Scarecrows surfForecast / Mentawi Islands / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 24 May 2026 WIB
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Scarecrows surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Scarecrows sea temperature is
30.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scarecrows in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 25th May)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 26th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 28th May)6ft (1.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarecrows over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
3
2
3
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
12
1.2
SW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.9
SW
17
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
299
299
147
148
199
834
853
1018
893
752
721
1915
1845
1822
1529
1468
1370
1048
837
734
525
Wind (km/h)
15
N
20
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
10
NW
10
N
10
NNW
5
NNW
5
W
5
N
5
NW
0
E
5
NE
5
SSW
5
WSW
5
ESE
10
S
10
SSE
15
SE
10
SSE
10
SE
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
12:12PM0.77m
1:35AM0.68m
1:21PM0.70m
2:37AM0.76m
2:28PM0.65m
3:27AM0.83m
3:27PM0.61m
4:08AM0.88m
4:17PM0.59m
4:45AM0.92m
5:02PM0.58m
5:20AM0.95m
5:42PM0.57m
Low Tide
7:02PM0.21m
7:28AM0.37m
7:55PM0.21m
9:00AM0.35m
8:39PM0.21m
10:06AM0.29m
9:18PM0.20m
10:54AM0.24m
9:54PM0.18m
11:32AM0.18m
10:28PM0.16m
12:07PM0.14m
11:02PM0.14m
light rain
cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:17
6:19
6:19
6:19
6:19
6:19
6:19
1
1
3
1
7
2
Temp °C
27
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
29
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
29
30
30
31
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
33
32
31
32
31
31
30
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.8
SSW
12
1.2
SW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.9
SW
17
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SSW
15
1.9
SSW
14
1.8
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
Energy kJ
299
299
147
114
199
834
853
1018
893
752
721
1915
1845
1822
1529
1468
1370
1048
837
734
525
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
SW
19
1
SW
18
0.6
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
9
Energy kJ
51
50
54
67
58
59
62
61
45
303
635
45
37
25
20
21
22
22
22
26
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
8
0.4
N
4
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.6
NW
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
14
Energy kJ
10
6
73
148
173
26
24
38
37
27
54
12
12
14
13
12
11
4
4
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
4
0.9
NW
8
0.2
N
4
0.2
NNW
4
0.5
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
Energy kJ
12
95
1
2
34
54
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
34
45
34
35
34
0
34
34
35
0
34
0
0
0
0
0
41
11
0
11
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Mentawi Islands
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
8
7
6
6
7
9
9
9
6
5
4
6
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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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