Scratby Surf Break

Scratby Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 52.67° N 1.73° E

Issued: 6 pm 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Scratby sea temperature is
17.4° C

2.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Scratby surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Scratby surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, NNW swell with 147 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NW 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 1PM. 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 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 3rd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 3rd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 3rd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scratby over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Scratby over the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch. We’ve got a real long gap with nothin’ worthwhile on the table.

The whole 16-day window is lookin’ pretty flat and sad. The water is sitting at 63°, which is *much warmer than normal* for this time of year – feels like bathwater for July. But that’s about the only exciting thing. The combined wave energy barely tickles double digits for most of it, and anything that does show up has a period of only 4 to 7 seconds, which is just wind slop.

The first bit of hope comes way down the line, on Wednesday the 16th of July, where we see a tiny pulse: 2ft from the ENE with a period of just 5 seconds. It’s got a weak combined energy of 25 (25) and a light cross-onshore breeze from the ESE. It’s still only rated as poor surf, but it might be the best of a bad bunch for a quick mess-around on a longboard. But honestly, that’s faint praise.

Before that? Nothing. Zip. We’ve got a solid week and a half of flatness or close-out junk. There’s a moment on the morning of Saturday the 5th of July where we get a clean-looking 2ft from the NNW with a moderate offshore wind from the WNW, but the period’s only 6 seconds and the energy is a measly 22 (22). You might get a few waist-high close-outs if you’re desperate.

Look, if you’re after paddle surfing, this ain’t the spot for the next 16 days. That stretch from now until mid-July is a write-off. The onshore winds and tiny, short-period waves make it look more interesting for a kite session than a surf session, especially with that consistent cross-onshore breeze. Don’t hold your breath. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a blank run.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
2
Friday
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Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
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PM
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AM
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AM
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Night
AM
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Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
6
0.9
NW
7
1
NNW
6
0.9
N
7
0.7
N
8
0.6
N
7
0.5
N
7
0.5
N
6
0.6
NNW
6
0.5
NNW
6
0.5
N
5
0.5
N
5
0.5
NNW
5
0.5
NNW
5
0.5
NNW
5
0.4
NNW
5
0.4
N
5
0.1
N
10
0.5
N
5
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4
79
82
88
55
36
22
19
22
0
14
14
0
0
0
9
9
2
13
31
21
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
25
WNW
20
NW
10
SE
10
W
25
WNW
15
WNW
25
W
20
NW
5
NNE
15
W
25
W
20
NW
15
W
25
NW
15
N
10
WSW
15
NNW
20
NNE
10
NE
15
NE
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:31PM2.13m
10:31AM2.58m
11:12PM2.06m
11:07AM2.57m
11:57PM2.01m
11:45AM2.53m
00:51AM1.97m
12:28PM2.45m
1:54AM1.96m
1:21PM2.36m
2:58AM1.98m
2:27PM2.28m
3:57AM2.02m
Low Tide
5:05PM0.21m
5:08AM0.52m
5:43PM0.20m
5:44AM0.58m
6:22PM0.21m
6:21AM0.66m
7:02PM0.24m
7:02AM0.76m
7:44PM0.30m
7:47AM0.87m
8:31PM0.38m
8:39AM0.96m
9:27PM0.46m
9:44AM1.01m
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4:33
4:35
4:35
4:37
4:37
4:39
4:39
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9:19
9:19
9:17
9:17
9:16
9:16
9:15
9:15
 mm
2
Temp °C
20
18
18
20
20
20
25
22
19
21
20
26
27
22
24
23
21
22
19
17
16
Feels °C
16
14
14
17
18
17
22
19
19
21
18
21
23
21
21
21
21
19
15
16
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
6
0.7
N
6
0.9
N
7
0.7
N
8
0.6
N
7
0.5
N
7
0.5
N
6
0.6
NNW
6
0.5
N
5
0.5
N
5
0.2
S
4
0.4
NNW
5
0.4
N
5
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
6
Energy kJ
4
36
88
55
36
22
19
22
14
14
1
9
9
2
1
31
21
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
5
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
S
4
0.2
S
4
0.1
N
7
0.3
NNE
8
Energy kJ
2
2
1
1
1
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
5
0.9
NW
7
1
NNW
6
0.5
S
4
0.3
W
2
0.3
WNW
3
0.3
WNW
2
0.8
NNW
6
0.5
NNW
6
0.3
WNW
2
0.5
NNW
5
0.5
NNW
5
0.5
NNW
5
0.4
NNW
5
0.5
N
5
0.2
ESE
2
Energy kJ
19
79
82
7
1
1
1
41
17
1
15
14
14
9
13
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
411
0
111
15
18
480
655
410
472
522
203
469
572
505
572
572
476
444
538
444
468
Best forecast wave conditions in East Anglia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
5
5
6
5
9
7
5
8
9
8
6
8
9
6
9
5
5
9
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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 16 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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