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Scarborough surfForecast / Canterbury / New Zealand
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 21 Mar 2026 NZDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Scarborough surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Scarborough sea temperature is
16.8° C
(Which is 3.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scarborough this week:
The surf forecast for Scarborough over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 22nd Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NE by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 291 | 225 | 127 | 125 | 94 | 88 | 64 | 33 | 21 | 43 | 48 | 37 | 52 | 36 | 27 | 175 | 454 | 624 | 508 | 528 | 354 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | glass | off | off | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:26PM 2.41 | 7:50AM 2.38 | 8:22PM 2.46 | 8:50AM 2.35 | 9:18PM 2.49 | 9:50AM 2.33 | 10:14PM 2.48 | 10:48AM 2.31 | 11:11PM 2.45 | 11:44AM 2.29 | 12:08AM 2.40 | 12:37PM 2.27 | 1:04AM 2.35 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:11PM 0.39 | 1:35AM 0.39 | 2:03PM 0.39 | 2:31AM 0.42 | 2:57PM 0.41 | 3:31AM 0.46 | 3:54PM 0.43 | 4:32AM 0.49 | 4:54PM 0.44 | 5:33AM 0.49 | 5:52PM 0.44 | 6:31AM 0.47 | 6:47PM 0.43 | ||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:31 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:29 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 11 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 21 |
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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 16 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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