
Surf Forecasts:
Scarecrows surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 27 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 3,173 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 2.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarecrows over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1511 | 1559 | 1285 | 1139 | 905 | 455 | 589 | 1292 | 1341 | 1052 | 732 | 523 | 402 | 419 | 413 | 373 | 373 | 934 | 1342 | 3173 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 1:30AM0.67m | 3:11PM0.41m | 2:55AM0.71m | 4:06PM0.50m | 3:49AM0.77m | 4:38PM0.60m | 4:28AM0.83m | 5:06PM0.70m | 5:03AM0.87m | 5:34PM0.81m | 5:35AM0.90m | 6:02PM0.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:41PM0.32m | 10:00AM0.31m | 6:59PM0.36m | 10:22AM0.26m | 8:59PM0.34m | 10:41AM0.21m | 10:00PM0.29m | 11:01AM0.16m | 10:45PM0.22m | 11:23AM0.11m | 11:25PM0.16m | 11:46AM0.07m | 00:03AM0.10m | |||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 |
1511 | 1559 | 1285 | 1139 | 137 | 341 | 589 | 1292 | 1341 | 1052 | 732 | 523 | 402 | 419 | 413 | 373 | 373 | 443 | 1342 | 3173 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | W 7 | W 16 | SW 20 | NW 9 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 7 | W 7 | S 16 | S 8 | SW 25 | SSW 23 | SSW 21 | SW 15 | WNW 8 |
70 | 1 | 5 | 15 | 3 | 455 | 320 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 82 | 25 | 209 | 934 | 489 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | — | SW 21 | W 16 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | S 12 | — | — | — | W 16 | W 16 | SW 18 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | S 8 | WNW 9 | — |
190 | — | 17 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 88 | 7 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | S 8 | S 8 | — | SSE 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | 905 | 117 | 94 | 142 | 153 | 149 | 137 | 116 | 104 | 85 | — | 84 | 113 | — | 107 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 41 | 0 | 11 | 41 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 41 | 424 | 41 | 41 | 11 | 41 | 0 | 41 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
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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.
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