Scarecrows Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the pipe for the next couple of weeks. We’re focusing on one spot, and it’s a proper reef break, so it’s for the advanced crew only.

Scarecrows is our only game in town, and it’s a consistent, exposed reef that loves a good SW groundswell. The water’s sitting at 85°, which is bang on average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

We kick off on Tuesday, July 28th with a solid start. The morning shows a 4 ft SSE swell with a 10-second period, caught by a light SE cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate (515), and conditions are clean. It’s a good session, but the afternoon looks marginal with a smaller 2 ft SSW swell and a cross wind, so aim for the early.

Wednesday, July 29th is similar – a clean morning with a 3 ft SSW swell but a long 15-second period, which will give the reef some nice lines. The energy is back to moderate (410). The afternoon gets a bit lumpy with a cross breeze.

The first real standout is Thursday, July 30th. The morning brings a 3 ft SSW swell with a very long 19-second period. The energy jumps to strong (1049), and the conditions are clean with a light SE cross-offshore. This is a classic groundswell pulse, perfect for the reef. Expect long, clean walls and easy paddling between sets.

Friday, August 1st and Saturday, August 2nd keep the swell going with 4 ft to 5 ft SW swells, and the mornings are clean. The energy on Saturday morning is strong (1304). The winds are light, so the quality will be there, but the afternoons get a bit of cross-chop.

Sunday, August 3rd is a bit of a write-off with a moderate S breeze creating a cross-chop all day. The swell is still there at 4 ft, but it’s not worth the fight.

Monday, August 4th is back on. A 5 ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, a clean morning, and moderate energy (940). A solid Monday session.

Now, Tuesday, August 5th is a big one. The morning brings a 5 ft SSW swell, clean with a light ESE cross-offshore, and the energy is strong (1263). But the afternoon is the absolute standout of the whole period – glassy. Zero wind, a 5 ft SSW swell, and the energy is pumping (1310). That’s a world-class window.

Wednesday, August 6th is again a morning/afternoon split. The morning is a bit crossed up, but the afternoon turns glassy with a 4 ft SSW swell and a very long 19-second period. The energy is off the charts (2139). This is a very long period groundswell, so it will be a bit more walled-up and fat on the reef, but for the experienced surfer, it’s a dream.

Thursday, August 7th and Friday, August 8th see the swell building. It’s getting into the 6 ft to 8 ft range, which is expert-only territory. The winds are cross-offshore, so it’s clean, but the power is serious. The energy on Friday afternoon is massive (3180) with a light offshore. This is a big, clean, powerful swell.

Saturday, August 9th and Sunday, August 10th are for the big-wave chargers. The swell holds at 7 ft to 8 ft, and Sunday is a highlight with a fresh ENE offshore wind and a 8 ft S swell. The energy is astronomical (4545). This is a full-on groundswell event.

The second week stays strong. Monday, August 11th to Wednesday, August 13th continues with 7 ft to 8 ft SSW swells. The standout here is Tuesday, August 12th afternoon – a 5 ft swell but with a 20-second period, an offshore breeze, and massive energy (3193). And Wednesday, August 13th morning is flat calm and glassy with a 8 ft S swell and energy at 3746. Pure power.

The best of the best? You’ve got two clear winners. The glassy afternoon on Tuesday, August 5th is the pick for a perfect, clean session on a moderate swell. Then, for the big-wave crew, the offshore wind and 8 ft swell on Sunday, August 10th is a serious, world-class window. Expect crowds at Scarecrows, as it’s a known spot, and these windows will get busy.

Rusty.

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