Scarecrows surfForecast / Mentawi Islands / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 01 May 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
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 Friday (May 01) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scarecrows in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 1st May)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 8th May)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 8th May)4ft (1.2m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarecrows over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 28°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
1
1
2
1
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
0.7
SW
18
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
756
704
604
555
408
402
196
156
206
215
318
240
437
408
567
421
410
345
614
679
595
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
5
SSW
15
E
5
NE
0
WSW
0
W
5
N
5
WNW
10
WNW
0
NNW
10
W
10
W
5
NE
5
NNW
5
SW
5
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
SE
10
SW
10
S
off
glassy
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
cross
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:04PM0.69m
6:20AM1.00m
6:38PM0.66m
6:50AM1.00m
7:09PM0.62m
7:22AM0.98m
7:40PM0.59m
7:53AM0.94m
8:12PM0.55m
8:26AM0.90m
8:45PM0.52m
9:01AM0.85m
9:25PM0.49m
Low Tide
12:19PM0.11m
11:41PM0.10m
12:51PM0.09m
00:08AM0.09m
1:22PM0.08m
00:36AM0.09m
1:54PM0.09m
1:05AM0.10m
2:28PM0.12m
1:35AM0.13m
3:06PM0.16m
2:06AM0.17m
3:48PM0.20m
2:40AM0.23m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
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6:20
6:20
6:19
6:19
6:19
6:19
6:19
2
1
12
5
11
1
10
2
1
6
4
2
6
Temp °C
28
28
28
28
28
28
28
29
28
28
29
28
28
28
28
28
29
28
28
28
28
33
32
32
32
33
32
32
33
31
32
32
31
32
31
32
32
32
31
31
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
S
10
0.9
S
10
1.1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
756
704
604
555
408
402
196
144
206
215
318
240
168
162
567
421
410
281
614
679
595
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
14
0.2
S
18
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
16
0.6
S
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
14
0.6
S
8
0.3
S
16
0.5
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.9
S
11
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
14
0.7
S
10
0.6
SSE
10
Energy kJ
4
25
28
129
157
156
93
43
45
181
437
408
182
177
141
345
218
96
74
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.3
SSW
12
0.3
SW
20
0.3
S
15
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
SW
21
0.7
SW
20
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
W
6
0.5
W
6
Energy kJ
4
4
3
3
44
44
33
28
61
38
69
37
41
115
388
135
98
39
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
6
0.5
WSW
5
0.6
WNW
5
1
WSW
6
0.7
W
7
0.7
W
7
Energy kJ
97
15
20
75
44
42
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
35
35
0
45
45
0
35
0
11
41
11
0
41
41
Best forecast wave conditions in Mentawi Islands
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
8
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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.

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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