Scarborough State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.39° N 71.47° W

Scarborough State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Scarborough State Beach sea temperature is
21.1° C
0.4° 

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 30 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, S swell with 272 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with SSE 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 (Jul 31) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 31st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 2PM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
1
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)
1.3
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
8
1
S
8
0.9
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
9
1.1
S
8
1
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
7
0.7
SSE
8
1.6
S
7
1.1
S
8
1
S
7
1
S
8
0.8
S
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
167
155
137
109
129
88
103
173
124
28
39
44
36
65
269
135
107
111
61
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
25
NNE
25
NNE
15
NNW
5
N
10
SW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
20
S
20
SSW
25
SSW
10
W
10
NW
20
W
20
SW
15
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
8:35PM1.09m
8:59AM0.94m
9:12PM1.08m
9:37AM0.98m
9:50PM1.06m
10:17AM1.02m
10:30PM1.02m
10:59AM1.05m
11:13PM0.98m
11:44AM1.07m
11:59PM0.94m
12:33PM1.09m
00:50AM0.90m
Low Tide
2:50AM0.05m
2:31PM0.07m
3:09AM0.02m
3:09PM0.05m
3:35AM-0.01m
3:48PM0.04m
4:07AM-0.03m
4:31PM0.04m
4:45AM-0.03m
5:16PM0.06m
5:27AM-0.02m
6:08PM0.09m
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5:37
5:39
5:39
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5:41
5:43
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8:06
8:05
8:04
8:02
8:01
8:00
8:00
 mm
6
6
2
9
2
Temp °C
21
19
21
19
22
23
21
24
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21
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24
Feels °C
22
18
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20
24
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21
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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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