Scarborough surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with 414 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Friday (Oct 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 15s period and expected on Friday (Oct 09) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough over the next 16 days.
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