Scarborough Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s coming our way for Scarborough over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things are shaping up nicely. The first few days are small and clean, but nothing to get overly excited about. Then, hold onto your board, because the second week is looking like the real deal.

It kicks off on Monday, 27th July. The morning sees a small 3ft easterly swell with a nice 13-second period, but the wind is a bit of a cross-off. The combined energy is moderate (231). The afternoon cleans right up, going glassy with the same 3ft easterly groundswell (219). It’s surfable, but ordinary – a good one for a beginner like me to get the arms moving.

Tuesday, 28th July is where we start to see some life. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the east, still with that lovely 13-second period, and the wind goes glassy all day. The energy jumps to 411 and 417. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions,” and I’d agree. That’s a clean, fun morning session for sure.

Wednesday, 29th July stays clean in the morning with 3ft of east swell (309 energy), glassy winds. The afternoon gets a bit of a cross-off wind, but still clean. Nothing to write home about size-wise, but a nice, easy paddle.

Now, Thursday through Saturday are a write-off. We’ve got small, weak swell (1ft to 2ft), messy onshore winds, and the energy drops right off. Saturday morning, 1st August, has a brief window of offshore wind with a 2ft swell from the ESE, but it’s very ordinary. Best to wax the board and wait.

The Standout. Sunday, 2nd August. This is the one. Overnight, a solid 6ft SSE swell starts rolling in with a 14-second period. The combined energy jumps to 1133 – that’s strong, powerful water moving. The wind is offshore from the WSW, keeping it clean. The surf is going to be very good, maybe even excellent. This is a proper groundswell with real punch. The only thing to watch is that it’s over 5ft, so it’s slipping out of beginner territory, but for the rest of us, it’s a ripper. The afternoon stays just as good with 6ft and a gentle offshore.

Monday, 3rd August and Tuesday, 4th August are both solid follow-up days. The swell drops to 4ft from the SE, but with glassy conditions and moderate energy (379, 354). The wave quality is good, and the winds are near-perfect.

After that, the second week gets a bit mixed. The 7th of August sees a return of offshore wind and a 4ft ESE swell, but the period is a much shorter 8 seconds, so it’s going to be a bit bumpy and less powerful. Still, clean.

The final standout is Monday, 10th August. The morning delivers a clean 6ft easterly swell with a 10-second period, and a glassy, calm wind. The energy is very strong (715). The forecast is for “very good surf conditions.” This is a solid, clean wave. The afternoon gets wrecked by a strong cross-onshore wind, so make sure you’re out there early.

So, for the best waves, clear your calendar for Sunday, 2nd August, and the early session on Monday, 10th August. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so a spring suit will be fine.

Stay stoked.

Rusty

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