:18PM-0.32m
00:30AM0.39m
12:58PM-0.28m
1:09AM0.44m
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Temp °C
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17
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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.

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