Scratby Surf Break

Scratby Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 52.67° N 1.73° E

Issued: 12 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Scratby sea temperature is
17.9° C

3.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Scratby surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Scratby surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, NNE swell with 71 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scratby this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Scratby in the next 16 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, grab your coffe, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ here. Bit of a quiet spell ahead, I gotta be straight with ya. The next couple of weeks are lookin’ real flat and messy most of the time, with very little to get excited about.

First up, Scratby. This spot is an inconsistent beginner’s wave that’s fairly exposed, and it’s about to go through a long, grim stretch. We’re talkin’ Monday the 6th through most of the second week with hardly a ripple worth paddling for. For the first week and a half, the swell is either non-existent or tiny – mostly under 2 ft – and the period is short and weak. The combined energy is pitiful, barely crackin’ double digits, with values like 7, 2, and 18 (weak energy). The wind’s mostly offshore or cross-offshore, keepin’ the surface clean, but there’s just no power behind it. That changes a little around Monday the 13th, when a northerly swell bumps up to 3 ft with a period of 6 seconds, and combined energy hits 68 to 80 (moderate energy). The catch? The wind is fresh and cross-shore, so you’re lookin’ at lumpy, choppy conditions. Not ideal for paddlin’ a board that’s barely movin’. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Now, there’s a little window startin’ Thursday the 16th that’s the only real stand-out in this whole run. On Thursday morning the 16th, we get a 4 ft swell from the east with a period of 5 seconds, and a clean cross-offshore wind from the NNW at 19 mph. Combined energy is 69 (moderate energy). The afternoon holds similar at 3 ft and 53 combined energy, still clean. Then into Friday the 17th morning, it’s 3 ft from the ENE, 6 seconds, with clean cross-offshore winds at 19 mph. That’s the best of a bad lot – small, clean, and with enough push for a longboard or a funboard. The period is short, so it’ll be a bit weak and sectiony, but with that offshore wind it’ll be ridable and lookin’ pretty. Crowds can be around sometimes, but with the lack of consistent swell, it might be quiet.

After that, Saturday the 18th drops off a cliff back to 0.7 ft and then Sunday the 19th is flat. There’s a final pulse Monday the 20th with 3 ft from the north, 7 second period, and a fresh offshore from the WNW at 22 mph – combined energy of 71 (moderate energy). Clean again, but still small. Then Tuesday the 21st sees the energy drop again. So really, if you’re itchin’ for a surf, keep your eyes on Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th. It’s not gonna be epic, but it’s the only clean, ridable swell we’ve got. Otherwise, it’s a dry spell you’ll want to spend fixin’ your dings.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
5
0.3
NW
3
0.4
NNW
6
0.7
NW
5
0.1
N
11
0.5
N
6
0.5
N
6
0.4
N
6
0.6
N
7
0.5
N
7
0.4
N
6
0.3
N
6
0.3
N
6
0.2
N
7
0.7
ENE
4
0.6
ENE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.9
NE
5
0.8
NE
4
0.9
NNE
4
1.1
NNE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
7
2
11
0
2
22
18
10
40
21
12
6
6
4
17
13
15
35
22
31
71
Wind (km/h)
25
WNW
20
WNW
15
WSW
25
WNW
20
NNW
5
W
10
NNW
15
E
10
S
15
SSE
25
SE
15
E
15
ESE
20
E
20
E
15
E
20
ENE
20
NE
25
NE
30
NE
30
NNE
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
12:28PM2.45m
1:54AM1.96m
1:21PM2.36m
2:58AM1.98m
2:27PM2.28m
3:57AM2.02m
3:39PM2.25m
4:51AM2.08m
4:46PM2.28m
5:41AM2.16m
5:49PM2.34m
6:30AM2.26m
6:49PM2.41m
Low Tide
7:02AM0.76m
7:44PM0.30m
7:47AM0.87m
8:31PM0.38m
8:39AM0.96m
9:27PM0.46m
9:44AM1.01m
10:37PM0.53m
11:08AM0.97m
11:56PM0.53m
12:29PM0.80m
1:05AM0.47m
1:33PM0.56m
2:02AM0.39m
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:37
4:37
4:39
4:39
4:41
4:41
4:43
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9:16
9:16
9:15
9:15
9:14
9:14
9:13
 mm
Temp °C
26
28
21
24
24
18
21
21
21
24
23
22
21
21
19
19
20
18
17
17
14
Feels °C
21
24
21
19
21
17
20
19
19
20
19
21
19
18
17
16
17
15
14
13
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
5
0.4
NNW
6
0.5
N
6
0.5
N
6
0.4
N
6
0.6
N
7
0.5
N
7
0.4
N
6
0.3
N
6
0.3
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
6
Energy kJ
7
11
22
18
10
40
21
12
6
6
3
3
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
4
0.2
S
4
0.1
N
11
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
6
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
1
1
2
6
2
2
4
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
3
0.1
S
6
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
9
0.1
NE
6
Energy kJ
2
1
6
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
NW
5
0.7
NW
5
0.6
NNW
5
0.4
SE
3
0.3
ESE
3
0.4
ESE
4
0.4
E
3
0.7
ENE
4
0.6
ENE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.9
NE
5
0.8
NE
4
0.9
NNE
4
1.1
NNE
5
Energy kJ
3
14
25
17
2
2
4
3
17
13
15
35
22
31
71
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
569
472
566
572
582
476
468
193
163
468
398
268
425
440
425
417
370
351
633
527
499
Best forecast wave conditions in East Anglia
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
7
5
5
9
6
9
9
5
6
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
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Information about the Scratby Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Scratby provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Scratby can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scratby 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 (Scratby) 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 Scratby 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.

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