
Surf Forecasts:
Scratby surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NNW swell with 238 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 (Sep 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scratby over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – it’s a grim picture on the horizon for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a prolonged stretch of flat, weak, and messy conditions. If you’re jonesing for a wave, you’re going to need a serious dose of patience.
The only break we’ve got on the map is Scratby. It’s a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly exposed to the north, and it’s inconsistent at the best of times – so this blank run is par for the course around here. The water’s running at a balmy 66°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you stare at the flatness.
Right, let’s break down the nada. This week is essentially a write-off. Monday afternoon kicks things off with a tiny 0.7ft of north swell and a 6-second period. The combined energy is a weak 3. The wind is cross-off, but it’s just not enough to do anything. Tuesday is even worse, with the swell dropping to 0.3ft. We do see a brief blip of 5ft on Wednesday morning, and the energy jumps up to a moderate 266, but the period is a short 8 seconds. The wind is a cross-off, and the report calls it “poor surf conditions” – that’s the classic sign of a jumbled, close-out mess. Don't get fooled by the size; it’s not going to be any good.
After that, it’s a slow descent into nothingness. We’ve got a solid seven-day dry spell from Wednesday afternoon all the way through to the following Wednesday. There’s a bit of swell on Thursday (2ft), but the combined energy is weak, under 60, and the winds are all over the shop. Friday through to next Tuesday, the swell is consistently under 1ft, and you’re looking at single-digit energy readings. We even see some 10-second period swells on the 16th and 18th, but they’re pushing a paltry 0.3ft to 0.7ft. It’s all bark and no bite. That 0.3ft on the 16th with a 10-second period is a joke. On the 18th, we get a glassy morning, but the swell is a pathetic 0.7ft.
The only faint, distant hope is on Tuesday the 22nd. The forecast shows a solid north-northeast swell of 1ft, with a stiff offshore wind from the west-northwest. But it’s coming in at 25 mph, which the file calls a “strong breeze” – it’s going to be clean but nearly impossible to paddle into. It’s one for the most determined and experienced, and honestly, with such a tiny wave, even that’s a stretch. The energy is still weak at 5.
So, there you have it. A classic Norfolk flat spell. The best advice I can give you is to get the kite out or find another hobby for a week or two. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing on the cards that’s worth getting wet for.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | N 8 | NW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 5 | N 5 | S 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 5 | N 14 | N 13 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1 | 1 | 0 | 238 | 218 | 82 | 44 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:05AM2.21m | 7:10PM2.18m | 6:57AM2.43m | 8:02PM2.30m | 7:41AM2.64m | 8:43PM2.40m | 8:22AM2.81m | 9:17PM2.47m | 9:01AM2.90m | 9:47PM2.49m | 9:38AM2.91m | 10:17PM2.49m | 10:16AM2.84m | 10:46PM2.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:18PM0.37m | 1:39AM0.68m | 2:08PM0.06m | 2:24AM0.52m | 2:52PM-0.17m | 3:04AM0.38m | 3:32PM-0.30m | 3:41AM0.29m | 4:09PM-0.32m | 4:17AM0.23m | 4:44PM-0.22m | 4:52AM0.23m | 5:18PM-0.04m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 10 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 5 | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | S 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | — | S 4 | S 4 | — | NNW 7 | NNW 6 |
— | 7 | — | 84 | 157 | 82 | 44 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 9 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | N 7 | — | N 6 | — | — | — | N 14 | — | N 12 | N 12 |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | N 13 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | W 3 | NW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | — | S 3 | S 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | SE 2 | S 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — |
11 | 2 | 99 | 238 | 218 | — | — | 4 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | 12 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 420 | 651 | 470 | 199 | 180 | 0 | 163 | 163 | 398 | 296 | 302 | 307 | 441 | 533 | 420 | 319 | 401 | 307 | 522 | 401 | 428 |
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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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