Surf Forecasts:
Scarborough Beach surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 19s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 18s period, WSW swell with 2,552 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scarborough Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Scarborough Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, crew. Rusty here, taking a look at what's coming our way. It's a bit of a mixed forecast, but there's some real standouts if you're willing to wait.
The water's about 65°, which is normal for the season.
We've got some swell on the way for Friday, August 28th. Scarborough Beach will see a 5-foot swell from the WSW with a 13-second period, but it's got a 15 mph cross-offshore wind. It's okay, but not great. The afternoon sees the wind drop a little, and the swell eases to 4 feet.
Saturday, August 29th, is where it picks up. The morning has a 3-foot swell with a 19-second period and offshore winds. It's clean. By the afternoon, the swell is 5 feet, still with that long 19-second period, and the energy is really pumping. This is a proper session.
Sunday, August 30th, is the one to circle. The morning is glassy with a light 3 mph breeze, and the swell is a solid 7 feet from the WSW with an 18-second period. The energy is huge. This is a big, powerful groundswell that will be breaking clean. It's too much for beginners, but for the experienced, it's a dream.
The middle of the week gets messy with onshore winds and choppy conditions.
Then, on Thursday, September 3rd, the morning is glassy again. A 6-foot swell with a 13-second period, no wind. The waves will be perfect. A real sneaky good day.
The following week starts with a storm on Friday, September 4th. Stay home.
But look at Tuesday, September 8th. A 5-foot swell with a 15-second period and clean, light winds. Excellent conditions.
Then, on Thursday, September 10th, the swell goes absolutely massive. 12 feet from the WSW with a 16-second period. The energy is off the charts. This is for experts only. It's a monster.
The next day, Friday, September 11th, the swell is still a massive 10 feet, but with offshore winds. Still only for the very experienced.
So, the best of the best: Sunday, August 30th for the big, clean groundswell, and Thursday, September 3rd for the glassy perfection. The huge stuff on September 10th and 11th is a long way off, so keep an eye on it.
That's the word from the beach.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 769 | 493 | 319 | 428 | 1511 | 1856 | 2383 | 2225 | 1697 | 2139 | 1863 | 1429 | 1193 | 1471 | 1230 | 965 | 837 | 1093 | 1303 | 1426 | 1490 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:20AM0.60m | 10:58PM0.37m | 9:49AM0.55m | 11:01PM0.42m | 10:16AM0.48m | 11:10PM0.48m | 10:39AM0.40m | 11:26PM0.53m | 10:42AM0.32m | 11:50PM0.58m | 9:42AM0.25m | 00:24AM0.61m | 1:18AM0.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:39PM0.15m | 3:22AM0.27m | 4:43PM0.18m | 4:20AM0.26m | 4:47PM0.21m | 5:18AM0.25m | 4:46PM0.23m | 6:24AM0.25m | 4:32PM0.23m | 8:03AM0.25m | 3:01PM0.21m | 1:55PM0.13m | |||||||||
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 | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 8 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | WSW 19 | WSW 17 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 |
| kJ | 769 | 493 | 319 | 197 | 1511 | 1856 | 2383 | 2225 | 1697 | 2139 | 1863 | 1429 | 1193 | 1471 | 1230 | 965 | 837 | 1093 | 1303 | 1426 | 1490 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 22 | WSW 20 | WSW 21 | WSW 19 | WSW 11 | WSW 22 | — | — | W 20 | — | — | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 38 | 180 | 428 | 128 | 154 | — | — | 282 | — | — | 50 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 55 | 34 | 15 | 13 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 154 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 158 | 76 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 157 | 11 | 406 | 1623 | 25 | 29 | 157 | 0 | 25 | 378 | 157 | 0 | 195 | 360 |
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