Surf Forecasts:
Scratby surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NNE swell with 77 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scratby over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the Scratby area. I’ve gotta be straight with you – this forecast is a flat spell. There’s nothing worth paddling out for in the entire 16-day window. The first few days are completely out, and the pattern just doesn’t change.
We’re looking at near-zero swell energy for most of the run. The numbers tell the story: the combined wave energy barely breaks into double digits, with values like 49 (weak) and 64 (weak) on the 11th, dropping to a pathetic 3 (weak) by the 14th. Even when the swell tries to lift a little around the 18th, with a combined energy of 75 (weak) and a 3ft swell from the N, the wind is a cross-shore mess, and the surf quality is still marked as poor. The water is unusually warm, coming in at 68°F on the 11th, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s small comfort when there’s no wave to ride.
The only break in the area is Scratby, a beginner spot that’s inconsistent and fairly exposed. The swell direction is mostly N, but the optimum swell direction is N, so at least it’s not a total mismatch. The problem is the size. From the 11th through the 13th, we see waves around 2ft to 3ft, but the wind is always cross-on from the ESE or SE, creating chopped-up, crummy conditions. By the 14th, the swell drops to 0.7ft, and the wind comes from the NW, which is a cross-off breeze, but there’s nothing to ride. The best-looking session might be the morning of the 23rd, with a 2ft E swell and a clean offshore wind from the W at 15 mph, but even then, the energy is a weak 30 (weak) and the period is a short 5 seconds. That’s a small, weak, windswell that’s better suited to a longboard if you’re desperate.
For the rest of the run, we’re looking at clean, glassy conditions on the 16th morning with a 0.7ft N swell, but again, no power. The last week of the forecast is a write-off, with tiny waves (0.3ft to 1.0ft) and strong offshore winds that will make paddling a battle. This is a classic blank run for this area. The consistency is just not there, and the forecasts will need to change dramatically for there to be any hope. For now, it’s a good time to check your gear or go for a paddle on a flat day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Tue morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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) | N 7 | N 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | NNW 5 | N 9 | N 9 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 48 | 60 | 47 | 52 | 27 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 77 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:53PM2.33m | 7:54AM2.58m | 8:48PM2.39m | 8:38AM2.77m | 9:36PM2.41m | 9:20AM2.89m | 10:19PM2.40m | 10:01AM2.93m | 10:58PM2.36m | 10:43AM2.89m | 11:34PM2.30m | 11:25AM2.76m | 00:11AM2.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:20PM0.19m | 2:39AM0.45m | 3:08PM-0.08m | 3:22AM0.37m | 3:52PM-0.27m | 4:02AM0.33m | 4:33PM-0.35m | 4:40AM0.32m | 5:12PM-0.32m | 5:17AM0.35m | 5:50PM-0.17m | 5:54AM0.41m | 6:27PM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NNW 4 | S 4 | N 9 | N 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | — |
| kJ | 48 | 60 | 34 | 32 | 20 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 10 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | ESE 4 | N 8 | N 9 | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 6 | N 8 | N 10 | N 9 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 8 | N 10 | N 7 | — | — | — | N 6 | N 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 2 | ESE 3 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | NW 4 | ENE 5 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 47 | 52 | 27 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 20 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 77 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 179 | 696 | 195 | 195 | 278 | 223 | 398 | 576 | 228 | 388 | 486 | 410 | 425 | 572 | 419 | 570 | 611 | 662 | 428 | 395 | 330 |
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