Surf Forecasts:
Scarborough South Bay surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with 96 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NNW 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough South Bay in the next 16 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough South Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer at Scarborough South Bay over the next couple of weeks.
First things first, we’ve got a long stretch of quiet water ahead. The surf is pretty much flat or non-existent for the first week. We’re seeing a few small pulses, but nothing that’s going to get you out of bed. Water temps are sitting at 61°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus if you do get in.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Monday, 4 August. There’s a jump in the swell, with a NNE windswell pushing 6ft. The combined energy is a solid 536 (moderate), and the wind is a cross-off from the SSW. It’s big enough to be fun, but at 6ft it’s getting towards the size where beginners might feel out of their depth. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and close together.
The real standout, and the only one worth marking on the calendar, is the morning of Saturday, 9 August. We’ve got a 8ft NNW swell, with a combined energy of 1454 (strong). The wind is a cross-off from the NNW, keeping things clean. That’s a proper, powerful groundswell pushing through. Now, at 8ft it’s firmly in the “experts only” zone, so this is for the big-wave crew. The period is 9 seconds, so it’s not super long, but there’s plenty of grunt. The break is a beach and point setup, so it’ll be a mix of peaks and a potential rip bowl. Crowds are often a thing here, so expect company.
The rest of the second week is a mixed bag of smaller, wind-affected leftovers. The Monday morning (10 August) after that big swell has a 4ft NNE swell with glassy conditions, but it’s inconsistent and the energy is only 181 (weak). Not a write-off, but not a highlight.
So, to sum it up: the first week is a total write-off. The second week has one clear highlight: the Saturday morning, 9 August, at Scarborough South Bay. That’s your best shot at a proper session, but it’s a big, powerful swell for experienced surfers only.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the W by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 13 | N 12 | N 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12 | 19 | 31 | 96 | 45 | 76 | 87 | 67 | 41 | 47 | 43 | 40 | 23 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:11PM3.73m | 3:31AM3.87m | 4:01PM3.90m | 4:15AM4.11m | 4:43PM4.06m | 4:53AM4.36m | 5:21PM4.20m | 5:28AM4.57m | 5:57PM4.30m | 6:01AM4.73m | 6:30PM4.36m | 6:33AM4.81m | 7:03PM4.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:33PM1.45m | 9:58AM1.21m | 10:16PM1.25m | 10:41AM0.94m | 10:54PM1.06m | 11:19AM0.69m | 11:29PM0.90m | 11:55AM0.48m | 00:03AM0.79m | 12:30PM0.33m | 00:36AM0.74m | 1:04PM0.26m | 1:10AM0.74m | ||||||||
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 | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 12 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 12 | 19 | 31 | 64 | 45 | 76 | 87 | 67 | 41 | 47 | 43 | 120 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | SE 4 | ESE 4 | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | E 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 4 | N 13 | N 7 | N 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 40 | 23 | 22 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | SE 5 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 8 | W 2 | — | SW 2 | S 3 | — | — | SE 4 | — | W 2 | W 3 | W 3 | — | WNW 2 | — | — | SE 3 | — |
| kJ | 5 | 10 | 6 | 96 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 26 | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 508 | 574 | 507 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 362 | 66 | 362 | 1 | 108 | 335 | 351 | 392 | 358 | 392 | 575 | 575 | 401 |
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