Scratby Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.67° N 1.73° E

Scratby Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 03 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Scratby sea temperature is
19.1° C
2.4° 

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


Scratby surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, N swell with 86 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s 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 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 10AM. 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 7th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 7th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 7th 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 be straight with you – this is a tough one for Scratby. The forecast is filled with tiny, weak swell and very ordinary conditions, and there’s a big gap before anything even slightly worth paddling out for.

We start with a real slow period. From Monday the 3rd of August right through to the afternoon of Thursday the 6th, it’s pretty much a write-off. You’re looking at flat to tiny 0.3ft-3ft swell with cross-on winds and a lot of chop. The combined wave energy is weak, mostly under 58 (58). Not worth getting wet. After that, there’s a long stretch of minimal surf.

The first real glimmer comes on Friday morning the 7th of August. A small 3ft north swell shows up with a period of 8 seconds, delivering a weak combined energy of 86 (86). The wind is cross-off from the NW at 9 mph, leaving the surf clean, but the wave comment is only “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not great, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The water temperature is 66°, which is a notable 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – a pleasant surprise for a quick dip.

Honestly, the one standout in this whole 16-day window comes much later, on Sunday the 16th of August. The afternoon session at Scratby is the pick of the bunch. The swell is a solid 5ft from the north, with a 6-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 148 (148) – that’s moderate wave energy. Best of all, the wind goes glassy from the NW at 3 mph. That’s clean, calm conditions. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” but given the rest of the forecast, this is the one to aim for. The morning of that same day has a bit more size at 5ft and offshore wind, but it’s a gusty 19 mph, so the afternoon’s glass is the winner.

The break is inconsistent, so don’t bank on it being perfect, but it’s the only window where the clean conditions and modest swell line up. For beginners, that 5ft swell in the morning might be a bit punchy, but the 5ft in the afternoon is manageable.

There’s a few other days with small, clean waves – like the 14th and 15th – but they’re barely 0.7ft, which is flat. The 16th is the one.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on that Sunday the 16th. The long-range stuff is always a bit less certain, but it’s all we’ve got.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
49
36
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26
11
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86
82
46
26
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
10
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10
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30
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25
SW
30
WSW
30
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20
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30
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20
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High Tide
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
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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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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