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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 Tuesday (Jul 30) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 31) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 02) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 30th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 31st Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 31st Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough over the next 12 days.
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 7 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 31 | 101 | 480 | 979 | 823 | 705 | 653 | 1958 | 400 | 318 | 169 | 136 | 84 | 80 | 71 | 54 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 179 | 107 | 45 | 27 | 33 | 25 | 58 | 43 | 331 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | glass | glass | off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:17AM 2.37 | 9:48PM 2.37 | 10:13AM 2.37 | 10:45PM 2.33 | 11:10AM 2.36 | 11:39PM 2.28 | 12:07PM 2.36 | 12:33AM 2.25 | 1:01PM 2.36 | 1:27AM 2.23 | 1:53PM 2.37 | 2:20AM 2.22 | 2:44PM 2.36 | 3:11AM 2.22 | 3:33PM 2.34 | 3:59AM 2.21 | 4:22PM 2.31 | 4:45AM 2.18 | 5:09PM 2.27 | 5:32AM 2.14 | 5:54PM 2.22 | 6:21AM 2.09 | 6:38PM 2.17 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:23PM 0.34 | 3:59AM 0.36 | 4:24PM 0.45 | 4:57AM 0.41 | 5:27PM 0.54 | 5:52AM 0.45 | 6:28PM 0.58 | 6:44AM 0.49 | 7:25PM 0.59 | 7:33AM 0.52 | 8:15PM 0.57 | 8:24AM 0.53 | 9:03PM 0.55 | 9:16AM 0.52 | 9:51PM 0.54 | 10:09AM 0.50 | 10:40PM 0.54 | 10:58AM 0.48 | 11:29PM 0.54 | 11:44AM 0.48 | 12:16AM 0.54 | 12:27PM 0.51 | 12:59AM 0.56 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:47 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:35 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 6 | - | - | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Thu 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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