
Surf Forecasts:
Scarecrows surf forecast from 29 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 6 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 17s period, S swell with 1,282 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period with SW 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 Thursday (Oct 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. 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 1.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 06) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 1st Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarecrows over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 105mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue night, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue night, calm by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 1 | Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
691 | 691 | 551 | 503 | 600 | 843 | 780 | 760 | 576 | 476 | 352 | 454 | 654 | 588 | 452 | 408 | 303 | 646 | 311 | 493 | 906 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:49AM0.75m | 8:16PM1.05m | 8:27AM0.67m | 8:59PM1.01m | 9:09AM0.58m | 9:49PM0.94m | 10:03AM0.50m | 10:55PM0.87m | 11:33AM0.45m | 00:23AM0.81m | 1:42PM0.47m | 1:58AM0.81m | 3:11PM0.57m | 3:12AM0.83m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:37PM0.01m | 2:44AM0.08m | 2:10PM0.04m | 3:34AM0.14m | 2:46PM0.09m | 4:37AM0.21m | 3:30PM0.17m | 6:10AM0.26m | 4:35PM0.26m | 8:07AM0.26m | 6:35PM0.32m | 9:20AM0.21m | 8:42PM0.31m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | |
mm | 10 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 8 | — | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 14 | SSE 9 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
691 | 691 | 551 | 503 | 600 | 843 | 780 | 760 | 576 | 476 | 352 | 342 | 654 | 588 | 452 | 408 | 303 | 646 | 135 | 493 | 906 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | S 10 | SSE 9 | NW 7 | SSE 10 | SSW 9 | S 18 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SW 15 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | S 8 |
100 | 81 | 65 | 84 | 68 | 129 | 2 | 33 | 28 | 167 | 126 | 454 | 92 | 87 | 127 | 96 | 103 | 54 | 246 | 106 | 92 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | WNW 7 | SSE 11 | S 10 | NW 7 | S 20 | W 9 | S 18 | S 9 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | S 19 | S 18 | SSW 13 | SW 13 |
82 | 81 | 53 | 49 | 5 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 30 | 2 | 307 | 101 | 61 | 41 | 40 | 36 | 54 | 66 | 311 | 195 | 63 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 91 | — | 162 | 140 | 131 | 158 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 54 | 657 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 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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