Scratby Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Scratby over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, dry spell before anything worth paddling out for shows up. From Friday the 4th right through to the end of the first week, it’s mostly tiny, weak slop or just flat. The wind is howling and the combined energy of all swells directed here is barely a whisper, with numbers like 15 to 169 (moderate energy at best on the 9th), but the wave comment keeps telling us it’s poor surf conditions. The swell is just too small and messy, with periods barely hitting 9 seconds, so it’s not going to produce any real rideable waves.

The first real flicker of hope comes much later. On Tuesday the 15th, we finally see something with some punch. The summary swell height jumps to 7 ft from the NNW with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy hits 792 (strong wave energy). The morning is clean with a moderate offshore breeze, but the surf is marginal due to tide. The afternoon is the real window: 6 ft from the NNW, still clean, with a light breeze. This is the standout day. The swell direction matches the optimum direction from the guidance (N), and we’ve got clean conditions. This is the best on offer, but it’s still a week and a half away, so keep your expectations in check. It’s a beach break, so with that period around 9 seconds it’ll be a bit fat and wonky, but it’s the only real chance for a wave.

For the rest of the second week, the 16th sees a drop back to 4 ft and the wind goes cross-onshore, which kills it. After that, it’s back to tiny, weak swell with poor conditions. Honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most days, especially when the wind is strong and cross-off.

Stay patient, check the forecasts again closer to the 15th, but for now, this is a real quiet period for Scratby.

Rusty.

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