Scarborough South Bay Surf Break

Scarborough South Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 54.27° N 0.38° W

Issued: 6 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Scarborough South Bay sea temperature is
14.2° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 121 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scarborough South Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough South Bay in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Right, Rusty here again. Let’s get into it for Scarborough South Bay in proper sizes.

First off, don’t bother waxing your board for the first week and a half. From now until well into July, it’s flat and ugly. The swell is barely there, from 0.3ft up to maybe 2ft, and the wind is onshore or cross-shore almost the whole time. The energy readings are pitiful – single digits to low double digits. The wave comment keeps saying poor surf conditions. A total write-off and a long, boring gap.

Your only real hope is Sunday, the 19th of July. That morning and afternoon we’ve got a clean 5ft groundswell from the NNE with a period of 9 seconds. The wind dies to a glassy 3 mph from the SSE. That’s about as good as it gets for conditions. The combined energy jumps to a solid moderate 281. The wave comment says to expect good surf. This is the standout. Mark your calendar, but it’s a ways out, so keep an eye on it.

Monday the 20th is still rideable at 4ft with moderate energy (219), but the wind comes cross-shore, so it’s not as perfect. By Tuesday the 21st, the swell pumps up to a strong 7ft from the N with very strong energy at 466, but the wind shifts onshore, turning it into a messy, blown-out beast. That’s more of a kite day than a paddle day. The water temp is about 58°F, which is pretty average for this time of year. And remember, when that Sunday 19th rolls around, the car park will be full – crowds are a regular thing here.

Patience, mate.
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue morning, light winds from the WSW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
5
0.3
N
6
0.3
NNW
8
0.1
N
11
0.5
NNW
6
0.5
N
6
0.3
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.6
N
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
6
0.3
NNE
10
0.5
N
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.5
E
4
0.5
NE
4
0.8
NE
5
1
NE
5
1.1
NE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
6
11
2
23
18
11
46
39
15
14
19
40
26
22
13
7
6
26
52
101
Wind (km/h)
20
W
20
W
20
WSW
30
WNW
20
NW
15
W
10
N
10
E
10
SSW
5
NE
10
ENE
5
SSE
15
SE
20
ESE
5
SSE
10
NNW
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
9:29PM3.91m
9:31AM4.25m
10:20PM3.86m
10:25AM4.12m
11:19PM3.84m
11:29AM4.04m
00:23AM3.86m
12:41PM4.05m
1:29AM3.97m
1:53PM4.17m
2:32AM4.16m
3:01PM4.37m
3:30AM4.41m
Low Tide
3:25PM0.73m
3:34AM1.32m
4:10PM0.84m
4:25AM1.43m
5:04PM0.95m
5:26AM1.48m
6:07PM1.04m
6:37AM1.44m
7:19PM1.05m
7:52AM1.26m
8:30PM0.95m
9:01AM0.95m
9:34PM0.79m
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4:35
4:35
4:37
4:39
4:39
4:41
4:41
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9:35
9:35
9:34
9:32
9:31
9:30
9:30
 mm
8
1
Temp °C
23
22
18
23
23
20
21
21
19
22
22
20
21
22
18
18
17
14
14
14
13
Feels °C
20
19
15
20
21
19
21
21
19
21
21
20
19
20
19
18
16
11
10
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
5
0.3
N
6
0.3
NNW
8
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
10
0.5
N
6
0.4
N
5
0.6
N
8
0.6
N
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
6
0.3
NNE
10
0.5
N
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.3
ESE
4
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
2
6
11
2
8
18
8
46
39
15
14
19
40
26
22
13
6
3
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
10
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
8
0.1
N
11
0.3
NNE
6
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
Energy kJ
5
2
8
14
11
3
8
5
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
5
Energy kJ
2
2
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
3
0.4
NW
6
0.6
NW
5
0.5
NNW
6
0.2
SSE
2
0.1
SE
4
0.4
SE
3
0.3
ESE
4
0.5
E
3
0.5
E
4
0.5
NE
4
0.8
NE
5
1
NE
5
1.1
NE
6
Energy kJ
2
8
21
23
1
1
2
3
5
7
6
26
52
101
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
415
415
351
359
515
401
366
366
66
367
366
147
392
396
435
471
367
407
461
505
105
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
8
7
5
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
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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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