Scarecrows Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking for Scarecrows over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water temp is sitting at a warm 85°F which is pretty standard for this time of year, nothing to get excited about.

Now, don’t get too keen just yet because the first few days are looking pretty average. The wave energy is there—moderate to strong stuff with readings like 1301 up to 1560—but the winds are mostly cross or cross-off with a bit of chop, and the surf itself is small, around 3ft to 5ft. Honestly, it’s all a bit marginal for the first week, with scores on the low side. There’s a bit of a run from the 6th through to the 11th where it’s just not quite coming together.

We start to see a proper bump in size from the 12th of September into the weekend. Saturday the 12th morning has a 5ft SSW swell with a long 19-second period—proper groundswell—and cross-off winds making it clean. That energy is pumping at 2138, so it’s strong. The afternoon gets a bit bigger at 6ft but turns cross-shore, losing some of the shine. Sunday the 13th morning is the real standout: 7ft of SSW swell, 17-second period, and cross-off winds giving clean conditions. That’s a solid size for advanced surfers only, as it’s over the 5ft mark and pushing towards 8ft. The combined energy is a thumping 2625. This is your best bet in the whole run, no question. Crowds are possible here, so be ready to share.

After that, the middle of the second week drops back a bit. 5ft to 6ft swells with moderate cross-shore winds—still surfable but not as crisp. A nice little window pops up on Thursday the 17th afternoon: glassy conditions with a 3ft SW groundswell at 17 seconds. That’s clean and inviting for anyone.

Looking into the final days, the 19th and 20th have some promise. Saturday the 19th morning brings 7ft of SSW swell with clean cross-off winds and strong energy (2099). Again, that’s expert territory. Then Sunday the 21st morning turns glassy with a 5ft SSW swell—smaller, but perfect conditions. That’s a lovely way to finish the outlook.

Overall, the standout is definitely the 13th of September morning session. Big, clean, and powerful. The 21st morning is a close second for those who want clean but not too heavy. A few days in the middle are worth a look if you’re flexible. Rusty out.

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