Surf Forecasts:
Scratby surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NW swell with 85 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NNW 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scratby in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scratby over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what we've got on the cards for Scratby over the next couple of weeks.
To be honest with you, it's a pretty grim outlook for a while. We've got a real flat spell kicking things off. For days on end—from the start of the period right through to the end of September—it's mostly tiny, weak, and unsurfable. You're looking at waves barely pushing 0.7 ft to 1.0 ft for a good long stretch, even if the wind sometimes has a clean offshore feel. There's a brief flicker on the afternoon of Wednesday the 16th of September where we see 3 ft of swell from the NNW, but with a short period of 6 seconds and combined wave energy of just (77), it's a pretty weak, sloppy affair. Not worth getting excited about.
Now, we finally get a pulse of something to work with right at the back end of the week. On Tuesday the 22nd of September, a NNW swell pushes up to 5 ft, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to (188), which is outright moderate and the best we'll see. That swell hangs around through Wednesday the 23rd of September, with consistent 4 ft to 4 ft sets from the N and NNW and energy holding in the (160-183) range.
The real kicker here is the wind. It stays mostly cross-offshore through Tuesday and Wednesday, which should keep the lineup tidy. For a beach break like Scratby, that's about as good as it's going to get in this window. The water is sitting at a notable 65°F, which feels a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. Just keep in mind, when we get periods as short as 6 to 8 seconds, the waves can be a bit crumbly and lack real punch. It's not a day for the beginners either—that 5 ft swell is starting to push the limits for learning.
So, if you're desperate for a paddle, your best bet is Tuesday the 22nd of September and Wednesday the 23rd of September. That's the one true standout. Everything else in this 16-day window is pretty much a write-off. That's the reality here.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NNW 5 | N 4 | N 6 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
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 kJ | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 58 | 39 | 54 | 41 | 12 | 39 | 48 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 1 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 10:17PM2.49m | 10:16AM2.84m | 10:46PM2.44m | 10:54AM2.70m | 11:17PM2.35m | 11:33AM2.51m | 11:49PM2.22m | 12:15PM2.28m | 00:27AM2.07m | 1:09PM2.05m | 1:24AM1.91m | 2:41PM1.85m | 3:10AM1.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:44PM-0.22m | 4:52AM0.23m | 5:18PM-0.04m | 5:26AM0.27m | 5:51PM0.19m | 5:59AM0.37m | 6:24PM0.45m | 6:33AM0.51m | 6:58PM0.70m | 7:10AM0.69m | 7:35PM0.92m | 7:56AM0.88m | 8:24PM1.11m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 21 | 16 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | NNW 5 | N 4 | N 6 | N 5 | SSE 4 | N 12 | SSE 5 | N 11 | N 10 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | N 8 | S 6 | SSE 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 39 | 54 | 41 | 12 | 39 | 48 | 15 | 10 | 33 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | — | — | — | N 13 | N 5 | N 5 | N 11 | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | N 8 | — | N 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 5 | — | 5 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 2 | — | — | — | S 4 | — | NW 5 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 2 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | NW 5 | W 3 | W 3 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 13 | — | 28 | 83 | 58 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 35 | 11 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 522 | 398 | 398 | 383 | 401 | 472 | 661 | 655 | 470 | 411 | 0 | 124 | 325 | 334 | 216 | 319 | 581 | 662 | 662 | 562 | 452 |
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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).
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