Scratby Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let me tell you how it’s looking for Scratby over the next couple of weeks. The honest truth is, it’s a pretty grim run for the whole 16-day window. I’ve had a look at everything, and there’s not a single recommendation for a decent surf. The first few days are totally flat and messy, and that pattern just doesn’t let up. You’re looking at a solid stretch of time where the waves just aren’t cooperating.

The first record we’ve got kicks off on Monday, 20th July, and it’s a non-starter. The swell is a weak 4 ft from the north, with a short period of 8 seconds, and the wind is a cross-shore breeze at 12 mph. The combined energy is only 172 (weak), and it’s described as “poor surf conditions.” That sets the tone for the whole week. The wind stays cross-shore or cross-off, and the swell never gets above 5 ft on Wednesday the 22nd, but that’s still a dud with a fresh breeze of 19 mph and energy of 217 (moderate). It’s clean, but the waves just aren’t worth paddling out for.

From Thursday the 23rd through to the end of the first week, it’s a downhill slide. The swell drops to 3 ft and then to 3 ft, with periods hanging around 6-7 seconds. The wind is a constant problem, switching between cross, cross-on, and offshore, but the energy just disappears. On the 25th, there’s a brief moment of offshore wind from the WNW at 16 mph, but the swell is a flat 2 ft with a period of 6 seconds and energy of 39 – that’s barely a ripple. The rest of the month is a ghost town for surf. By Sunday the 26th, you’re looking at 1.0 ft and 0.7 ft swells with rain showers and light winds. The combined energy drops to 7 or 3 (weak). It’s just not happening.

The first week of August is even worse. The 31st of July has a 0.7 ft swell from the north with a 6-second period and energy of 6. The 1st of August is a flat 0.7 ft and 0.3 ft with energy of 3 and 1. Broken record. The 2nd has a 0.3 ft swell with a 4-second period and energy of 1. Into the 3rd and 4th, there’s a tiny bump of 2 ft from the north on the afternoon of the 3rd, with offshore wind, but the energy is only 17 – still nothing to get excited about. The 4th has a 0.7 ft swell with a 16 mph cross-off wind and energy of 4.

So, there’s not a single standout day. The lack of consistent swell and the persistent wind issues mean the setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, if you’re into that. For a surfer, this is a blank run. It’s the sort of thing that happens in this area from time to time – the forecasts can change, but right now, there’s just nothing on offer. Keep your eyes peeled, but I wouldn’t be holding my breath.

- Rusty

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