Scarecrows Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, taking a look at the full picture.

Scarecrows is the only game in town, and it’s a reliable, advanced reef break that loves a good SSW groundswell. The whole 16-day window has surf on offer, so no quiet spells to worry about. Water temps are 85°, which is normal for the season.

The first week starts off a little lumpy. Tuesday the 18th brings some 7-foot SSW swell with a long 16-second period, but the wind is a cross-shore SSE breeze at 12 mph, so it’ll be choppy. Combined energy is strong at 2372, but the conditions are just marginal. Wednesday the 19th is where the height peaks, with 8-foot in the morning and 10-foot in the afternoon, riding on a very long 18 and 17-second period. That’s a lot of water moving. Energy is over 4000 – really powerful. But it’s still cross-shore, so it’s raw, heavy, and only for experts. It’s not the top pick though.

The real standout, the one you want to circle on the calendar, runs from Sunday the 30th through Tuesday the 1st of September. Sunday morning gives us 5-foot of SW groundswell with a fantastic 17-second period. The wind turns light and offshore from the SE at just 6 mph – that’s near perfect. Energy is a punchy 1376, and the report says it’s excellent for experienced surfers. Monday the 31st and Tuesday the 1st back it up with 5-foot and 5-foot, both with light offshore winds and clean faces. The period drops a little to 15 seconds, but the quality stays high. This stretch is the absolute best on offer.

Remember, this is a reef. Those long-period swells with 15-plus seconds mean sets are well-spaced, paddling out is easier, but the waves themselves have heavy, steep lips. It’s an advanced spot, and on those cleaner days, crowds can be "sometimes" a factor, so you might have company. The 10-foot days earlier on are purely for the brave.

The second week is much more manageable. From the 25th, the swell drops to 4 to 5-foot, with periods staying decent but the energy tails off. Wind stays cross or cross-off, keeping things clean enough. The 27th has a little 5-foot pulse at 17 seconds, but the real magic is that end of August window.

Beginners should give this place a wide berth. Most of the time it’s over 5-foot, and with that reef bottom, you need your wits about you. For the experienced crew, the last few days of August and the start of September are the ones to chase.

Rusty, out.

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