Scarborough Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about Scarborough for the next couple of weeks. It’s looking like a tough grind, with a whole lot of flat, frustrating days before we even sniff anything rideable.

Right out of the gate, we’ve got a massive dry spell. From now until about the 11th of September, you can leave your board in the car. Swells are tiny, mostly under 2ft, with weak energy readings that barely break 60. The wind’s all over the shop – cross-off, cross, even some onshore junk – and it’s just poor conditions all around. Water temp is sitting at 51°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that won’t help your mood when you’re staring at flat, choppy water.

The first real chance to get wet comes around Tuesday the 8th of September. We’ll see a 4ft east swell with an 8-second period, and the energy jumps to a moderate 167. The wind goes offshore from the SW in the afternoon, cleaning it right up. It’s still very ordinary, and this break is inconsistent, but you might pick off a few waist-high ones. For the beginners out there, this is about as good as it gets – the size is manageable. Just be aware, crowds are possible.

After that, we slide back into a lull from the 9th through the 12th. There’s a glassy moment on the afternoon of the 11th with a long-period 19-second swell, but it’s only 0.7ft. Hard to get excited about that.

The real standout, and I say that loosely, is on the 18th of September. That Friday morning, we get a 4ft NE swell with a solid 9-second period, and the combined energy hits 264 – that’s a strong push for this spot. The wind goes glassy from the SE, so it’ll be clean. The swell direction is ENE, right where Scarborough likes it. This is your best shot at a proper session, though it’s right at the upper limit for beginners. A couple of days later, on the 19th, there’s another clean, smaller window with a 3ft ENE swell and offshore wind, but the energy drops off.

Bottom line: it’s a rough run. The first week is a bust. Your best bets are the 8th of September for a clean, smaller wave, or the morning of the 18th of September for the most size and power. The 18th is a long way off, so take it with a grain of salt, but it’s the best thing on the horizon.

Hang in there. The ocean will turn around eventually.

Rusty.

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