Scarborough South Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.27° N 0.38° W

Scarborough South Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Scarborough South Bay sea temperature is
14.9° C
0.2° 

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 24 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NNW swell with 87 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with N 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s 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 16 days are 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 27th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 27th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 26th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let's have a look at this stretch of coast. To be honest, looking at Scarborough South Bay, we're in for a pretty flat and quiet run over the next couple of weeks. It's one of those periods where you might be better off finding something else to do for a while. The water temp is about what you'd expect for the time of year, nothing out of the ordinary.

The first few days are a write-off. Friday the 24th and Saturday the 25th are seeing nothing but tiny, weak scraps. The combined swell energy is down in the dumps, with readings of just 43 and 13 (weak energy) – there's just no power behind anything. The wind is clean, offshore at times, but with wave heights barely reaching 0.3ft to 0.7ft (0.3m to 0.7m), there's nothing to ride.

This poor run stretches right through the week. Sunday the 26th through to Thursday the 30th are all showing "poor surf conditions" with swell height of 0.2ft to 0.8ft (0.2m to 0.8m) and energy figures mostly below 100. There's a little tickle on Sunday morning with a 9-second period from the N and offshore wind, but at 0.5ft (0.5m), it's still not worth the paddle.

We get a slight lift on Friday the 31st into Saturday the 1st of August. The swell bumps up to about 1ft (1.1m) from the E on Friday afternoon, and the combined energy hits 107 (moderate). The wind is offshore and clean. It's "surfable but very ordinary" – think small, weak lines that might give you a fun little 2-foot ride if you're desperate. Saturday looks similar but smaller again.

Then it drops right back off. Sunday the 2nd through to Wednesday the 5th of August is back to the doldrums: 0.4ft to 0.7ft (0.4m to 0.7m), energy in the 30s and 60s, and conditions described as poor. Not worth getting wet for.

The best chance in this entire outlook is on Thursday the 6th of August. The morning shows a jump in energy to 153 (moderate) with a 1.0ft (1.0m) swell from the NNE under clean offshore wind. The afternoon builds further to 2ft (1.8m) from the NE, with the combined energy rating climbing to 228 (moderate). This is the standout, but it's still only being called "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." The swell period is short at 6 seconds, so it'll be a bit fat and weak. It's not going to be a classic, but it's the best we've got.

After that, it fades again through the 7th and 8th of August with nothing of note.

So, the highlight is Thursday the 6th of August. Aim for Scarborough South Bay. The swell will be around 2ft (1.8m) from the NE, but expect weak, short-period lines. Clean conditions with a NW cross-offshore breeze should keep it rideable. It's not going to be epic, but if you're itching for a paddle, that's your window. Everything else is a flat spell.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the W by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Direction
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NNE
6
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N
6
0.4
N
6
0.3
NNW
6
0.2
NNW
6
0.2
NNW
5
0.5
N
9
0.8
NNW
8
0.7
N
8
0.7
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.6
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8
0.4
N
7
0.4
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9
0.3
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8
0.3
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8
0.2
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8
0.2
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8
0.2
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10
0.3
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10
0.9
E
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
43
27
12
7
3
2
37
87
63
60
44
51
17
25
12
11
5
4
9
17
34
Wind (km/h)
0
SW
5
S
15
WSW
35
WSW
35
W
15
W
10
SW
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
15
W
10
WSW
15
SW
20
SW
10
WNW
10
W
10
WSW
10
NW
15
ENE
15
ESE
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:04PM3.58m
1:39AM3.54m
2:12PM3.61m
2:40AM3.66m
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
Low Tide
6:49AM1.71m
7:30PM1.67m
8:05AM1.64m
8:39PM1.61m
9:08AM1.46m
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
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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