Scarecrows surfForecast / Mentawi Islands / Indonesia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 01 Jan 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
29.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scarecrows this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Scarecrows in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 03) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 2nd Jan)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarecrows over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 85mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
S
0.9
SSE
0.9
SSE
2.5
W
2.2
W
1
W
0.9
WSW
0.5
S
1.1
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.7
WSW
1.4
WSW
1.2
WSW
1.1
W
1.1
W
0.8
SSW
0.9
W
0.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)101111888816999111011998810811
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)218187198973675131101137202248254561373604300238177177140103103
Wind
(km/h)
25
WNW
25
W
25
WSW
45
W
35
WNW
35
NNW
30
NNW
25
NW
15
NNW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
20
NW
20
NNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:16PM
1.03
4:47AM
0.53
5:11PM
1.10
5:44AM
0.56
6:02PM
1.14
6:35AM
0.60
6:50PM
1.15
7:22AM
0.65
7:35PM
1.13
8:08AM
0.69
8:17PM
1.07
8:53AM
0.72
8:57PM
0.99
9:39AM
0.75
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:22PM
0.10
10:08AM
0.10
12:13AM
0.04
11:05AM
0.07
12:58AM
0.00
11:59AM
0.05
1:40AM
-0.01
12:49PM
0.05
2:19AM
0.01
1:37PM
0.09
2:54AM
0.03
2:24PM
0.14
3:27AM
0.07
Thu
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Sunrise--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:20
Sunset6:31--6:31--6:32--6:32--6:34--6:34--6:35--
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
81539144--5--21----1--5-
Temp. °C282725252725262727282827282828282828282828
Feels °C (?)292725212422242729302927292930303030312930
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Mentawi Islands? If you are looking for accommodation near Scarecrows, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Mentawi Islands, consider staying in Padang which is 159 km (99 miles) away.

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