Scarborough Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s take a look at what’s coming down the pipe for Scarborough Beach.

Well, it’s a bit of a slow burn this time around. We’re not talking about a flat spell, but the first few days are going to be messy. The swell is there, but the wind is just not playing ball. The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year at 63°, so you’ll notice that if you're out there without a good hood.

We kick off on Monday, the 31st of August. There’s a 5ft WSW groundswell with a very long 17-second period, and the wave energy is high (1618). The wind is offshore, which is a major positive, but the forecast calls it marginal due to tides. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so worth a look for a learner session if the tide is right, but the quality isn't really for the experienced surfer. Tuesday the 1st of September drops slightly with 5ft and 5ft, period still long at 16 and 15 seconds, but the wind goes cross-shore and the energy drops. Not a standout.

Things get a bit of a bump mid-week, but the wind stays tricky. Wednesday the 2nd has 6-7ft WSW swell, and Thursday the 3rd pushes up to 7ft, but it's mostly cross-on or onshore. The energy is building (up to 1847 on Thursday), but the poor surf flags mean it’s going to be choppy. Honestly, with that wind strength, this setup is looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Friday the 4th of September sees the swell jump to 8ft in the morning and a solid 10ft in the afternoon with a 16-second period and moderate energy (4136). The afternoon wind is light and offshore, but it still gets a marginal score. This is getting into the size where it’s only for experts, especially when the sets roll through. If you're a good surfer, the afternoon could offer some big, clean lines, but that rating is a warning.

Then the weekend is a write-off. Saturday the 5th of September is just ugly. Light rain and a 25 mph to 34 mph near gale, with a 13ft onshore mess. Don’t bother. Sunday the 6th calms down wind-wise but the swell holds at 10ft – it’s still marginal.

Now, here’s the standout: Tuesday the 8th of September. The morning is looking clean with a NE cross-offshore breeze and a 8ft WSW groundswell with a 16-second period. The energy is pumping (3587) and it’s calling for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. This is the one to circle on your calendar. It’s big enough to be fun for the crew who know what they're doing, and the offshore wind will make it glassy. Just be aware, with that long period, it might close out a bit at the beach, but with the right tide, there will be some good ones.

The following Friday, the 11th of September, also looks promising. A smaller 6ft groundswell but glassy conditions with an easterly wind. It’s still good for experienced surfers, but more manageable. A nice choice for a cleaner, less intimidating session.

After that, things get messy again. Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th of September are a mix of poor conditions or simply too big. The 13th shows an 12ft W swell with strong winds and the guidance says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. So, stick to the 8th of September, and maybe the 11th for a quieter day.

The second week has a few bright spots. Monday the 14th of September brings a solid 8ft WSW with a clean easterly offshore. And Tuesday the 15th of September has a 6ft WSW with a cross-offshore breeze, also looking clean. But as it's further out, take it with a grain of salt.

So, the call from me: Tuesday the 8th of September is your best bet for a proper session. Friday the 11th is the backup for a cleaner, smaller day.

Stay salty.
Rusty.

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