Scratby Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for our little corner of the coast.

Honestly, mate, it’s a pretty flat and frustrating stretch ahead. We’ve got a solid 9-day gap of nothing worth paddling out for. The first hint of any real energy doesn’t show up until Tuesday the 11th, and even then, it’s a one-hit wonder before it fades again.

Scratby is the only spot on the cards, and it’s a real beggars-can’t-be-choosers situation. It’s an inconsistent, beginner-friendly beach, so don’t expect any barrels.

For the first week and a bit, from now right through to Monday the 10th, it’s just tiny, wind-affected slop. Swells are barely 0.7 ft to 3 ft, with short, weak periods around 5 to 7 seconds. The wave energy is pathetic—hardly registering above 50 (weak energy). Winds are mostly cross or onshore, making it choppy and messy. There’s a brief moment on Tuesday morning the 4th with a light offshore wind and clean 2 ft surf, but it’s just too small to get excited about.

The one glimmer comes on Tuesday morning, August 11th. We finally see a pulse of swell push in. The wave height bumps up to 5 ft from the NNW, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 188 (moderate energy). More importantly, we’ve got a light offshore wind from the west. That means clean, peeling lines for a beach break. It’s not huge, but for a spot that’s been dead for over a week, this is the standout session. Keep your expectations realistic—this is a beginner wave at a beach, so it’ll be mushy but rideable.

After that, it drops back down. Wednesday the 12th sees 4 ft of windswell, but the wind swings around and messes it up. By the end of the week, we’re back to tiny, weak dribble.

So, to sum it up: if you’re desperate for a paddle, circle Tuesday morning, August 11th on the calendar. That’s your best shot. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off.

Rusty.

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