Scarecrows Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's shaping up for Scarecrows over the next couple of weeks.

We've got a solid run of surf coming our way, but it's not all blue skies and perfection. The first proper swell rolls in Thursday afternoon, the 6th of August, with a 7ft SSW swell, but it's coming with a nasty cross-shore wind and a risk of thunderstorms, so it's a bit of a write-off for a clean session. The water temp is sitting at 85°, which is about average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the steamer.

Friday the 7th of August cleans up nicely. The morning sees a 7ft SSW groundswell (18-second period) with a cross-offshore breeze from the north. That's a long period, so the waves will have plenty of punch and shape, but at a reef break like Scarecrows, that long period is actually a good thing—it'll line up nicely. The energy is solid (combined energy of 3126), and it stays clean into the afternoon. This is a good one for experienced surfers.

Saturday the 8th of August is a real standout. The morning session has a 7ft SSW swell with a light offshore breeze, and the afternoon turns glassy with a 3 mph easterly wind. That's the kind of condition that makes a reef break sing. The combined energy drops a bit to 1992, but the clean, glassy surface makes up for it. This is your best bet in the first week. The swell is over 7ft, so it's strictly for the experienced crew.

We've got a consistent run of 7ft to 8ft SSW swell from Sunday the 9th through to Wednesday the 12th, but the winds are mostly cross-shore or cross-offshore, keeping things a bit lumpy. The energy is moderate to strong (combined energy between 2081 and 3224), but the quality is just "marginal" due to the chop. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th see a bit more size, with Friday morning hitting 8ft, but again, it's cross-shore wind, so you're battling a bit of a bump.

The second week starts to show some promise. Saturday the 15th of August has a 6ft S swell with a light cross-offshore breeze, which is clean and approachable for a wider range of surfers. The energy is moderate (1754). Then from Tuesday the 18th, we see a building trend. The real highlight to keep an eye on is Wednesday the 19th of August. The morning has a 8ft SSW groundswell with a 18-second period and a clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is very strong (4655). This is a powerful, long-period swell, and at a reef break, it's going to be a proper session for advanced surfers. If you can get on it, do it. The following Thursday and Friday also hold good size, with Friday the 21st of August morning offering another excellent window of 8ft SSW swell and clean conditions.

Overall, this is a classic run of SSW groundswells. The first Saturday is the pick of the first week, and the second Wednesday is the big one to circle on the calendar. The spot is consistent, so you won't be waiting long for waves, but be aware that crowds are sometimes an issue here, so get there early for the best of it.

Rusty.

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