
Surf Forecasts:
Scarborough State Beach surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, SE swell with 122 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period with E 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 Saturday (Oct 24) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sat 24th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 24th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 27th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough State Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
45 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 85 | 113 | 80 | 38 | 35 | 8 | 8 | 29 | 119 | 122 | 85 | 90 | 47 | 33 | 23 | 14 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:24PM0.97m | 6:45AM1.18m | 7:07PM1.00m | 7:27AM1.25m | 7:50PM1.03m | 8:10AM1.30m | 8:34PM1.04m | 8:55AM1.31m | 9:20PM1.03m | 9:44AM1.29m | 10:11PM1.00m | 10:37AM1.24m | 11:07PM0.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:10PM0.04m | 11:58PM0.00m | 12:51PM-0.03m | 00:38AM-0.05m | 1:33PM-0.08m | 1:21AM-0.10m | 2:16PM-0.10m | 2:06AM-0.12m | 3:01PM-0.10m | 2:53AM-0.11m | 3:48PM-0.08m | 3:42AM-0.08m | 4:38PM-0.03m | 4:34AM-0.02m | |||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 9 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 |
38 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 85 | 113 | 80 | 38 | 35 | 8 | 8 | 29 | 119 | 122 | 85 | 90 | 47 | 33 | 23 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | — | ENE 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SE 11 | S 14 | SW 3 | — | — | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 |
23 | — | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | SW 3 | — | NE 4 | ENE 5 | E 4 | E 5 | — | — | — | SW 3 | SW 3 |
45 | 15 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | 12 | 23 | 12 | 27 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 | 48 | 107 | 72 | 82 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 611 | 137 | 400 | 615 | 242 |
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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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