Surf Forecasts:
Scratby surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NNW swell with 65 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scratby this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Scratby in the next 16 days are 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scratby over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let me tell you straight up, it’s been a rough stretch for surf around here. The forecast for the next two weeks is a bit of a bummer, with a whole lot of flat, messy days ahead.
We’re looking at Scratby for the entire forecast period, and honestly, for the first week and a half, there’s almost nothing to get excited about. From now through the 14th of August, the swell is tiny, the periods are short, and the wind is all over the place. Most days we’re seeing waves under 3 feet, and the wind is either onshore, cross-onshore, or just too strong. The 11th of August has a little bump in energy, but it's still onshore and messy. It’s a wasteland for paddle surfing.
The first real hint of life doesn't show up until Saturday the 15th of August. The morning session will see a bit of a pulse, with a 3ft swell from the NNE, and a 6-second period. The combined energy is a weak 85, but the wind is a clean cross-offshore from the SSW. That’s the best we’ll see for a while, but it’s still pretty ordinary – just “surfable” at best.
The only possible standout, and I’m saying this with caution, is the morning of Sunday the 16th of August. We get a 4ft swell from the NNE, with a 7-second period and a combined energy of 166. That’s the most energy we’ll see in the whole run. The wind is a clean cross-offshore from the NW. For a spot that’s been flat, this is the one to circle. But don’t get your hopes up too high, it’s still a long way out and conditions could change. This is a beginner-friendly break, and with the swell staying under 5 feet, it’s safe for all levels, but it’s inconsistent here, so don’t expect a set every minute.
After that, the 17th and 18th drop back down into the doldrums. So, if you’re desperate, the 16th of August is your best bet. Otherwise, keep your board waxed and wait for a better forecast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu morning, light winds from the N by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 |
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 kJ | 44 | 32 | 38 | 35 | 26 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 64 | 45 | 23 | 14 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:18AM2.69m | 00:06AM2.17m | 11:57AM2.59m | 00:50AM2.11m | 12:45PM2.46m | 1:46AM2.04m | 1:45PM2.31m | 2:54AM1.98m | 3:04PM2.20m | 4:08AM1.97m | 4:28PM2.15m | 5:15AM2.04m | 5:44PM2.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:59AM0.51m | 6:34PM0.07m | 6:38AM0.59m | 7:13PM0.19m | 7:19AM0.70m | 7:57PM0.36m | 8:06AM0.81m | 8:50PM0.55m | 9:06AM0.92m | 10:02PM0.71m | 10:35AM0.94m | 11:36PM0.76m | 12:14PM0.79m | 00:54AM0.69m | |||||||
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 | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 16 | 19 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 20 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | SSE 4 | N 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 38 | 35 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 2 | — | — | 64 | 45 | 23 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | N 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 11 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 4 | E 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | N 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | S 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WNW 4 | NNW 6 | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | — | N 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 44 | 32 | — | — | 12 | 29 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 17 | 34 | — | — | 7 | 7 | 16 | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 425 | 476 | 428 | 124 | 223 | 228 | 325 | 552 | 661 | 422 | 226 | 18 | 18 | 183 | 163 | 791 | 659 | 567 | 428 | 570 | 603 |
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