Scarecrows Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been watchin’ this patch of ocean like a hawk. Right now, it’s a bit of a slow burn, but once it gets goin’, Scarecrows is gonna have some serious moments over the next couple of weeks.

First up, your only break in the game here is Scarecrows—a heavy reef setup that’s an advanced-only wave. The water temp is sittin’ about average for this time of year, nothin’ wild to report. We kick off this Sunday, July 5th, with a morning session that’s lookin’ tidy: 4ft of SSW groundswell with a very long 15-second period, light cross-off wind from the SE, and glassy conditions. The energy’s moderate (948), and it’s gonna be clean—real clean. That’s a standout for the early days, but watch for those thunderstorms lurkin’.

Sunday afternoon, the wind shifts cross-on and the swell bumps up to 5ft, but the quality drops—marginal at best. Monday the 6th, though, is a gem: morning glass-off with SSW swell at 4ft and 13 seconds, still moderate energy (870), and a glassy surface. That’s a beauty for the advanced crew. By Tuesday the 7th, another glassy morning—4ft of SSW groundswell, 16-second period, glassy offshore conditions. Energy’s moderate (854). These mornings are the pick of the first week.

Wednesday the 8th gets a bit lumpy: 6ft of SW swell but onshore wind and choppy afternoons. Thursday the 9th, though, is a big standout—5ft of SSW swell with a 14-second period, clean conditions, and strong energy (1374). This is excellent for experienced surfers, one of the best calls of the whole run. Friday the 10th holds 5ft clean again in the morning, but the energy’s still solid (1057). After that, from Saturday the 11th through Monday the 13th, things taper off—swell drops to 2ft–3ft, with shorter periods and messy cross-shore wind. It’s a bit of a hole, not much worth paddlin’ out for.

Then Tuesday July 14th, we’re back in business—5ft of SSW groundswell, 17-second period, clean cross-off wind, and very strong energy (1344). This is an absolute standout: long period groundswell that will line up beautifully on this reef, with clean faces. Another excellent call for the advanced crew. Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th keep the quality high—glassy mornings, 4ft to 5ft of SSW swell, and moderate to strong energy. Afternoon glass-offs on the 16th are a treat: 4ft SW swell, dead calm, zero wind, and glassy conditions. That’s the kind of session you dream about.

The final run from Friday the 17th through Sunday the 19th stays solid—4ft to 5ft of SSW/SW swell, consistent clean mornings, and even an excellent call on Saturday afternoon with 5ft and strong energy (1315). Monday the 20th fades a bit with 4ft and cross-off wind but still manageable.

Overall, the standouts are the mornings of July 5th, 6th, and 7th for that glassy, clean 4ft groundswell, and then the big hitters on July 9th (5ft, clean) and July 14th (5ft, long period, clean). After that, the second week is a slow grind of fun but smaller waves—still glassy, still good. Crowds are listed as “sometimes” at Scarecrows, so you might have some company on those better days, but it’s a heavy reef so it won’t be packed. This spot is consistent and exposed to the SW, so it’ll keep deliverin’. If you’re an advanced surfer, get out there on those top mornings. If you’re a beginner, this wave is not your friend—over 5ft will be too much, and it’s a reef.

Rusty.

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