Scarborough Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Alright, so for the next couple of weeks, we’re looking at a pretty mixed bag. There’s some solid groundswell on the way, but the wind’s gonna be the main character in this story. The water’s sitting at 64° here, about 2° cooler than usual for this time of year, so it’s not a full-on cold snap but you’ll feel it. The standout session without a doubt is Monday morning, September 14th. Clean 7ft WSW swell, period at 14 seconds, with that light easterly offshore wind making things glassy. The combined energy is pumped up at 2174, so there’s plenty of push. This is proper groundswell, so the waves will have some shape, but watch for those longer waits between sets. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so if you’re new, this is the cleanest you’ll get it.

Tuesday, September 15th, still looks good. Morning has a 7ft swell with a moderate 25 km/h offshore easterly, keeping things tidy. The afternoon is a touch better for experienced surfers: 6ft, still offshore, clean lines, energy at 1435. Not quite the peak of Monday but definitely worth a paddle.

Wednesday the 16th sees the swell drop to 4ft in the morning, still clean, but the real treat is the afternoon: glassy conditions with a flat calm wind and a 4ft swell. Energy is down to 434, so it’s mellow, but it’s beautiful for a longboard or a sunset cruise.

Now, here comes the rough patch. From Thursday the 17th through to the start of the following week, we get hammered by cross-onshore winds. Thursday and Friday are a write-off – poor surf, choppy, messy. Saturday the 19th actually has the biggest swell of the run at 8ft, but it’s coming with a strong cross-onshore wind, so it’ll be a washing machine. That’s more of a kite-surfing setup than paddle surfing, honestly.

We get a bit of a break on Sunday the 20th. Morning brings a clean 6ft with a cross-off breeze, and the afternoon gets even better with light winds and a 6ft swell. Energy is moderate at 787, but the conditions are solid for a relaxed session.

The following week, from Monday the 21st onward, is patchy. A few clean windows, but mostly cross-winds and chop. The best of the second week looks like Wednesday morning, September 23rd. Clean, 6ft of groundswell with period at 15 seconds, light cross-off breeze, and the energy is a healthy 1284. That’s the kind of set-up where the swell has some punch and the line-up isn’t blown out. Thursday morning the 24th is also clean with a similar 6ft swell, but the afternoon brings rain showers and a fresh cross-wind that messes it up.

After that, from Friday the 25th right through to the end of the 16 days, it’s a slow fade. Swell drops below 5ft, the wind stays messy or cross-off, and the energy drops off to below 1000. It’s not completely flat, but you’ll have to pick your moment. The last few days are mostly clean but weak, with swells around 4-3ft. Not much to get excited about.

So, if you’re planning, hit Monday the 14th for the best waves of the whole window. The second-best bet is Wednesday the 23rd for a clean, punchy session. Everything else is picking through the leftovers.

Stay stoked.
Rusty

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