Surf Forecasts:
Scarborough South Bay surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, N swell with 294 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NNE 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough South Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get this straight. Scarborough South Bay is a beach and point setup, and it's looking like a tough 16 days ahead. The wind is going to be a real problem, mostly from the wrong direction, and the swell is small and weak. We've got a long stretch of nothing.
The first real chance to get wet is the morning of Thursday, the 23rd of July. The wind is light from the SSW, about 3 mph, blowing cross-offshore. That's going to clean up the surface. The swell is tiny, just 3ft from the NNE with a short period of 7 seconds, and the energy is weak. It's surfable, but you'll be scratching for every little wave.
The next possibility is the afternoon of Monday, the 27th of July. The wind is light from the NW, 6 mph, and cross-offshore, keeping the surface clean. The swell is a bit better at 4ft, still from the north, with a period of 7 seconds. The energy is moderate. It's still not great, but it's the best we've got for a while.
After that, you're looking at a long dry spell. It's not until the afternoon of Saturday, the 1st of August, that we see a change. A light offshore wind from the SW, 3 mph, and the swell gets a little bigger. The wave height is 5ft from the NNE, with a period of 7 seconds. The energy is moderate. For a beach and point break, 5ft is getting into the realm of the experienced crew, and the short period will keep it a bit lumpy. Still, it's the cleanest option in a long time.
Then, the morning of Sunday, the 2nd of August, has a moderate offshore breeze from the WSW, 12 mph, and the swell drops back to 3ft. The energy is low. It's clean, but small.
The very last chance is the morning of Wednesday, the 5th of August. The wind is a moderate offshore from the SW, 12 mph, and the swell is 4ft from the east with a period of 6 seconds. The energy is barely there. It's clean, but it's a real small-wave day.
So, there's no true standout here. The best on offer is probably the afternoon of the 1st of August, with the 5ft swell and clean offshore wind, but it's not what I'd call a proper surf day. The other days are just tiny, weak waves that need perfect conditions. If you're keen, the mornings of the 23rd and the 27th of July are your best bets for a clean, small wave. But don't expect much.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 3 | NNE 4 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 53 | 34 | 35 | 186 | 233 | 94 | 84 | 82 | 66 | 35 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 69 | 152 | 20 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:53AM4.27m | 10:37PM3.81m | 10:49AM3.94m | 11:32PM3.63m | 11:53AM3.69m | 00:34AM3.53m | 1:04PM3.58m | 1:39AM3.54m | 2:12PM3.61m | 2:40AM3.66m | 3:11PM3.73m | 3:31AM3.87m | 4:01PM3.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:22PM0.95m | 4:36AM1.46m | 5:14PM1.31m | 5:36AM1.63m | 6:17PM1.57m | 6:49AM1.71m | 7:30PM1.67m | 8:05AM1.64m | 8:39PM1.61m | 9:08AM1.46m | 9:33PM1.45m | 9:58AM1.21m | 10:16PM1.25m | ||||||||
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 | 4:54 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | — | NNE 4 | N 10 | N 7 | N 5 |
| kJ | — | 34 | 35 | — | 233 | 94 | 84 | 82 | 66 | 35 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 107 | 20 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 |
| kJ | — | 6 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | — | SE 3 | NNW 3 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 2 | — | N 3 | NW 2 | NNW 6 | N 7 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 53 | — | — | 186 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 69 | 152 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 521 | 1120 | 245 | 70 | 476 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 508 | 508 | 508 | 415 | 509 | 606 | 387 | 723 | 386 | 508 | 0 | 674 |
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