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Scratby Surf Forecast
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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scratby this week:
The surf forecast for Scratby over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scratby in the next 12 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 05) 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 0.2m 2s period and expected on Friday (May 02) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 5th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 5th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 5th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scratby over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 4 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 100 | 118 | 233 | 427 | 829 | 251 | 147 | 84 | 54 | 35 | 22 | 9 | 69 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 51 | 43 | 26 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | on | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | off | cross | glass | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:05AM 2.63 | 10:31PM 2.73 | 10:42AM 2.54 | 11:22PM 2.49 | 11:24AM 2.42 | 12:24AM 2.21 | 12:15PM 2.28 | 2:01AM 1.97 | 1:28PM 2.14 | 3:48AM 1.87 | 3:06PM 2.09 | 5:04AM 1.88 | 4:24PM 2.13 | 6:00AM 1.96 | 5:23PM 2.21 | 6:41AM 2.07 | 6:11PM 2.29 | 7:13AM 2.19 | 6:53PM 2.37 | 7:41AM 2.30 | 7:31PM 2.45 | 8:07AM 2.39 | 8:07PM 2.50 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:06PM -0.01 | 5:32AM 0.21 | 5:50PM 0.06 | 6:15AM 0.50 | 6:39PM 0.20 | 7:00AM 0.78 | 7:33PM 0.39 | 7:50AM 1.03 | 8:42PM 0.57 | 8:57AM 1.20 | 10:13PM 0.64 | 10:38AM 1.25 | 11:42PM 0.56 | 12:05PM 1.13 | 12:41AM 0.44 | 12:59PM 0.96 | 1:24AM 0.33 | 1:41PM 0.78 | 2:00AM 0.26 | 2:16PM 0.62 | 2:33AM 0.22 | 2:49PM 0.47 | 3:05AM 0.22 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:36 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the N by Mon morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the W by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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