Scarborough South Bay Surf Forecast

/ North East England (54 surf breaks) /

UK (471 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (54.27° N 0.38° W)

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Scarborough South Bay surfForecast / North East England / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 BST

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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 14.2° C
(Which is 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough South Bay in the next 12 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 4PM.

Wave Type	Time (BST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	4AM (Tue 23rd Sep)	5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf	4AM (Wed 24th Sep)	10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful	1PM (Mon 22nd Sep)	7.5ft (2.3m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough South Bay over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat afternoon).										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sun morning, light winds from the WNW by Mon night).
		Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wed 24
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	!	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	N	N	N	N	N	NNE	N	N	NNE	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNE	N	N	N	NNE	NNE
Period(s) (?)	10	9	9	9	10	10	9	11	11	6	8	8	8	7	12	10	8	8	9	9	9
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	116	110	83	63	46	31	64	114	356	457	1194	1108	803	639	1170	540	475	761	1131	1382	950
Wind (km/h)	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SW	SW	NNE	N	NNE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NNE	NNE	NNW	NW	NNW	N	NNW	NNW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	off	off	off	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	on	on	on	cross- on	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- off	cross	cross	cross	cross
High Tide / height (m)	2:09AM 3.86		3:03PM 3.96	3:07AM 4.19		3:51PM 4.21	3:51AM 4.49		4:29PM 4.42		4:29AM 4.73	5:02PM 4.58		5:03AM 4.89	5:33PM 4.68		5:36AM 4.95	6:02PM 4.70		6:08AM 4.92	6:31PM 4.63
Low Tide / height (m)		8:48AM 0.98		9:14PM 1.34	9:41AM 0.64		9:59PM 1.07	10:23AM 0.36		10:36PM 0.84	10:59AM 0.17		11:10PM 0.66	11:31AM 0.09		11:42PM 0.54	12:02PM 0.12		12:12AM 0.50	12:32PM 0.24

		Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wed 24
Sunrise	-	6:37	-	-	6:39	-	-	6:41	-	-	6:43	-	-	6:45	-	-	6:47	-	-	6:48	-
Sunset	-	-	7:10	-	-	7:08	-	-	7:06	-	-	7:04	-	-	7:00	-	-	6:59	-	-	6:55

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	15	13	2	1	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	16	17	20	19	21	23	14	12	12	12	11	11	12	12	12	11	12	12	12	12	12
Feels °C (?)	12	11	16	15	19	21	13	8	6	5	2	3	4	4	5	6	6	5	6	7	7

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for North East England

Wind Update The wind is still cross-off at Scarborough South Bay (moderate winds from the SW at Fylingdales 21 km from Scarborough South Bay). A 0.9m swell from the N
1 hour 11 minutes ago Scarborough South Bay

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21 km away, 1 h 11 min ago

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14.2

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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 12 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.