Surf Forecasts:
Scratby surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NNW swell with 225 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scratby in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM. 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 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scratby over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, but this time in feet and miles. Let's be honest, Scratby is looking bleak for the next couple of weeks. We've got a long stretch of flat, weak conditions ahead. The spot can fire up, but right now it's a waiting game.
We start with the only real blip of size. On Wednesday afternoon, September 9th, a pulse of moderate wave energy (207) brings a 4ft swell from the NNW. It's the biggest we'll see, but with a short 8-second period, it won't have much punch. The water's a warm 66°, much warmer than usual. With a moderate cross-offshore breeze, it'll be clean enough for a session, but the quality is rated poor across the board. Don't expect much.
After that, it's back to tiny, weak waves. Thursday the 10th has a little 3ft north swell with a gentle offshore wind, but the energy is weak (56). The rest of the first week and into the second is mostly flat, with waves barely reaching 2ft and often smaller. There's a moment on Monday afternoon, September 14th, with a tiny 3ft SSE swell and glassy conditions, but the period is only 4 seconds. It'll be clean, but you'll be fighting for a ride.
The second week is a total loss. The swell energy is almost non-existent, with many days showing zero combined energy. A few tiny pulses appear around Thursday the 17th and Saturday the 19th, but they're 2ft to 3ft swells from the SSE or N with short periods. There's just no power behind them.
So, the only standout is Wednesday, September 9th, because it's the only day with any real size and energy (207). With the cross-offshore wind, it'll be your best bet to get wet, but it's for experienced surfers only. Beginners, this is a washout. Keep watching the forecasts – it'll turn around eventually.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed morning, calm by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | WNW 4 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 |
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 kJ | 38 | 24 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 207 | 225 | 56 | 36 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 29 | 19 | 21 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:35PM2.01m | 5:00AM2.02m | 6:02PM2.07m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:24AM0.87m | 11:25PM0.97m | 12:09PM0.68m | 00:45AM0.85m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | SSE 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | — | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | S 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | S 5 |
| kJ | 38 | 24 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 156 | 56 | 36 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 29 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | NNE 6 | S 5 | — | — | — | N 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 13 | 2 | — | — | — | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | W 3 | NW 5 | — | — | S 4 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | 9 | 24 | 8 | — | — | — | 18 | 17 | 18 | 33 | 207 | 225 | — | 1 | 10 | 7 | 14 | — | — | 21 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 163 | 209 | 508 | 383 | 499 | 581 | 581 | 660 | 651 | 296 | 651 | 111 | 163 | 591 | 406 | 296 | 340 | 180 | 383 | 347 | 411 |
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