Scarborough Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening at Scarborough.

First up, the water temp is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a mixed bag, but don’t let the early days fool you. Friday the 24th is a write-off – small, messy, and cross-onshore. You’re better off doing something else. Saturday the 25th isn’t much better, with tiny swell and rain. The wind is offshore, but the waves are barely there.

Now, Sunday the 26th starts to show a little pulse. The swell is still small at 2ft to 2ft, but it’s coming from the east with a long period of 14 to 15 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is moderate (217). The wind is light and clean, so it’s surfable, but nothing to write home about.

The real standout comes Monday morning, the 27th of July. The wind is glassy, dead calm, and the swell holds at 2ft from the east, with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy bumps up to 320 (moderate), and the conditions are described as “good surf.” This is your window. The break is a bit inconsistent, but when it’s this clean and the swell is lined up, it’s worth the paddle. The optimum swell direction is ENE, and we’re getting east, so close enough for a clean, fun wave.

Tuesday the 28th is also a gem. The swell jumps a little to 4ft, still east, period 14 seconds, and the energy is strong at 469. Glassy conditions again in the morning and afternoon. That’s a solid session for intermediate surfers, though the size is manageable for most. The crowds are sometimes a factor at Scarborough, so get there early.

Wednesday the 29th starts glassy again with 3ft east swell, but the afternoon gets cross-onshore, so morning is the call. After that, things drop off. Thursday the 30th through to the end of the first week is small and ordinary. The second week is mostly flat or tiny, with a few glassy moments but no real energy. The 8th of August shows a late pulse of 2ft, 19-second period swell from the SSE, with offshore wind, but the energy is moderate (202) and the waves are small. That’s a long-period groundswell, best for a point or reef, but at a beach break it might be a bit straight.

Honestly, if you’re chasing the best, Monday the 27th and Tuesday the 28th are the standout days. Clean, glassy, waist-to-chest high east swell with good period. After that, the forecast gets quiet for several days, and the second week is mostly a blank run with only tiny, weak pulses. That’s pretty normal for this area when the swell window shuts down.

Rusty.

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