Scarecrows Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a pretty solid run of surf shaping up at Scarecrows (a reef break). Right out of the gate, it’s on. No waiting around.

Starting Friday morning, July 3rd, we’ve got a clean 3 ft SW groundswell with a long 15-second period and a light cross-off east breeze. Combined swell energy is already healthy at 541 (moderate), and the water temp is about average for this time of year. That’s a nice, smooth entry into the weekend. Friday afternoon stays clean with the same size, just a touch more energy (578).

Saturday morning, July 4th, the swell bumps up to 4 ft from the south, period drops to 11 seconds – still plenty of grunt – with a light cross-off easterly. Energy’s climbing (668). Then Saturday arvo is a standout: glassy conditions, 3 ft south swell but with a very long 18-second period. Energy jumps to 930. That’s going to be silky and lined up, though the long period might make it a bit straight at a reef, but still, glassy surf is hard to beat.

Sunday morning, July 5th, is another highlight: glassy, 4 ft SSW groundswell, 15-second period, and combined energy hitting 979. Just superb. Sunday afternoon sees the swell push to 5 ft with 14-second period and energy over 1000 (1197) – that’s getting into solid territory. Still clean with a light cross-off. This is prime for experienced surfers. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so get in early.

Monday morning, July 6th, stays glassy with 4 ft south swell and 13-second period (872 energy). Lovely. Monday arvo gets a bit more marginal with a cross-shore breeze and a long 16-second swell, so it might get a little tricky. Tuesday the 7th has a clean morning with 4 ft SSW groundswell and 16-second period (816 energy) and an offshore breeze – that’s a treat.

The week rolls on with clean conditions through Wednesday morning July 8th – glassy, 5 ft SSW groundswell, 15-second period, and energy roaring up to 1496. That’s for experienced surfers only; it’s pushing 5 ft and powerful. Thursday and Friday of that first week hold clean 5-5 ft SSW swells with long periods and cross-off breezes – proper quality.

Into the second week, Monday July 13th brings a clean 5 ft SSW swell with 14-second period and energy at 1035 – another solid session. Tuesday the 14th gets a bit windier with a moderate cross-off breeze and a very long 17-second period (1315 energy), but it’s marked as marginal, so watch the tide. Wednesday morning July 15th stays clean with 4 ft SSW and 15-second period.

The big one to circle on the calendar is Saturday July 18th. The morning shows a 5 ft SW groundswell with a very long 17-second period, light cross-off breeze, and combined energy hitting a massive 1956 (strong to very strong). That’s a serious groundswell, best suited for experienced surfers at this reef break. It’s nearly two weeks out, so keep an eye on it, but the potential is massive.

Overall, Scarecrows is looking consistent and clean for much of this run. The first weekend and the final Saturday are the true standouts. Get amongst it.

Rusty.

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