Surf Forecasts:
Scarborough South Bay surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, ENE swell with 158 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with ENE 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 (Aug 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough South Bay in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough South Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our local stretch.
Right off the bat, we’re in for a bit of a flat spell. The first few days are a write-off with tiny, weak swell and unfavourable winds. Sunday the 2nd starts with a glassy 1ft north swell, but the energy is basically nothing (49) and the report says poor surf conditions – not worth paddling out for. That theme continues right through to the end of the following week.
Monday the 4th sees a slight bump – a 4ft ENE swell pushing the combined energy up to 183, but it’s still labelled as ordinary. The wind is light and cross-off though, so the surface is clean. It’s not terrible, but it’s not going to get the heart racing.
You’ll be waiting until Tuesday the 11th for the real deal. That morning, a 6ft north swell arrives with a combined energy of 320, a light offshore wind from the west, and the water is glassy clean. This is the standout – the best on offer by a long shot. The swell is running a bit short at 8 seconds, but the offshore wind and clean conditions at Scarborough South Bay will make for some playful, lined-up waves. It’s solid enough for intermediates and up. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The afternoon of the 11th holds up with a 5ft north swell but the wind swings to a fresh 19 mph offshore from the WSW, so it’ll be clean but a bit blown-out. The following morning, Wednesday the 12th, still has some waist-high leftovers (5ft) with light cross-off winds and clean conditions – a decent follow-up session.
Beyond that, the forecast drops off again. The 13th is windy and messy, and from the 14th onwards it’s back to scraps. There’s a run of at least three days from the 14th to the 16th with nothing worth chasing.
So, bottom line: if you’re keen, pencil in Tuesday the 11th morning – that’s your best shot. It’s still a week and a half away, so the long-range call is promising but not locked in. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | E 4 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 |
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 kJ | 23 | 21 | 11 | 22 | 95 | 127 | 158 | 99 | 46 | 27 | 42 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 32 | 58 | 80 | 92 | 69 | 48 | 40 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:05AM4.82m | 7:36PM4.36m | 7:39AM4.76m | 8:12PM4.30m | 8:16AM4.63m | 8:51PM4.18m | 8:59AM4.44m | 9:37PM4.02m | 9:51AM4.21m | 10:34PM3.85m | 10:58AM3.99m | 11:46PM3.74m | 12:21PM3.88m | 1:06AM3.78m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:38PM0.27m | 1:45AM0.80m | 2:14PM0.36m | 2:22AM0.90m | 2:52PM0.52m | 3:03AM1.05m | 3:35PM0.75m | 3:50AM1.22m | 4:27PM1.02m | 4:50AM1.38m | 5:35PM1.25m | 6:08AM1.46m | 6:59PM1.35m | ||||||||
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 | 5:13 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 26 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 |
| kJ | 23 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 24 | 127 | 158 | 99 | 46 | 27 | 42 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 32 | 58 | 80 | 92 | 69 | 48 | 40 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | SSE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 12 | 5 | — | — | — | 26 | 25 | 23 | 33 | 20 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | SE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 14 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 3 | E 4 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 22 | 95 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 367 | 407 | 391 | 395 | 399 | 106 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 105 | 158 | 576 | 163 | 158 | 0 | 379 | 0 | 0 | 392 | 42 |
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