Surf Forecasts:
Scarborough Beach surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 16s period, WSW swell with 5,155 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 3.5m and 12s. 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down what’s coming. The first few days are a total washout, but things start to turn around mid-week.
The first surf worth getting wet for is on Tuesday, 11 August, but it’s still a bit average. Scarborough Beach will have a solid 10-foot swell from the WSW, with a long 16-second period, so it’s a proper groundswell. The wind is a light cross-shore, so it’s not completely blown out, but it’s not clean either. The wave energy is strong, with a combined energy of 4674. The water is about 63°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. It’s a marginal call, but for a beginner break, it’s worth a look if you’re keen. The swell drops a bit on Wednesday, but it’s still cross-shore, not great.
Now, Thursday, 13 August, is where it gets interesting. Thursday morning is the standout. The swell is 6 feet from the WSW, with a 16-second period, and the wind is glassy. That’s a major positive – it’ll be clean. The wave energy is moderate to strong at 1650. This is the best on offer early on, and it’s for experienced surfers as the size is manageable but the long period will make it powerful. The break is exposed and the swell direction is right for the W optimum, so it’s a solid pick.
The weekend looks good too. Friday, 14 August, has clean conditions with a light cross-off wind and a 6-foot swell from the WSW, 15-second period. The combined energy is 1721, so consistent. Saturday morning, 15 August, is glassy again with a 6-foot swell – that’s a beautiful window for a paddle. Crowds are a possibility at Scarborough, so get there early.
The following week has some big, messy swell that’s only for the crew on big boards or kites. Monday, 17 August, turns ugly with strong cross-onshore winds and 10-foot swell. Not for the faint-hearted. Tuesday, 18 August, has a huge 12-foot swell from the WSW with offshore wind in the morning, but the wave energy is massive at 4546. That’s too big for this break, so it’s only for experts. Wednesday, 19 August, is back to cleaner conditions with glassy wind in the afternoon and a 6-foot swell.
The long-range stuff gets a bit wild. Saturday, 22 August, has an 8-foot swell from the WSW with an 18-second period and a light cross-off wind. The combined energy is 5044 – that’s very strong. This is a standout for experts, but the long period will make it dumpy at a beach break, so it’s better for the reef or point. Sunday, 23 August, is clean again with a 7-foot swell.
Overall, the best bet is Thursday morning, 13 August, for the glassy conditions and good swell, and Saturday morning, 22 August, for the big, powerful groundswell if you’re experienced. The gaps in between are small, but the first few days are a total loss. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, calm by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2420 | 3861 | 4643 | 3456 | 2716 | 1670 | 1504 | 1261 | 1650 | 2041 | 2319 | 1904 | 1721 | 1319 | 1355 | 1318 | 998 | 1580 | 1877 | 2198 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:16AM0.75m | 9:03AM0.73m | 9:45AM0.67m | 00:13AM0.30m | 10:21AM0.59m | 00:02AM0.36m | 10:45AM0.50m | 00:07AM0.42m | 10:37AM0.41m | 00:19AM0.48m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 4:47PM-0.05m | 5:19PM-0.02m | 5:45PM0.04m | 5:57PM0.11m | 2:38AM0.29m | 5:45PM0.18m | 3:59AM0.29m | 5:19PM0.22m | 5:06AM0.30m | 5:00PM0.23m | ||||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
mm | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 6 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 17 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 |
| kJ | — | 3861 | 4643 | 3456 | 2716 | 1670 | 1504 | 1261 | 1650 | 2041 | 2319 | 1904 | 1721 | 1319 | 1355 | 1318 | 998 | 1580 | 1877 | 2198 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | SW 24 | WSW 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 20 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 31 | 225 | — | — | 22 | 89 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 128 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 |
| kJ | 2420 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2443 | 157 | 11 | 44 | 0 | 11 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 115 | 0 | 1623 |
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