Scarborough Beach surf break

Scarborough Beach surfForecast / WA – Perth City / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 AWST
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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
21.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 (Apr 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 (May 01) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AWST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 2nd May)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 1st May)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
3
1
0
0
1
1
4
1
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
3
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
13
2.3
SW
13
2.1
WSW
13
2.3
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.9
WSW
12
1
SW
11
0.9
SW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.7
W
18
0.7
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
994
915
700
833
680
1876
1475
1697
1077
828
777
435
278
239
250
249
290
304
269
308
360
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
20
SSW
5
SSE
25
SSW
25
SSW
35
SSW
25
S
30
S
15
SSE
15
S
25
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
25
S
15
E
15
E
20
S
10
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
25
E
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross
cross-off
off
off
off
High Tide
8:20AM0.55m
9:22PM0.32m
8:34AM0.60m
10:27PM0.29m
8:49AM0.64m
9:06AM0.67m
9:23AM0.69m
9:43AM0.69m
10:06AM0.68m
9:15PM0.15m
Low Tide
4:13PM0.20m
00:38AM0.28m
4:41PM0.16m
00:33AM0.28m
5:10PM0.13m
5:41PM0.12m
6:15PM0.12m
6:56PM0.13m
7:54PM0.14m
10:48PM0.14m
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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6:46
6:47
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:50
6:50
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5:40
5:39
5:38
5:38
5:37
5:37
5:36
1
Temp °C
19
19
19
18
19
18
13
15
14
15
17
17
18
20
18
19
21
19
19
22
19
20
17
18
14
14
11
6
7
9
10
11
13
15
16
13
16
19
15
15
19
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
WSW
14
1.6
WSW
13
1.4
WSW
13
1.5
WSW
14
1.4
WSW
13
1.3
WSW
13
2.1
WSW
13
2.3
SW
13
1.8
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.6
SW
13
1.2
SW
12
1
SW
12
0.9
WSW
12
1
SW
11
0.9
SW
13
0.9
WSW
13
0.8
WSW
12
0.9
SW
11
0.8
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
14
Energy kJ
994
915
700
833
680
586
1475
1697
1077
828
777
435
278
239
250
249
290
187
185
308
276
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
4
0.1
W
22
0.2
W
20
0.4
WSW
19
0.7
W
18
0.7
WSW
16
0.7
WSW
11
0.8
WSW
18
Energy kJ
11
9
30
122
304
269
107
360
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
22
0.3
S
3
0.3
WSW
21
0.5
WSW
20
0.6
SSW
5
Energy kJ
9
2
90
216
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
6
2.3
SW
13
1.1
S
5
0.7
SE
4
0.5
SE
3
0.5
SE
3
0.5
S
3
0.3
ESE
2
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
S
2
0.6
S
3
0.5
ESE
3
Energy kJ
87
1876
59
16
6
5
5
1
3
2
8
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
4
4
4
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
197
0
157
1883
1996
1996
157
0
32
157
0
0
76
0
0
157
0
0
0
157
Best forecast wave conditions in Perth City Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
8
6
5
6
7
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
5
4
5
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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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