Scarborough South Bay Surf Break

Scarborough South Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 54.27° N 0.38° W

Issued: 12 pm 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Scarborough South Bay sea temperature is
12.0° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, NNE swell with 217 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 14 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Sunday (Jun 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. 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 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 14th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 14th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 16th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Fri afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat morning, calm by Sun night).

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.2
N
4
0.3
NNW
5
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.3
NNW
6
0.3
NNW
5
0.5
NNW
6
0.4
NNW
6
0.1
N
9
0.5
N
6
0.9
N
8
0.7
N
6
0.5
N
6
1
NNE
7
1.2
NNE
9
1
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
2
1
5
4
4
3
8
5
21
15
2
20
104
40
16
101
217
125
87
94
Wind (km/h)
20
W
15
WNW
15
WSW
15
SW
20
S
20
WSW
25
W
35
W
15
W
25
W
30
W
20
WNW
15
NNW
15
NNE
5
N
10
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SW
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
off
High Tide
12:14PM3.99m
1:11AM3.93m
1:17PM4.14m
2:06AM4.16m
2:17PM4.36m
2:57AM4.38m
3:14PM4.59m
3:47AM4.60m
4:09PM4.79m
4:35AM4.77m
5:04PM4.91m
5:24AM4.90m
5:57PM4.91m
Low Tide
6:52PM0.95m
7:20AM1.45m
7:53PM0.80m
8:22AM1.18m
8:52PM0.62m
9:19AM0.85m
9:48PM0.47m
10:13AM0.52m
10:40PM0.37m
11:04AM0.23m
11:30PM0.34m
11:55AM0.03m
00:19AM0.40m
light rain
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part cloud
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clear
clear
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part cloud
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clear
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light rain
rain showers
clear
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4:28
4:28
4:26
4:26
4:26
4:26
4:26
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9:32
9:34
9:35
9:35
9:36
9:37
9:37
 mm
1
3
1
2
Temp °C
13
14
12
12
12
14
18
18
15
16
17
16
13
13
12
13
14
14
15
17
15
Feels °C
10
11
9
8
8
11
13
11
11
9
11
12
9
9
10
9
10
11
12
17
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
4
0.2
NNW
4
0.2
N
4
0.3
NNW
5
0.2
NNW
5
0.3
SE
5
0.2
N
7
0.3
NNW
6
0.3
NNW
5
0.5
NNW
6
0.4
NNW
6
0.1
N
9
0.5
N
6
0.9
N
8
0.7
N
6
0.5
N
6
1
NNE
7
1.2
NNE
9
1
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
Energy kJ
2
2
1
5
3
4
3
8
5
21
15
2
20
104
40
16
101
217
125
87
94
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.1
NW
5
0.2
N
6
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.2
N
9
0.3
NNE
7
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SE
5
0.4
ESE
5
Energy kJ
1
2
1
4
4
4
1
3
2
2
2
7
10
4
5
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
5
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
3
0.3
WSW
2
0.4
NW
4
0.5
W
3
0.3
W
2
0.5
W
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
NW
5
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SE
4
Energy kJ
4
1
4
5
1
5
3
10
2
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
508
661
401
409
415
415
316
403
316
409
424
358
366
366
391
42
51
4
249
28
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
5
6
6
8
7
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
8
5
4
4
9
9
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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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