Scratby Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you. Looking at the charts for the next couple of weeks, it’s a bit of a slow grind for most of the period. We’ve got a long, flat spell ahead before things finally wake up. Don’t get too antsy, though, because there is a glimmer of something on the horizon, but you’re gonna need some patience.

The next week to ten days is looking pretty sad, to be honest. We're talking about a lot of days with tiny, weak surf, mostly under 3 feet, and a lot of it coming from the north with short, weak periods. The energy just isn't there. The swell window is pretty closed, and we are dealing with a lot of cross-shore and onshore breezes messing up what little bump there is. It’s one of those stretches where you’re better off getting the gear sorted or doing the beach walk with the dog, because paddling out is going to be a frustrating battle for next to nothing. The water temp is a notable 67°, which is about 5° warmer than usual for this time of year, so the water will feel nice, but the waves just won’t be there.

We'll see a brief pulse of energy around the 20th and 21st of August. It’s not a monster, but it’s the most interesting we’ve got. The swell builds on the Thursday morning, hitting around 5ft from the NNW with a period of 6 seconds. The energy will be moderate at 151. The wind looks like it will be a cross-offshore, which should keep things from being too messy. It’s surfable, but you’ll be working for it. By Friday the 21st, the swell peaks a bit more, with 6ft from the north, and the energy jumps up to 377-417. That's a moderate pulse, but the period is still short at 8 seconds, so it won't have the punch of a proper groundswell. There will be some clean windows with the cross-off wind, but the short period will make it a bit crumbly. This is not a day for beginners, as the wave heights are pushing past the 5-foot mark. It’s more of a challenge for the experienced crew.

The standout window, if you can call it that, is the Friday morning of the 21st. That's your best bet. 6ft of north swell, clean conditions with that cross-off breeze, and the most energy we will see all period. It won't be epic, but it's the most promising stretch. After that, it fades pretty quickly back down to the small stuff for the weekend.

So, there you have it. A long, flat spell, then a brief, average-quality pulse of swell around the 20th and 21st. If you’re desperate, that Friday the 21st morning is your window, but keep your expectations in check. It’s a long-range call, so it’s promising but not set in stone. Otherwise, it’s a good time to do some maintenance.

Rusty, out.

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