Scarborough State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.39° N 71.47° W

Scarborough State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Scarborough State Beach sea temperature is
20.2° C
1.6° 

Scarborough State Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Scarborough State Beach surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with 1,178 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scarborough State Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Scarborough State Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough State Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Tue 4th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 4th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Mon 3rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough State Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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S
7
0.5
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1.3
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5
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7
2.5
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8
1.9
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9
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8
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7
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0.4
SSE
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1.4
SSW
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1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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23
94
675
970
529
228
107
57
68
173
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160
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257
141
113
85
22
135
234
Wind (km/h)
20
S
15
S
25
S
35
SSW
20
SW
15
NW
5
NNW
20
SSW
10
SW
10
S
20
SSW
25
SSW
25
SW
25
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WSW
20
SW
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20
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:59AM1.05m
11:13PM0.98m
11:44AM1.07m
11:59PM0.94m
12:33PM1.09m
00:50AM0.90m
1:27PM1.09m
1:46AM0.86m
2:27PM1.10m
2:50AM0.85m
3:32PM1.12m
3:59AM0.86m
4:39PM1.15m
Low Tide
4:31PM0.04m
4:45AM-0.03m
5:16PM0.06m
5:27AM-0.02m
6:08PM0.09m
6:15AM-0.00m
7:06PM0.13m
7:10AM0.03m
8:19PM0.16m
8:15AM0.05m
9:49PM0.16m
9:29AM0.06m
11:12PM0.12m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Scarborough State Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Scarborough State Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Scarborough State Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scarborough State Beach 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 State Beach) 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 State Beach 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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