Scratby Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get real about Scratby.

Honestly, the next two weeks look pretty grim for any sort of proper session. There’s a big ol’ gap in the action, with nothing worthwhile on offer from now all the way through the morning of Saturday, September 12th. That’s a long stretch of flatness or just weak, messy dribble. When the swell does show, it’s mostly tiny and lacking any punch. The water temp is sitting at 67°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 4°F above the average, so at least you won't be cold if you paddle out for a laugh.

For the first week, from August 28th through to September 11th, the forecast is a write-off. We’re talking barely knee-high waves with periods as low as 5 to 7 seconds, and the combined swell energy is pathetic, usually well under 100 (like 17, 11, 6). The wind is often a problem too – strong cross-off or onshore breezes at 12-22 mph just make a mess of things. Even the mornings with clean offshore wind don't help because there's simply no height. Local crowds shouldn't be an issue because no one in their right mind would be out there.

The only faint pulse of hope comes on Saturday, September 12th. The morning session at Scratby sees a brief spike, with a clean 5ft swell rolling in from the north (N) at 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 388, which is the only real reading of note in the whole period. Winds are offshore and moderate from the west at 12 mph, so it’ll be clean. The period is on the shorter side at 8 seconds, so don't expect a ton of power or long walls, but for Scratby in this forecast, it’s the best you’re gonna get. Keep in mind, it’s still only 5ft, which is solid enough for a fun beginner to intermediate wave. The afternoon sees it drop off to 4ft and the wind swings cross-off, so the morning is your window.

Bottom line: save the wax for Saturday the 12th, and even then, keep your expectations low. It’s been a flat spell.

Rusty

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