Scarborough Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but the long-range outlook is where the real excitement is. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but don’t write it off just yet.

Friday, July 24th kicks off with a small, clean 3 ft swell from the WSW at 13 seconds. The wind is a cross-off from the NE at 12 mph, which keeps the surface tidy. The combined wave energy is moderate (342). It’s not a standout, but it’s a start. The water temperature is 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you’ll want a thicker wetsuit. The afternoon picks up slightly with a cleaner 3 ft swell and lighter offshore winds from the ENE at 6 mph.

Saturday, July 25th sees a bump in size to 4 ft to 4 ft from the WSW, but the wind shifts to a cross-shore, making it a little lumpy. The energy is moderate (396 to 465). It’s surfable, but not the best of the run.

Sunday, July 26th is a write-off. Strong onshore winds (19 mph) and a short-period, messy 6 ft to 8 ft swell from the WNW. The energy is moderate (351) on the morning, but it jumps to strong (867) in the afternoon. Poor conditions all day.

Monday, July 27th is a bit of a wild card. The swell jumps to 8 ft from the WSW at 13 seconds, with very strong wave energy (2623). The wind is a cross-shore, which creates some chop. It’s a big, powerful swell, but it’s not clean. For experienced surfers only.

Tuesday, July 28th is where we start to see some real quality. The morning brings a clean 5 ft groundswell from the WSW at 14 seconds, with a light offshore breeze from the E at 9 mph. The wave energy is strong (1033). This is a solid, clean day for experienced surfers. The afternoon holds up with a 5 ft swell and the same clean conditions.

Wednesday, July 29th through Thursday, July 30th offer a consistent run of 3 ft to 4 ft swells, all clean with light winds. The periods are decent (13 to 17 seconds), and the energy is moderate (747 to 1088). Good for a beginner-friendly session.

Friday, July 31st morning is a real highlight. We’ve got a 5 ft groundswell from the WSW at a very long 16 seconds, with a gentle cross-off breeze. The wave energy is strong (1230). This is a beautiful, long-period swell that will produce some great lines. The afternoon gets a bit bumpy with a cross-on wind.

Saturday, August 1st morning is another standout. A clean 6 ft swell from the WSW at 16 seconds, with a light offshore breeze from the ENE at 3 mph. The energy is strong (1626). This is a top-tier session for experienced surfers.

Sunday, August 2nd is a bit of a mixed bag. The morning is clean, but a moderate breeze picks up. The afternoon is a special moment: glassy conditions with a 4 ft, 15-second swell from the WSW. The energy is strong (1101). This is a rare, perfectly calm window.

Monday, August 3rd is the big one. The morning brings a massive 10 ft groundswell from the W at 16 seconds. The wave energy is exceptional (5140). This is for experts only. The afternoon gets even bigger, with a 13 ft swell from the W at 15 seconds, and glassy conditions. The energy is off the charts (7374). This is a huge, powerful swell – too big for most, but a dream for the hardcore crew.

After that, the forecast gets a bit messy. Tuesday, August 4th through Saturday, August 8th is largely a write-off. Strong onshore winds, big, lumpy swells, and poor conditions dominate. The wind is howling from the NW, WSW, and WNW, making it a kite-surfing show, not a paddle-surfing one. The swell sizes are still big (4 ft to 12 ft), but the quality is gone.

So, the real standouts are the Tuesday, July 28th morning session, and the Saturday, August 1st morning. For the big-wave hunters, Monday, August 3rd morning is the one to circle. The long-range stuff is promising, but keep an eye on the wind.

Rusty out.

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