Surf Forecasts:
Scarecrows surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,363 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scarecrows this week:
The surf forecast for Scarecrows over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scarecrows in the next 16 days are 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarecrows over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
The outlook kicks off proper on Tuesday the 25th of August with some solid energy at Scarecrows. This is an advanced reef break, so no messing around – it’s exposed and picks up the SSW swell we’ve got coming. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing weird there.
The best window over the whole 16 days stacks up on the morning of Thursday the 27th of August. That’s the standout. We’re looking at 4ft of SSW swell, but the period is a massive 19 seconds – that’s proper groundswell, brings serious energy and those long, clean lines. The combined energy is a hefty 1673 (strong). Winds are light cross-off from the SE, which will keep the faces clean. For a reef, that long period is a dream, sets will be well-spaced and the shape should be excellent. It’s advanced-only, and with that kind of quality, expect crowds to be possible.
Another top call is Monday the 31st of August morning. Swell is a bit bigger at 6ft from the SSW, period 18 seconds, and energy is right up at 2114 (very strong). Cross-off wind again, clean conditions. The swell is pushing expert territory at that size on a reef, but for the guys who can handle it, this is going to be a serious session.
The morning of Tuesday the 1st of September also holds up well with 7ft SW swell, 17-second period, and even more energy at 2308 (very strong). Same cross-off breeze. It’s big, powerful and clean – purely for the experienced crew.
There’s a run of good, clean mornings from the 4th through the 6th of September. Nothing as massive as the earlier window, but consistent 5ft to 5ft S swell with glassy or light cross-off winds. The 4th and 5th of September both have glassy mornings, which is a real treat. The 6th of September morning has a 15-second period S/SW swell and 1070 energy (moderate to strong), still clean with a gentle breeze. A solid run of surf.
The last few days of the outlook taper off. By the 8th and 9th of September, swell drops below 4ft and the energy is weak (under 650). The 9th of September morning is glassy with 3ft, but it’s fading out. Still worth a paddle if you’re desperate, but the magic is earlier.
Bottom line: the first week is where it’s at. Thursday the 27th of August morning is the absolute highlight – massive period, clean, punchy. Don’t sleep on the 31st of August or the 1st of September either. After that, it’s still fun but not as epic.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1052 | 899 | 710 | 545 | 532 | 477 | 993 | 2187 | 2051 | 1721 | 1222 | 857 | 691 | 493 | 406 | 616 | 846 | 1092 | 1682 | 2078 | 2240 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:25AM0.81m | 5:07PM0.52m | 5:04AM0.88m | 5:39PM0.61m | 5:38AM0.93m | 6:09PM0.69m | 6:09AM0.96m | 6:37PM0.77m | 6:38AM0.97m | 7:06PM0.85m | 7:08AM0.95m | 7:36PM0.91m | 7:38AM0.91m | 8:07PM0.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:31AM0.19m | 10:15PM0.25m | 11:51AM0.15m | 11:01PM0.20m | 12:12PM0.11m | 11:41PM0.16m | 12:34PM0.07m | 00:19AM0.13m | 12:57PM0.04m | 00:56AM0.11m | 1:21PM0.03m | 1:33AM0.10m | 1:46PM0.02m | 2:12AM0.11m | |||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 21 | S 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 1052 | 899 | 710 | 545 | 532 | 477 | 623 | 2187 | 2051 | 1721 | 1222 | 857 | 691 | 493 | 406 | 616 | 411 | 1092 | 1682 | 2078 | 2240 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 7 | S 19 | SSW 18 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | SW 21 | SW 13 | SW 19 | S 12 | S 12 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | 54 | 54 | 57 | 79 | 79 | 187 | 993 | 71 | — | 72 | 63 | 106 | 9 | 86 | 222 | 205 | 846 | 342 | 339 | 119 | 164 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | — | — | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 22 | WNW 9 | S 9 | S 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 7 | 50 | 6 | 77 | 57 | — | — | 12 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 89 | 128 | 120 | 93 | 41 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | 118 | 91 | 118 | 128 | 121 | 86 | 109 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
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