Scratby Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.67° N 1.73° E

Scratby Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Scratby sea temperature is
18.5° C
3.2° 

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


Scratby surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, N swell with 472 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scratby in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 20th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 20th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 19th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


Right then, let’s have a proper look at what’s on offer for Scratby over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, I’ve gotta be honest with you – it’s a pretty grim outlook. We’re staring down the barrel of a long, flat spell. There isn’t a single recommendation in the whole 16-day run, and that’s a tough pill to swallow. The first real slice of anything that even looks like surf doesn’t show up until Saturday the 18th, and even then, it’s not pretty.

We start off with a blank week, basically. From Monday the 13th right through to early Saturday the 18th, it’s all poor surf conditions. The wind is howling from the NNE and NE at 15-19 mph, cross-onshore, and the water is chopped up and lumpy. The swell is tiny – mostly under 3 feet – and the period is short, around 4-6 seconds, which is just wind slop. There’s no energy in the water (combined energy below 100), and it’s not worth paddling out for.

Then, on Saturday the 18th, the morning is still flat, but by the afternoon we see a little pulse of 4ft from the north. The period is still short at 6 seconds, and the combined energy climbs to 102 (moderate), but the wind is a fresh 19 mph from the NNW. It’s described as cross-offshore and clean, which sounds nice, but 4ft of short-period north swell with that much wind on it is going to be pretty average. It’s a beginner wave at best, but the conditions are still poor.

Sunday the 19th is the closest we get to anything interesting. The swell picks up to 6-6ft from the north, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 359 and then 472 – that’s a moderate to strong wave energy. But here’s the kicker: the wind is cross-shore from the N at 12-16 mph, creating a cross-chop. It’s not clean, and for a beach break like Scratby, that north swell with a moderate breeze will be pretty messy and hard to read. For the more experienced folks, 6ft with that energy might offer a few bowls, but it won't be pretty. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

Monday the 20th sees a drop back to 5-5ft north swell, still with the same cross-shore wind issue. After that, it fades away into tiny leftovers for the rest of the week, with the wind eventually going light offshore on the 22nd, but the swell is a pathetic 1ft.

To be fair, Scratby is an inconsistent spot, so this kind of blank run isn't totally abnormal. The waves just aren’t going to line up. If you’re desperate, the closest you’ll get to anything rideable is Saturday afternoon the 18th through to Monday the 20th, but don’t expect anything memorable. The wind is just never on your side. Honestly, with that onshore wind and the size, this looks more interesting for a kite session than a proper paddle surf.

Stay patient, mate. Things can change.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
6
1.1
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1.3
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0.7
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1.1
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1.2
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1.3
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1.7
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8
1.6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
130
114
107
100
75
107
49
43
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21
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0
102
166
359
472
402
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
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NNE
25
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
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NE
25
ENE
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N
20
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NNW
20
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25
N
25
N
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N
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NW
Wind State
cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
7:17AM2.39m
7:46PM2.46m
8:03AM2.54m
8:43PM2.47m
8:49AM2.68m
9:39PM2.43m
9:34AM2.79m
10:35PM2.36m
10:19AM2.84m
11:30PM2.27m
11:05AM2.82m
00:24AM2.18m
11:54AM2.72m
1:16AM2.09m
Low Tide
2:28PM0.29m
2:52AM0.33m
3:18PM0.04m
3:37AM0.31m
4:05PM-0.16m
4:20AM0.33m
4:51PM-0.27m
5:01AM0.39m
5:35PM-0.27m
5:41AM0.48m
6:19PM-0.18m
6:21AM0.58m
7:02PM0.01m
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4:52
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9:12
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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13
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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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