Scarecrows Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it. The first real opportunity is on Sunday the 5th of July, but it’s only marginal. The surf is 5ft from the south with 14-second period, but that cross wind from the south makes it a bit bumpy. The energy is strong though, sitting at (1240). Honestly, not a standout.

Monday the 6th of July morning shapes up better – glassy conditions, zero wind. Wait, it’s a risk of thunderstorms, but the water is dead calm. The swell is 4ft from the south at 13 seconds. That’s clean, with moderate energy (953). For a reef break like Scarecrows (a reef setup), that’s a nice window, but the score tells me it’s not quite pumping. It’s a good morning session if you’re an advanced surfer.

Tuesday and Wednesday (7th and 8th of July) are rough. Strong winds, cross-chop, and the swell gets a bit bigger to 6ft, but it’s messy. The energy is high (up to 1295 on Wednesday morning), but the wind kills it. Not worth paddling out.

Now, here’s the standout. Thursday morning the 9th of July. Swell sits at 5ft from the SSW with 14-second period, clean offshore from the ENE at just 5 km/h. That’s excellent conditions for experienced surfers. The energy is solid (1109). This is the one to circle. The water temperature is 86°F, which is about average for the time of year. Small crowds are possible, so you might have some company, but it’s a reef break, so expect proper waves.

Friday the 10th of July morning still has a clean 5ft from the SSW at 16 seconds, but the wind is cross-off from the SE at 12 mph. It’s rideable, but not as good as Thursday. The energy is still strong (1253).

Saturday the 11th of July sees the swell drop to 3ft to 4ft, but glassy conditions on the afternoon. Very clean, small waves. Good for a longboard if you’ve got one.

Sunday the 12th of July continues small – 3ft to 3ft, glassy in the afternoon. Clean but tiny.

Monday the 13th of July – now this is interesting. The swell is only 3ft from the SSW, but the period jumps to 21 seconds. That’s a very long-period groundswell. For a reef break like Scarecrows, that’s a dream – long, powerful lines. The energy is (1003), and it’s clean with light cross-off wind. This is for advanced surfers only; it’s excellent conditions. Tuesday the 14th of July follows up with a bigger 6ft from the SSW at 17 seconds, glassy in the afternoon. The energy rockets to (1935) – very strong. Again, excellent for experienced surfers.

The rest of the week from the 15th to the 20th of July stays consistent with 4ft to 5ft SSW swell, mostly clean winds, and plenty of glassy mornings. The 18th of July (Saturday) morning stands out with 4ft at 17 seconds and clean cross-off wind – energy at (1282). But the best of the whole period? Thursday the 9th for the clean offshore lines, and Tuesday the 14th for the size and power. Mark those.

Scarecrows is a consistent reef break, so there’s always something on offer. It’s an advanced spot, and with crowds possible, you’ll want to be early. The swell direction from the SSW matches the optimum SW direction closely, so the waves will be well-shaped.

Stay safe out there.

- Rusty

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