Surf Forecasts:
Scratby surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, N swell with 450 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scratby this week:
The surf forecast for Scratby over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scratby in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scratby over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Well, folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. The forecast is pretty much a write-off for any decent surf. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple worth getting wet for.
The first real chance of anything even resembling a wave doesn’t show up until Wednesday, July 29th. That’s over a week away. Before that, it’s a whole lot of nothing. From now until then, the swell is tiny, the wind is messy, and every single session is rated as poor. It’s a real bummer, but that’s the way it lays out sometimes.
So, the only date that even pokes its head up is Wednesday, July 29th. On the morning of that Wednesday, we’ve got a pulse of swell hitting Scratby. Swell is coming from the north at 5ft, with a period of 6 seconds. That’s a short-period, wind-driven chop, not a groundswell. The combined energy is moderate (148). The wind is offshore from the west at 12 mph, which will keep the surface clean. The report calls it “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s a beginner spot, and it’s inconsistent, so don’t expect much. The crowds are only sometimes an issue, so you might have it to yourself.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year.
Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle, that Wednesday morning is your only window, and it’s not going to be anything to write home about. For the rest of the 16 days, it’s flat or junk. This is a blank run, and for a spot like this, it’s not unusual. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d be finding something else to do.
Stay tuned, and maybe the next swell will have more to offer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | SSE 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 441 | 422 | 239 | 181 | 124 | 75 | 51 | 50 | 37 | 56 | 79 | 127 | 104 | 131 | 79 | 48 | 31 | 20 | 0 | 11 | 19 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:54AM2.72m | 1:16AM2.09m | 12:47PM2.56m | 2:08AM2.03m | 1:48PM2.38m | 2:59AM1.98m | 2:53PM2.21m | 3:51AM1.96m | 3:59PM2.10m | 4:44AM1.96m | 5:02PM2.04m | 5:36AM2.00m | 6:00PM2.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:21AM0.58m | 7:02PM0.01m | 7:02AM0.70m | 7:45PM0.24m | 7:46AM0.82m | 8:31PM0.49m | 8:35AM0.93m | 9:24PM0.72m | 9:39AM1.01m | 10:38PM0.88m | 11:16AM1.03m | 00:05AM0.92m | 12:40PM0.92m | 1:08AM0.85m | |||||||
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 | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NNE 7 | — | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 7 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 6 | S 4 | N 5 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 75 | — | — | 37 | 56 | 79 | — | 27 | — | 79 | 48 | 31 | 20 | 1 | 11 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | S 4 | N 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 441 | 422 | 239 | 181 | 124 | — | 51 | 50 | — | — | — | 127 | 104 | 131 | — | — | — | — | 21 | — | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 333 | 333 | 41 | 203 | 589 | 15 | 538 | 570 | 163 | 203 | 677 | 259 | 333 | 180 | 0 | 163 | 1093 | 603 | 616 | 678 | 723 |
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