Scarecrows Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s brewing for Scarecrows. This reef break is about to get a solid run of groundswell that’s going to keep things interesting for the advanced crew.

We’re kicking off on Tuesday, the 4th of August, with a solid SSW swell pushing in at 5ft, but it’s a bit of a slow burner. The early morning has clean conditions with a cross-offshore breeze, but the wave energy is already pumping at 1459 (moderate to strong). The tide is going to be a factor, so it might feel a bit lumpy and unsteady. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing wild.

The real action starts to build through Wednesday and really hits its stride by Thursday. On Thursday the 6th, the swell bumps up to 7ft with a long 17-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 2570 (strong). The morning windows are clean, but afternoons get a bit choppy with a cross-shore breeze. Friday the 7th is a standout morning: 7ft SSW swell, 18-second period, energy at 3071 (very strong), and clean cross-off winds. The waves will have plenty of power and shape, but that size is getting into the expert-only zone.

Saturday the 8th is the jewel of this run. The morning is clean with a gentle cross-off breeze, and the swell holds at 7ft from the SSW. The afternoon goes glassy with a light offshore wind, and the energy is still strong at 2183. The waves are going to be excellent for experienced surfers – deep, hollow, and lining up nicely on the reef. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

From Sunday the 9th through the middle of the following week, the swell stays solid, bouncing between 6ft and 8ft, with periods mostly in the 16-20 second range (very long period groundswell). The energy stays high – often over 2000 – and mornings are generally clean. These long-period swells will be peeling perfectly at this reef, but at beach breaks they’d be hard to handle. The afternoons do get a bit of a cross-shore chop, which messes with the surface quality.

The 15th and 16th of August see the swell ease back to 5ft-5ft, but the conditions are still clean with light winds. Good for a slightly more relaxed session, but still for the advanced crowd.

The absolute standout, though, is Monday the 17th of August. Early morning you’ve got glassy conditions – wind almost dead calm – and a 6ft SSW swell with a 15-second period. The energy is pumping at 2775 (very strong). The waves will be perfect, clean, and powerful. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. It’s the last week of the forecast, so it’s a long-range promise, but it looks like a belter.

After that, Tuesday the 18th and Wednesday the 19th keep the swell going at 7ft and 5ft respectively, with clean mornings. The energy stays strong, and the reef will keep handling it well.

Overall, Scarecrows has a solid two-week run of groundswell, with the best of it from the 8th to the 9th, and then again on the 17th. It’s all advanced territory – if you’re not comfortable with overhead reef waves, sit this one out. Crowds are a possibility, so time your paddle.

Rusty.

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