Surf Forecasts:
Scarecrows surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,243 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period with SSW swell.
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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scarecrows in the next 16 days are 2.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarecrows over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk Scarecrows. This is a reef break, consistent, and a local favourite. The water’s about normal for this time of year.
We start on Sunday, August 2nd, but it’s a bit of a shrug. The swell is 4ft from the SSW, long period of 15 seconds, but the wind is a cross-shore and there’s a risk of thunder. The energy is moderate (1224), but it’s not clean. Monday morning, August 3rd, the wind goes glassy, the swell is 5ft from the SSW, period 15 seconds, and the energy is solid (930). That’s a good start to the day.
Tuesday, August 4th, is the real standout. Morning and afternoon have clean, cross-off winds, swell at 5ft from the SSW, period 16 seconds, and the energy is really strong (1518 and 1540). This is a proper groundswell, perfect for the reef. Crowds can be a thing here sometimes, but if you get it, it’s magic.
Wednesday, August 5th, the morning has a 25 km/h wind, but the swell holds at 5ft, period 15 seconds, energy strong (1613). The afternoon is a gem: the wind drops to 10 km/h, still cross-off, and the swell is 4ft but with a massive 19-second period. That’s a very long period groundswell, and the energy is huge (1924). That afternoon is a top pick.
Thursday, August 6th, the swell pushes to 7ft from the SSW, period 17 seconds, but the wind is a strong 30 km/h. The energy is very strong (2345), but it’s only for experts. Friday, August 7th, the swell is 7ft–8ft, period 17–18 seconds, energy massive (3065–3296). The wind is cross-off but strong. This is big, powerful, and clean only for the experienced.
Saturday, August 8th, stays big at 7ft–7ft, with strong wind. Very strong energy (2154–2528). Serious session.
Sunday, August 9th, is a beauty. The wind goes glassy, the swell is 7ft from the S, period 16 seconds, and the energy is very strong (2094–2060). Classic, clean, powerful day.
The second week fades. Monday, August 11th, has 6ft swells but strong winds. Energy very strong (2495). Thursday, August 14th, is a glassy morning with 5ft from the S, period 14 seconds, energy moderate (1312). Clean and fun. Saturday, August 15th, is dead flat calm, glassy, with 4ft from the S, period 12 seconds. Very relaxed. Sunday, August 16th, is glassy again with 4ft from the SW, period 16 seconds, energy moderate (918). A nice, gentle long-period groundswell.
The best bets? Tuesday, August 4th, and that Wednesday afternoon, August 5th, with the 19-second period. And Sunday, August 9th, with the glassy 7ft swell. That’s where you want to be.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat night, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 90mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue night, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 624 | 950 | 1136 | 857 | 834 | 543 | 1214 | 1214 | 1052 | 1081 | 922 | 2168 | 2122 | 1923 | 1613 | 2976 | 3128 | 3014 | 2460 | 2107 | 2027 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:04AM0.95m | 8:41PM0.81m | 8:33AM0.90m | 9:15PM0.84m | 9:05AM0.82m | 9:54PM0.86m | 9:40AM0.73m | 10:40PM0.86m | 10:23AM0.63m | 11:38PM0.85m | 11:22AM0.53m | 00:52AM0.85m | 12:57PM0.45m | 2:16AM0.88m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:28PM0.06m | 2:24AM0.18m | 2:54PM0.06m | 3:06AM0.21m | 3:22PM0.07m | 3:54AM0.24m | 3:53PM0.09m | 4:52AM0.28m | 4:31PM0.12m | 6:11AM0.31m | 5:19PM0.15m | 8:03AM0.30m | 6:29PM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — |
mm | 3 | 1 | 11 | 2 | — | 10 | — | 4 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 36 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 624 | 950 | 1136 | 857 | 834 | 447 | 1214 | 1214 | 1052 | 1081 | 784 | 2168 | 2122 | 1923 | 1613 | 2976 | 3128 | 3014 | 2460 | 2107 | 2027 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 17 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 471 | 116 | 62 | 43 | 42 | 543 | 289 | 326 | 245 | 269 | 218 | 254 | 212 | 176 | 127 | 89 | 168 | 100 | 68 | 47 | 47 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | S 7 | SSE 7 | NNE 4 | S 16 | SSW 22 | SSW 19 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SSW 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 28 | 248 | 18 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 15 | 6 | 19 | 263 | 922 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 634 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | — | — | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 101 | — | — | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | 64 | 77 | 25 | 61 | 72 | 50 | 27 | — | — | — | — | 56 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 35 | 87 | 127 | 45 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
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