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Scarborough surf Forecast / Canterbury / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scarborough this week:
The surf forecast for Scarborough over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 09) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough in the next 12 days are 0.9m 20s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 11) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 19s period and expected on Friday (May 10) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 9th May) | 1ft (0.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 10th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sat 11th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
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| Energy (?) | 24 | 8 | 64 | 49 | 21 | 30 | 31 | 24 | 596 | 178 | 108 | 106 | 66 | 35 | 44 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 57 | 106 | 51 | 164 | 84 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 23 | 5 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 53 | 116 | 56 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | glass | off | off | off | glass | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:34PM 2.51 | 5:03AM 2.40 | 5:32PM 2.56 | 6:00AM 2.37 | 6:28PM 2.57 | 6:56AM 2.35 | 7:20PM 2.53 | 7:52AM 2.32 | 8:11PM 2.46 | 8:44AM 2.28 | 9:01PM 2.35 | 9:35AM 2.22 | 9:53PM 2.24 | 10:23AM 2.15 | 10:46PM 2.16 | 11:12AM 2.08 | 11:38PM 2.10 | 12:02PM 2.03 | 12:27AM 2.07 | 12:52PM 2.02 | 1:13AM 2.06 | 1:40PM 2.05 | 1:59AM 2.06 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:17AM 0.33 | 10:53PM 0.38 | 11:13AM 0.36 | 11:50PM 0.40 | 12:08PM 0.40 | 12:46AM 0.44 | 1:01PM 0.45 | 1:40AM 0.47 | 1:53PM 0.50 | 2:32AM 0.52 | 2:46PM 0.56 | 3:23AM 0.57 | 3:37PM 0.61 | 4:14AM 0.62 | 4:28PM 0.66 | 5:06AM 0.66 | 5:17PM 0.71 | 5:57AM 0.69 | 6:07PM 0.75 | 6:43AM 0.70 | 6:59PM 0.78 | 7:25AM 0.71 | 7:52PM 0.79 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:21 | - | - | 5:19 | - | - | 5:17 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:08 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 4 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the NNW by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Scarborough Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Scarborough provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Scarborough can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scarborough 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) 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 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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