Scarecrows Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got the full rundown on Scarecrows for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a solid stretch of SSW swell marching in, and with this being an exposed reef break, it’s got the right setup to handle it. The water temp is sitting about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

The action kicks off Monday 3 August. Morning is the real gem: a glassy 5 ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, combined energy of 952 (moderate) and barely a whisper of wind. That’s going to be clean, lined-up, and well worth the paddle out. It’s an advanced wave, so it’s not for the groms. The afternoon goes to hell quickly though – a fresh 30 km/h WNW cross-onshore wind chops it up and the surf quality drops right off.

Tuesday 4 August has a bit more size at 5 ft, and a 16-second period. The morning is messy with a cross-shore wind, but the afternoon cleans right up with a gentle cross-off breeze and a combined energy reading of 1568 (strong). That’s the standout session of the early week – decent power, clean faces, and the reef will be working.

Wednesday 5 August is still fun but a little less consistent. The swell dips slightly to 4 ft by the afternoon, though the period stretches out to a very long 19 seconds. That groundswell energy (1975 – strong) will hold up well on the reef, but the cross-off wind keeps it tidy. Not the biggest, but the shape will be special.

Thursday 6 August through Friday 7 August sees the swell push up over 7 ft. That’s getting into expert-only territory. The wind is cross-off, keeping the surface clean, but the combined energy readings are huge – 3457 on Thursday afternoon, 2999 on Friday. This is powerful, serious wave energy. If you’re a confident charger, this is the best raw power of the forecast. For the average punter, it’s a watching day.

Saturday 8 August the swell holds at 7 ft, but the wind switches to a cross-shore, and it’s a bit lumpy. The energy is still strong (2280), but the quality drops. Not the pick of the week.

Sunday 9 August is a return to form. The swell drops back to 6 ft, and the wind goes cross-off, with a combined energy of 1888 (strong). This is another excellent session for experienced surfers – clean, powerful, and the reef will be offering up some proper walls.

Monday 10 August sees the swell drop to 5 ft and the period shorten to 14 seconds. The morning is clean, but the afternoon gets a cross-shore bump from a 19-second S swell that brings a lot of energy (2123) but messy wind. Not the best combo.

Tuesday 11 August the swell jumps back to 7 ft from the S, with a 17-second period and a massive energy reading of 3684 (very strong). The morning is clean with cross-off wind, making it a serious, heavy day for experts only. The afternoon gets a cross-shore chop.

Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 August settle down a bit. Swell around 5 ft to 6 ft, with clean conditions on Thursday morning – light cross-off breeze, 5 ft S swell, 15-second period, energy at 1212 (moderate). A solid, approachable session for the advanced crew.

Friday 14 August is a beauty. The morning is glassy, 4 ft S swell, 16-second period, and the energy is 1372 (moderate). The afternoon goes even better: glassy, 5 ft S swell, 15-second period, energy of 1952 (strong). This is the kind of session you don’t miss – smooth, clean, and the reef will be putting on a clinic.

Saturday 15 August holds the goodness with a 5 ft SSW swell, an 18-second period, and clean cross-off wind in the morning. Energy is 1917 (strong). Another cracker.

The second week tails off a bit. Sunday 16 August to Monday 18 August has surf in the 4 ft to 5 ft range, with periods around 15 seconds. Mornings are clean, afternoons get a little cross-shore bump. Still fun, but not the standouts of the first week. Good but not great.

Overall, the true standouts are Monday 3 August morning for the glassy start, and Friday 14 August for the back-to-back glassy sessions. For pure power, Thursday 6 and Friday 7 are the heavy hitters for experts.

Rusty

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