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Scarecrows surfForecast / Mentawi Islands / Indonesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 15 May 2026 WIBForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
30.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (May 17) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scarecrows in the next 16 days are 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 (May 16) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 17th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 18th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 15th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarecrows over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri night, calm by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | |
930 | 765 | 595 | 461 | 309 | 378 | 378 | 333 | 531 | 858 | 757 | 572 | 480 | 371 | 361 | 480 | 427 | 421 | 427 | 525 | 346 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 4:48PM0.70m | 5:16AM1.08m | 5:36PM0.69m | 5:59AM1.15m | 6:24PM0.66m | 6:44AM1.17m | 7:11PM0.64m | 7:31AM1.16m | 8:00PM0.61m | 8:20AM1.11m | 8:53PM0.58m | 9:11AM1.04m | 9:52PM0.57m | 10:06AM0.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:33PM0.06m | 11:53AM0.04m | 11:14PM0.03m | 12:41PM-0.01m | 11:56PM0.01m | 1:30PM-0.02m | 00:39AM0.01m | 2:19PM0.00m | 1:24AM0.04m | 3:10PM0.04m | 2:13AM0.10m | 4:05PM0.10m | 3:07AM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 |
 | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | 6:17 |
11 | 8 | 5 | — | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 7 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 930 | 765 | 595 | 461 | 162 | 378 | 378 | 229 | 531 | 858 | 757 | 572 | 480 | 347 | 278 | 273 | 427 | 421 | 427 | 525 | 346 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 12 | W 9 | W 9 | S 16 | S 12 | W 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 51 | 71 | 79 | 190 | 309 | 74 | 101 | 333 | 184 | 52 | 252 | 246 | 254 | 371 | 361 | 480 | 224 | 78 | 113 | 89 | 195 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SW 16 | S 16 | WNW 5 | SW 15 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 19 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | — | WNW 7 | S 11 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | S 10 |
| kJ | 11 | 5 | 5 | 121 | 174 | 20 | 75 | 78 | 56 | 133 | 54 | 22 | 48 | 62 | 37 | — | 10 | 58 | 12 | 9 | 64 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | N 6 | NNW 5 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | NNW 5 | — | — | NW 7 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 92 | 73 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 112 | 17 | — | — | 27 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 34 | 34 | 35 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 35 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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 16 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.
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