Scarecrows Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Scarecrows. This is a proper reef break for advanced surfers only, so don’t even think about it if you’re not confident. The swell direction from the SSW is what this spot loves, and water temp is about average for the season.

Sunday the 12th is a no-go. Knee-to-waist high at 1.0m, side-shore breeze, and the energy is weak. Monday the 13th gets a bit bigger, 1.2m in the morning, still messy with side-wind and storm clouds. The afternoon has a very long 21-second period, but the wind is cross and the energy is moderate. It’ll be fat.

Tuesday the 14th sees the energy kick up into the strong zone with 1.3m, but the side-shore wind keeps it from being clean. This continues through Wednesday the 15th.

Now, a real bright spot. Thursday morning the 16th. The report says “expect very good surf conditions” and it’s “clean.” We’ve got 1.2m of SW swell, a 15-second period, and a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate. This is your window for smooth, lined-up reef waves.

The next few days are up and down. Friday the 17th is messy. Saturday the 18th morning is clean again with 1.1m. Then Sunday the 19th afternoon is glassy with zero wind, 1.2m, and a 19-second period. The report calls it “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers” with strong energy. That long-period groundswell on the reef will be powerful and glass-smooth.

Monday the 20th brings a big pulse: 2.0m of SSW swell, which is expert territory, but the wind is a clean cross-offshore and the energy is massive at 2700. This is serious. Tuesday the 21st stays clean, with the afternoon also declared “excellent” with 1.4m.

We have a solid run of clean conditions from Wednesday the 22nd through Thursday the 23rd (1.7m S swell) and Friday the 24th, which has 2.1m of S swell in the afternoon with light cross-off wind and massive energy. That’s a big, powerful session.

Saturday the 25th morning is clean with 1.4m and strong energy. Sunday the 26th afternoon is another standout: 2.2m of S swell, 15-second period, glassy conditions, and the report says “excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers.” The energy is huge.

The run finishes on Monday the 27th morning with offshore wind from the NE, 1.6m of S swell, and clean conditions.

For the best sessions, experts should pin Sunday the 19th afternoon for that glassy, long-period magic. For pure power, Monday the 20th and Sunday the 26th afternoon are the heavyweights.

This reef breaks consistently when the swell direction hits it. Expect some crowd factor, as it’s known to get “sometimes” busy with the advanced crew. It’s a spot that delivers when the conditions align.

Stay safe out there.

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