Scarborough Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about Scarborough for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a flat spell. There’s no real surf on the cards until Sunday the 16th of August, and even then it’s small and weak. Most of the run is going to be a write-off, with a lot of days where you’re better off staying on the beach.

The water temp is 50°F, which is about 1°F warmer than average for this time of year. Nothing unusual there.

The first time you might even think about paddling out is Sunday morning the 16th. We’ve got a 2ft swell from the southeast at 8 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (105), so it’s weak. The wind is a light offshore from the southwest, keeping it clean. It’s surfable, but just barely. This is for the absolute beginner, and even then, don’t get your hopes up.

Monday the 17th is the best you’re going to get. The morning has a 2ft easterly swell with a 10-second period, giving it a little more shape. The wind is a light cross-offshore, so it’s clean. The energy is moderate (122). The real standout is Monday afternoon – glassy conditions with a 2ft easterly swell (112). That’s the pick of the bunch. It’s clean, small, and perfect for a longboard or a learner. Best on offer, but no power.

The rest of the first week is a mix of small, weak swells and offshore winds, which is nice, but the swell just isn’t there. Wednesday the 19th has a long-period 16-second swell from the south-southeast, but it’s only 2ft (198). That long period means it’ll be clean, but it’s so small it’s barely breaking. Same for the glassy morning on Thursday the 20th – 2ft, 11 seconds, weak energy (67). Not enough.

From Friday the 21st of August right through to the 30th, the surf is almost gone. We’re talking tiny 0.3ft to 2ft swells, with very weak energy (most readings under 50). The winds are a mixed bag – some offshore, some onshore, some glassy – but it doesn’t matter because there’s nothing to push. The 29th of August has a 2ft easterly swell with a 7-second period (72), but it’s short-period and weak. The 30th is similar, with a 2ft swell from the east-northeast (52). All very ordinary.

So, the honest truth? There’s no standout session here. The Monday afternoon of the 17th of August is the pick of the bunch – glassy, clean, small, and rideable on the right board. For the rest of the 16 days, you’re better off doing something else. The forecast can change, and it’s a consistent spot, so don’t write it off completely, but as it stands, this is a flat spell for Scarborough.

Rusty.

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