Surf Forecasts:
Scarborough surf forecast from 26 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 27 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 1 Nov, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, NE swell with 135 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with ENE swell.
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 Tuesday (Oct 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 27th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 27th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 1st Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNE 5 | NE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 5 | ENE 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNE 4 | ESE 4 | SSE 17 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 13 | SE 6 | SE 6 | NE 4 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NNE 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 24 | 33 | 61 | 44 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 21 | 135 | 42 | 26 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | off | cross | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | on | on | on | cross | cross |
High Tide | 5:15PM2.33m | 5:42AM2.43m | 6:08PM2.36m | 6:37AM2.50m | 7:04PM2.37m | 7:34AM2.55m | 8:04PM2.36m | 8:31AM2.57m | 9:04PM2.36m | 9:26AM2.54m | 10:02PM2.35m | 10:23AM2.48m | 10:56PM2.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:08AM0.52m | 11:28PM0.47m | 11:59AM0.48m | 00:21AM0.44m | 12:53PM0.45m | 1:15AM0.41m | 1:50PM0.43m | 2:09AM0.39m | 2:49PM0.41m | 3:06AM0.38m | 3:47PM0.40m | 4:05AM0.37m | 4:44PM0.40m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:13 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | NE 8 | E 12 | NE 10 | SE 5 | SE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 8 | NNE 4 | SE 6 | E 3 | SSE 17 | SSE 10 | NNE 4 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SSE 10 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 44 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 33 | 42 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | E 12 | SE 12 | SE 4 | ENE 7 | S 12 | ENE 8 | SE 8 | E 14 | NE 5 | S 17 | SSE 17 | N 3 | SSE 16 | SSE 13 | SE 6 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 8 | SE 13 | S 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 28 | 1 | 26 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 13 | E 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | S 7 | SE 8 | NE 8 | S 17 | — | NE 6 | SE 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | E 14 | SE 11 | S 10 | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | — | 1 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | N 4 | NNE 5 | SW 3 | — | NNE 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | — | SSW 3 | SE 2 | WNW 3 | SSW 2 | — | NE 4 | NE 6 | N 3 | NNE 4 |
| kJ | 24 | 33 | 61 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 14 | 18 | 13 | 7 | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 21 | 135 | 5 | 26 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 161 | 161 | 2 | 23 | 31 | 23 | 31 | 38 | 89 | 33 | 31 | 23 | 32 | 23 | 23 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 133 | 89 |
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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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