Surf Forecasts:
Scarborough South Bay surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NNE swell with 150 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 1.3m 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 Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough South Bay over the next 16 days.
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Alright folks, let’s talk surf in your local zone for the next 16 days. This is Rusty, and I’ll give you the honest story.
First up, we’ve got a rough start. From Tuesday, July 7th, all the way to Sunday, July 19th, it’s almost two weeks of nothing. Swell heights are tiny—most under 1.0ft—and wave energy is weak (combined energy numbers between 4 and 163). Winds are mostly cross-onshore or choppy, with a few glassy moments like Thursday morning, July 9th, but the swell is too small to bother. The water temperature is about normal for this time of year, nothing unusual. Crowds at Scarborough South Bay (beach and point setup) can be heavy, but with surf like this, you’ll have it to yourself.
Things get interesting on Monday, July 20th. That morning, swell picks up to 4ft from the NNE with a 8-second period, and combined energy hits 176—moderate. The wind is cross-offshore from the NW, keeping it clean. It’s not a standout, but it’s surfable—the first real option after the dry spell.
The real standout is Tuesday afternoon, July 21st. Offshore wind from the WSW at 6 mph, with 3ft of swell from the NNE, period at 8 seconds, and energy at 115. Conditions are clean and glassy. This is your best bet—small but clean waves for a patient session.
Wednesday morning, July 22nd, offers another clean, offshore session with 2ft swell, but energy fades (59). Nothing else to write home about.
Best overall window: Tuesday afternoon, July 21st. Clean, small, and rideable. Monday morning, July 20th, is your second option. Crowds might be light given the recent flat spell.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue morning, calm by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | NNW 6 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 6 | N 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
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 kJ | 2 | 21 | 14 | 10 | 64 | 39 | 23 | 13 | 31 | 39 | 39 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 32 | 57 | 105 | 150 | 120 | 85 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 4:02PM4.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:02AM0.58m | 10:30PM0.62m | ||||||||
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 | 4:35 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 10 | NNW 4 | N 5 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 6 | N 5 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 64 | 39 | 23 | 13 | 31 | 39 | 39 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 10 | N 6 | N 8 | — | — | N 12 | N 11 | NNE 6 | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | NNE 8 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 8 | 6 | 10 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 7 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 9 | N 10 | — | — | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 14 | 8 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | E 3 | E 3 | E 3 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 17 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 32 | 57 | 105 | 150 | 120 | 85 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 359 | 359 | 415 | 401 | 379 | 366 | 366 | 209 | 33 | 392 | 435 | 407 | 471 | 367 | 367 | 422 | 461 | 103 | 530 | 525 | 335 |
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