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Scarborough Beach Surf Forecast
/ WA – Perth City (29 breaks) / Western Australia (159 breaks) /
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Scarborough Beach surfForecast / WA – Perth City / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Wednesday 25 Mar 2026 AWSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Scarborough Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Scarborough Beach sea temperature is
24.0° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 (Mar 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 26th Mar) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 1st Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 31st Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 120mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu night, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wed 01 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 509 | 351 | 290 | 196 | 144 | 93 | 61 | 55 | 81 | 159 | 180 | 121 | 163 | 138 | 103 | 138 | 1030 | 1388 | 822 | 410 | 296 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:27PM 0.60 | 5:27PM 0.58 | 6:42PM 0.57 | 7:39PM 0.54 | 9:43AM 0.38 | 8:28PM 0.50 | 9:26AM 0.43 | 9:12PM 0.46 | 9:29AM 0.49 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:06AM 0.03 | 2:40AM 0.03 | 3:08AM 0.06 | 3:29AM 0.10 | 3:39AM 0.16 | 2:29PM 0.32 | 3:34AM 0.21 | 3:16PM 0.27 | 3:11AM 0.25 | 3:57PM 0.23 | ||||||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wed 01 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:21 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 37 | 39 | 18 | 14 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 14 | 24 | 25 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | |
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Information about the Scarborough Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Scarborough Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Scarborough Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scarborough Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Scarborough Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Scarborough Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Perth City Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Scarborough Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Perth City Coast, consider staying in Perth which is 10 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Perth City Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Fremantle which is 18 km (11 miles) away, Canning Vale, Gosnells and Kwinana.
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