Scarecrows surfForecast / Mentawi Islands / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 24 Apr 2026 WIB
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Scarecrows surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Scarecrows sea temperature is
30.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (Apr 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scarecrows in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 24th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 25th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 26th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarecrows over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
2
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
1
1
3
2
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
S
13
1.3
S
13
1.2
S
12
1
S
18
1.6
S
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.6
S
20
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
722
683
556
409
632
1364
1400
1121
912
673
483
365
224
282
692
603
834
960
724
970
936
Wind (km/h)
0
NW
10
WSW
5
S
5
N
5
W
10
E
10
NE
0
WSW
15
SE
15
SE
15
S
10
SE
15
SSE
10
SW
10
W
0
S
15
NW
15
NW
0
NNW
10
W
5
NW
glassy
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
11:24AM0.85m
00:36AM0.50m
12:47PM0.78m
2:15AM0.57m
2:09PM0.76m
3:21AM0.68m
3:16PM0.75m
4:08AM0.78m
4:08PM0.74m
4:45AM0.87m
4:51PM0.73m
5:18AM0.94m
5:29PM0.71m
Low Tide
6:46PM0.23m
5:29AM0.33m
8:10PM0.23m
7:42AM0.36m
9:08PM0.21m
9:21AM0.32m
9:49PM0.18m
10:22AM0.27m
10:21PM0.16m
11:08AM0.21m
10:49PM0.14m
11:46AM0.15m
11:14PM0.12m
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clear
rain showers
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mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
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6:21
6:21
6:21
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
1
7
5
16
3
7
5
12
1
3
4
Temp °C
29
29
29
28
29
29
27
28
28
29
29
29
28
29
28
27
27
27
26
28
28
33
32
34
32
33
34
30
33
30
31
32
32
31
33
31
30
29
28
29
31
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
13
1.4
S
13
1.3
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.1
S
12
1.6
S
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
14
1.5
S
14
1.4
S
13
1.2
S
13
1.1
S
12
0.9
S
12
0.9
S
11
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
15
Energy kJ
722
683
556
409
339
1364
1400
1121
912
673
483
365
224
195
692
603
834
960
724
970
936
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
8
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
15
0.7
SSW
19
1
S
18
0.3
SW
13
0.3
S
18
0.5
S
17
0.7
S
16
0.7
S
15
0.8
S
14
1
S
13
1
S
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.1
W
16
0.4
SW
15
Energy kJ
51
76
75
387
632
27
57
148
251
212
261
340
285
228
206
134
5
75
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.1
W
16
0.3
SSW
21
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
24
0.1
SW
17
0.2
WSW
16
0.4
SSW
22
0.6
S
20
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
14
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
86
5
90
73
28
10
11
11
26
154
282
8
109
65
6
6
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
45
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
67
11
11
45
45
35
35
45
41
363
35
Best forecast wave conditions in Mentawi Islands
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
7
6
8
5
5
5
5
9
6
4
6
5
5
5
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Information about the Scarecrows Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Scarecrows provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Scarecrows can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scarecrows 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 (Scarecrows) 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 Scarecrows 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Mentawi Islands? If you are looking for accommodation near Scarecrows, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Mentawi Islands, consider staying in Padang which is 159 km (99 miles) away.

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