Scarecrows Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright guys, Rusty here. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks for Scarecrows. This is an advanced reef that needs a good SW swell, and we’ve got a slow start before the real juice shows up.

The first few days are a total washout. Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th are rubbish. Swell is 5 to 6 feet from the SSE, but the wind is cross and blowing 15 to 18 mph, churning up lumpy, cross-chop. The combined energy is moderate (894 to 600), but it’s ugly. Not worth getting wet.

Monday the 27th is still marginal with 4 feet, the wind eases a bit but it’s still cross-shore. Energy drops to 447 to 517. Just not doing it.

Then, Tuesday the 28th, things flip. The swell drops to 2 feet from the SSW, but the period jumps to 16 seconds – a proper groundswell. The wind goes light offshore from the SE in the morning, then glassy calm by the afternoon. The water temp is about 86°, which is typical for this time of year. It’s clean and small. The energy is moderate (436 to 437), but for a patient surfer on a log, this is a sweet little window. That’s our first standout.

Wednesday the 29th is similar – 3 feet of SSW swell at 15 seconds, with glassy conditions in the afternoon. Energy is a bit higher (497 to 549). Clean, groomed, but small.

Now, the serious stuff starts Thursday the 30th. The swell bumps to 3 feet from the SSW, but the period stretches to 19 seconds – very long period. The combined energy jumps to 1050 (strong) and the wind is light offshore. This is an excellent call for experienced surfers. The long period will make the waves connect nicely at this reef, with wide lulls between sets. That’s a standout.

Friday the 31st keeps the goodness rolling. Morning is clean with 3 feet of SW swell at 17 seconds (848 energy), and the afternoon glass off with 5 feet of SSW swell at 16 seconds and 1055 energy. Another excellent session.

Saturday the 1st of August sees the swell push to 5 feet from the SSW with 17 seconds and 1488 energy. Clean in the morning, but the afternoon gets a bit cross-on. Still, the morning is a standout for those who like it a bit more solid.

Sunday the 2nd and Monday the 3rd are still fun, with 4 to 4 feet of SSW swell, glassy mornings, and good energy. Then things get a little messy mid-week with building stormy winds and risk of thunderstorms, but the swell stays consistent.

The real monster is Sunday the 9th of August. The swell hits 7 feet from the SSW with 16 seconds and a massive 2436 combined energy. The wind is light offshore from the east in the morning, and glassy in the afternoon. This is big, powerful, clean swell – experts only. That’s the best day on offer. Long period groundswell, big lines, pristine. If you’ve got the skills, mark that date.

Crowds at Scarecrows can be a problem sometimes, especially on these standout days, so get in early.

Rusty.

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