Surf Forecasts:
Scratby surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, ENE swell with 190 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scratby this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Scratby in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scratby over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here again, switching to feet and Fahrenheit for those who think that way. Let’s talk about Scratby over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a tough outlook. The forecast shows a long, flat spell with little to no proper surf. From Wednesday the 29th of July through to the 5th of August, it’s mostly tiny, weak waves and onshore or cross-shore winds. The swell is barely 1ft to 2ft, with wave energy readings that are mostly weak – in the low teens to 20s.
The only break in sight is Scratby. On Monday the 3rd of August, the afternoon swell picks up to about 4ft from the ENE, but a fresh cross-onshore wind at 18 mph makes it lumpy. The energy climbs to 103 units, but the quality is poor. The next day, Tuesday the 4th of August, the morning swell hits around 5ft from the ENE, with a strong onshore wind at 25 mph – messy and blown out. The combined energy jumps to 240 units, but that’s expert territory; beginners should stay out.
The best you’ll get in this whole stretch is Thursday morning the 6th of August. The swell is about 4ft from the east, with a clean, light cross-offshore wind from the NW at just 3 mph. The energy is 101 units – moderate. For Scratby, that’s a rare clean window. The water temp is a warm 66°, which is *much warmer than normal* for this time of year (an anomaly of about 5°F), so you might get away with a springsuit. The ride is described only as “surfable but very ordinary,” and the afternoon sees the wind turn cross-onshore, so don’t sleep in.
From the 7th of August onward, it’s back to tiny waves and poor conditions. No standouts. This is a dry spell for surfers, plain and simple. Keep your board in the car, but maybe don’t wax it.
That’s the word from the beach.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the ENE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | SSE 4 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 5 | NNE 4 | E 4 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | N 5 | N 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
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 kJ | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 82 | 182 | 188 | 137 | 102 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:07PM2.19m | 9:09AM2.59m | 9:45PM2.21m | 9:40AM2.68m | 10:20PM2.21m | 10:12AM2.73m | 10:53PM2.21m | 10:44AM2.73m | 11:28PM2.20m | 11:18AM2.69m | 00:06AM2.17m | 11:57AM2.59m | 00:50AM2.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:36PM0.27m | 3:40AM0.48m | 4:11PM0.13m | 4:14AM0.43m | 4:46PM0.04m | 4:48AM0.42m | 5:21PM-0.01m | 5:23AM0.45m | 5:57PM0.00m | 5:59AM0.51m | 6:34PM0.07m | 6:38AM0.59m | 7:13PM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — |
 | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 12 |
Temp °C | 27 | 29 | 28 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | SSE 4 | N 8 | NNW 4 | SE 4 | N 7 | N 6 | E 4 | ENE 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 7 | N 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 |
| kJ | 14 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 85 | 52 | 48 | 27 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 9 | S 4 | N 8 | NNW 5 | ESE 3 | N 8 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | N 13 | N 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 14 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 16 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SSE 4 | WNW 2 | NW 3 | NE 3 | ESE 2 | N 5 | NNE 4 | — | N 3 | E 4 | — | — | N 5 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 8 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | 8 | 4 | 33 | 82 | 182 | 188 | 137 | 102 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 569 | 576 | 581 | 661 | 678 | 603 | 567 | 681 | 572 | 569 | 591 | 523 | 570 | 570 | 581 | 339 | 383 | 317 | 662 | 180 | 195 |
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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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