Surf Forecasts:
Scarborough Beach surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 19s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 19s period, WSW swell with 3,465 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. We’re looking at the next 16 days for Scarborough Beach. The water’s sitting at 62°, which is about 4° colder than usual for this time of year, so don’t forget the thick wetsuit and booties.
The first few days are a bit slow. Thursday morning, July 30th, has a small 3ft swell from the SW (13 sec period), but the wind is a cross-shore N at 9 mph, and the combined energy is moderate at 569. It’s just not doing much. Friday and Saturday morning see the swell build to 5ft, then 8ft from the WSW, but the wind is messy with a cross-chop, so it’s not looking clean. The wave energy gets up there (2305 on Saturday morning), but it’s not worth the drive.
The real highlight is Sunday afternoon, August 2nd. The swell drops slightly to 6ft from the WSW, but the wind shifts to a clean offshore from the ENE at 6 mph. The combined energy is still a solid 1224, and the wave comment is “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers”. This is your window. The 13-second period has some push, and with that offshore breeze, it’s going to be glassy. The crowds are “sometimes” here, so you might have a few others out, but it’ll be worth it.
The next big standout is Tuesday morning, August 4th. The swell is 8ft from the WSW, but the period jumps to a very long 18 seconds. This is a serious groundswell. The wind is glassy (SSW at 3 mph), and the combined energy is a massive 3361. “Excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” again. This is for the crew who know what they’re doing; 8ft with that kind of period is a lot of water moving. The beaches might get a bit straight, but if you can find a bank or a sandbar, it’ll be a session to remember.
There’s a rough patch from Friday, August 7th, through Saturday, August 8th, with a big storm swell pushing 12ft to 13ft, but the wind is howling onshore at 22-28 mph. The wave energy is off the charts (5923 on Saturday morning), but it’s a complete mess. This is kite-surfing territory, not paddling. Then it cleans up nicely on Sunday, August 9th, with a 8ft WSW swell, a 15-second period, and a light cross-offshore SSE wind. The wave energy is 3201, and it’s “excellent for experienced surfers”. That’s a solid day.
Looking further out, the real gem is on Friday morning, August 14th. The swell is 7ft from the WSW with a 16-second period, the wind is dead calm from the NW at 0 mph, and it’s glassy. The combined energy is 2568. This is the kind of forecast that gets you out of bed before dawn. Absolute perfection for a point break, though it’ll be a bit of a paddle out with the long sets. The following afternoon is still good, with a 8ft swell and a gentle cross-shore, but that morning is the one you want to lock in.
So, to sum it up: the best of the best are Sunday afternoon, August 2nd, Tuesday morning, August 4th, and Friday morning, August 14th. The 14th is the standout for me, with that glassy, calm morning. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Thu night, fresh winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 249 | 402 | 491 | 1108 | 1756 | 2786 | 2305 | 2148 | 2178 | 1490 | 1224 | 936 | 788 | 837 | 975 | 3361 | 2833 | 2612 | 2961 | 3142 | 2576 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:29AM0.67m | 9:54AM0.64m | 00:59AM0.32m | 10:16AM0.59m | 00:59AM0.36m | 10:35AM0.53m | 1:08AM0.41m | 10:48AM0.45m | 1:28AM0.46m | 10:41AM0.37m | 2:02AM0.52m | 2:57AM0.57m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:45PM0.10m | 5:50PM0.12m | 3:25AM0.30m | 5:57PM0.14m | 4:36AM0.31m | 6:05PM0.17m | 5:47AM0.32m | 6:10PM0.19m | 7:12AM0.33m | 6:06PM0.21m | 5:15PM0.21m | ||||||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 11 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | 249 | 402 | 413 | 1108 | 1756 | 1968 | 2305 | 2148 | 2178 | 1490 | 1224 | 936 | 788 | 837 | 975 | 3361 | 2833 | 2612 | 2961 | 3142 | 2576 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 16 | WSW 20 | WSW 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 24 | WSW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 223 | 336 | 491 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 607 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 91 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | WNW 3 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | — | — | 8 | 2786 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 26 | 0 | 11 | 378 | 292 | 157 | 157 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 360 | 157 | 11 | 230 | 0 |
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