Scratby surfForecast / East Anglia / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 BST
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Scratby surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Scratby sea temperature is
17.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 (Sep 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m 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 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 22nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 22nd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 21st Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scratby over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Sun morning, light winds from the WNW by Sun night).

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
4
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.7
S
0.2
N
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.6
S
0.6
N
1.2
N
3
NNE
2.5
N
1.9
N
1.3
N
1.4
N
1.6
N
1.3
N
1.2
NNE
1.1
NNE
0.9
NNE
Period(s) (?)995449994101099910988666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2826199147151514752731362930537313340291212937755
Wind
(km/h)
30
SW
30
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
25
S
10
WSW
5
NNE
25
S
35
SSW
35
SW
25
SSW
15
SW
35
NE
30
NNE
20
N
25
N
25
NNE
20
NNW
15
NNE
25
N
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:17PM
2.09
6:49AM
2.33
8:01PM
2.20
7:31AM
2.51
8:32PM
2.30
8:08AM
2.65
8:59PM
2.38
8:42AM
2.74
9:24PM
2.44
9:16AM
2.78
9:50PM
2.47
9:49AM
2.76
10:16PM
2.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:08PM
0.44
1:29AM
0.80
1:57PM
0.20
2:11AM
0.63
2:38PM
0.01
2:48AM
0.49
3:14PM
-0.10
3:22AM
0.39
3:47PM
-0.13
3:54AM
0.32
4:18PM
-0.08
4:25AM
0.28
4:48PM
0.02
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise6:31--6:31--6:33--6:35--6:37--6:39--6:41--
Sunset-7:01--7:00--6:57--6:54--6:52--6:50--6:47-
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212219212322211918171815151413141413141313
Feels °C (?)16181618191918151511131187778910810
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for East Anglia

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Scratby (fresh winds from the SW.(Wind varies from 180 to 250 degs) at Norwich Airport 28 km from Scratby). 0.4m 10s swell from the N to make surfable waves.

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30 km/h
SW
0.0
17.1
Air / Water (°C)
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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.

Scratby is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Great Yarmouth. If you plan a holiday in East Anglia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Great Yarmouth. Great Yarmouth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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