Surf Forecasts:
Scratby surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NNE swell with 386 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with NNE 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scratby in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scratby over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a pretty grim stretch for Scratby. We're looking at a solid 16-day window, but the surf is just not cooperating. The first recommendation doesn't pop up until the 23rd of July, and even then, it's a bare-minimum situation. Before that, from the 15th right through to the 22nd, it's a total write-off. You've got a mix of small, weak swell, terrible cross and cross-onshore winds, and a lot of choppy, bumpy water. The combined energy barely cracks double digits for most of that time, and when it does get a little stronger on the 18th and 19th, it's blown out by fresh winds. There's nothing to get excited about in that first week.
The only glimmer, and I mean a tiny one, shows up on the morning of Thursday the 23rd. The swell is still small, coming from the north at around 5ft, but the wind swings to a light SSW, giving us a clean, cross-off breeze. The combined energy nudges up to 176 (moderate), but the wave comment says it all: "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." It's the only session in the whole 16 days to even score a 1 out of 10. At a beginner-friendly, inconsistent spot like Scratby, that's about as good as it gets right now. The water is a notable 5°F warmer than usual, sitting at 65°F.
After that little window, it's back to the doldrums. The 24th has a tiny pulse of clean, cross-off swell, but it's only 2ft and the energy is a weak 43. From the 25th onwards, the swell just flatlines. We're talking zero energy on the 25th, and then tiny, weak pulses of 2ft and less for the rest of the month. The wind is all over the place, too. By the 27th, the wind is offshore, but the swell is a pathetic 1ft from the south. It's a long, flat run.
For a spot like Scratby, which is already inconsistent, this 16-day blank run isn't a huge surprise. It's just a quiet time of year. The only real standout is that one morning on the 23rd, but it's nothing to write home about. Keep your eyes on the charts, because it tends not to stay this poor forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | N 6 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 7 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 10 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 40 | 31 | 24 | 18 | 10 | 20 | 0 | 58 | 163 | 209 | 333 | 348 | 347 | 322 | 161 | 86 | 50 | 56 | 62 | 220 | 209 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 9:39PM2.43m | 9:34AM2.79m | 10:35PM2.36m | 10:19AM2.84m | 11:30PM2.27m | 11:05AM2.82m | 00:24AM2.18m | 11:54AM2.72m | 1:16AM2.09m | 12:47PM2.56m | 2:08AM2.03m | 1:48PM2.38m | 2:59AM1.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:05PM-0.16m | 4:20AM0.33m | 4:51PM-0.27m | 5:01AM0.39m | 5:35PM-0.27m | 5:41AM0.48m | 6:19PM-0.18m | 6:21AM0.58m | 7:02PM0.01m | 7:02AM0.70m | 7:45PM0.24m | 7:46AM0.82m | 8:31PM0.49m | 8:35AM0.93m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:56 |
 | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | 9:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 6 | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 9 | — | — | NNE 10 | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 333 | — | — | 322 | — | — | 50 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 4 | N 6 | N 4 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 7 | — | N 9 | N 9 | — | N 8 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 |
| kJ | 40 | 31 | 24 | 18 | 10 | 20 | 53 | 58 | 163 | 209 | — | 348 | 347 | — | 161 | 86 | — | 56 | 62 | 220 | 209 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 477 | 613 | 601 | 548 | 700 | 715 | 1080 | 334 | 333 | 333 | 333 | 333 | 333 | 0 | 111 | 651 | 41 | 514 | 538 | 41 | 203 |
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