Scratby Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, it’s Rusty here, and I’ve got to be straight with you. Looking at the next 16 days for our coast, it's not exactly firing. We've got a couple of windows where you can get wet, but you're gonna need some patience. It's a waiting game through this first week.

Right off the bat, we're lookin' at a pretty dead stretch. For the first several days, it's flat and bumpy. Tiny swells, short periods, and winds that are all over the place. This is a real test of your commitment to just staring at the ocean. There's a gap of about a week at the start where there's just no real surf on offer, just a few tiny bumps.

Now, we finally see a little pulse of life on Wednesday, September 2nd. A small NNW swell, about 3ft, with a period of 7 seconds shows up at Scratby. It’s the first time the ocean feels like it’s trying to do something. The wind is light in the afternoon, so it should be clean, but it's just a little taste to keep you hooked.

Then it goes quiet again for a few days. The winds turn nasty, and we're back to square one. The first day that really wakes you up is Monday, September 7th. The wind turns offshore from the west, which is a huge plus for making things clean. The swell also bumps up, hitting around 4-5ft by the afternoon from the NNW, with a combined energy of 166. It's going to be a battle with that strong breeze, but there should be some proper waves for those willing to put in the work.

But the one to really circle on the calendar is Tuesday, September 8th. This is the standout of the whole outlook. The swell builds to a solid 4ft, but the period jumps to 9-10 seconds. This is real groundswell, with a combined energy reading a strong 268-274. The problem is, the wind is onshore from the ENE and E. This could make Scratby a bit of a mess, but the power is there. It's also worth noting the water temp is 67°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that's a gift.

After that pulse moves through, the energy backs down again. We get a little more life on Wednesday the 9th, with a clean, moderate offshore wind in the afternoon and a cross-off swell of about 4ft from the south. It’s not huge, but it would be clean and fun on a longboard.

The last day or two in the window looks like it fades into smaller, onshore slop again. Not worth getting too worked up about.

So, here’s the bottom line: It's a patchy outlook. The one true standout is Tuesday, September 8th, with the bigger, longer-period swell. It’s a bit risky with the wind, and this break can be inconsistent, so it might only be on for a short time. Other than that, Monday, September 7th is your best bet for clean, drivable waves. Everything else is a wash. Keep your eyes on the forecast and be ready to move when the time is right.

It's Rusty, signing off.

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