Scarborough State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.39° N 71.47° W

Issued: 1 am 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Scarborough State Beach sea temperature is
17.4° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, SSW swell with 588 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period with SSW 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 Friday (Jun 19) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough State Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 19th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Fri 19th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 18th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
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
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
6
2
S
7
2
SSW
8
1.4
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
8
1.4
SSW
8
1.2
SW
8
0.1
SE
13
1.1
SSW
7
0.5
S
8
0.1
SE
12
0.6
SSW
5
0.5
S
6
1.8
S
6
1.2
S
7
1
S
7
0.9
S
7
0.9
S
6
0.5
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.6
S
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
139
356
437
193
336
244
164
6
111
28
6
19
19
252
142
99
74
67
26
26
33
Wind (km/h)
30
S
35
SW
25
WNW
25
WSW
30
SW
20
W
25
W
20
W
20
WNW
20
WSW
15
SW
5
NNW
10
SW
35
SSE
15
NNW
5
NNW
20
SSW
15
N
5
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:12AM1.07m
11:33PM1.17m
12:09PM1.07m
00:27AM1.08m
1:06PM1.06m
1:22AM0.99m
2:02PM1.05m
2:17AM0.91m
2:56PM1.04m
3:13AM0.85m
3:51PM1.04m
4:10AM0.81m
4:43PM1.03m
Low Tide
5:08PM0.02m
5:55AM-0.03m
6:15PM0.09m
6:49AM0.02m
7:28PM0.14m
7:46AM0.07m
8:41PM0.17m
8:44AM0.11m
9:47PM0.19m
9:39AM0.14m
10:45PM0.18m
10:29AM0.16m
11:37PM0.17m
cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
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5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:13
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8:21
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
 mm
2
39
20
Temp °C
20
22
24
21
23
22
22
24
23
21
21
22
19
18
20
20
22
21
22
23
21
Feels °C
16
17
20
17
19
19
18
20
20
17
18
21
18
13
16
21
20
20
22
21
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
14
2
SSW
8
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
1.4
SSW
8
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
1.1
SSW
7
0.5
S
8
0.1
SE
12
0.6
SSW
5
0.5
S
6
1.4
SSE
6
1.2
S
7
1
S
7
0.9
S
7
0.9
S
6
0.5
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.6
S
7
Energy kJ
8
8
437
7
7
244
7
6
111
28
6
19
19
150
142
99
74
67
26
26
33
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
14
0.1
E
8
0.1
SE
14
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
13
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.3
SSW
7
0.4
SW
5
0.1
SE
11
0.1
S
11
0.5
SE
7
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
6
Energy kJ
8
1
8
7
7
6
6
9
7
5
2
25
16
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
S
9
Energy kJ
4
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
S
6
2
S
7
1.4
SW
7
1.4
SSW
7
1.6
SSW
8
1.2
SW
8
1.5
SSW
6
0.4
NW
3
0.7
SSW
6
1.1
SSW
4
0.4
ENE
3
1.8
S
6
0.5
N
3
0.2
SSE
2
Energy kJ
139
356
217
193
336
164
138
2
32
44
3
252
6
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
647
423
0
0
239
0
0
250
0
82
262
48
72
198
0
0
25
4
72
744
611
Best forecast wave conditions in Rhode Island
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
4
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
3
1
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
6
7
4
9
5
9
4
7
7
5
6
5
6
5
7
9
8
6
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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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