
Surf Forecasts:
Scarborough Beach surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 14s period, WSW swell with 2,412 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s 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 (Jul 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AWST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's break down what's coming for Scarborough Beach over the next couple weeks. We've got a mixed bag – some real sweet spots mixed in with days you'll want to sleep in. Swell stays mostly waist to chest high, out of the west-southwest, and the wind is the main story. We'll see glassy mornings and clean offshore windows that'll make the most of what's running.
Kicking off Monday 20 July morning: a clean 5.2ft WSW swell with moderate energy (658) and glassy wind – flat calm, silky surface. That's about as good as it gets for a Monday. Afternoon the wind turns cross-on and quality drops. Tuesday 21 July morning stays tidy with a cross-off breeze and 4.6ft swell from the WSW, period stretching to 14 seconds – nice groundswell, longer lulls, easier paddling. Energy bumps to 852. Afternoon gets a little bumpy.
Wednesday 22 July is a winner: both morning and afternoon have offshore winds from the ESE. Morning has 4
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun night, min 10°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | WNW 13 | WSW 10 |
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995 | 658 | 522 | 621 | 731 | 961 | 723 | 700 | 572 | 785 | 672 | 486 | 304 | 209 | 184 | 171 | 402 | 1174 | 1016 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:52AM0.44m | 9:17AM0.40m | 3:23AM0.50m | 4:04AM0.54m | 4:51AM0.58m | 5:40AM0.60m | 6:28AM0.63m | ||||||||||||
Low Tide | 7:02AM0.38m | 6:04PM0.20m | 5:44PM0.18m | 4:18PM0.15m | 4:09PM0.11m | 4:22PM0.09m | 4:40PM0.07m | ||||||||||||
— | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | |
5:31 | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 13 | — | WSW 12 |
995 | 658 | 522 | 621 | 731 | 961 | 723 | 700 | 572 | 785 | 672 | 486 | 304 | 209 | 184 | 171 | 402 | — | 205 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SSE 4 | — | W 19 | W 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | W 15 | — | — | — |
— | — | 8 | 163 | 121 | 285 | 12 | 25 | 334 | 1 | — | 7 | 25 | 52 | 86 | 110 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | E 3 | ENE 4 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | NNE 4 | N 5 | N 3 | NNW 4 | WNW 13 | WSW 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 8 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 42 | 1174 | 1016 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 157 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 333 | 334 | 292 |
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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.
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