Scratby Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.67° N 1.73° E

Scratby Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Scratby sea temperature is
18.4° C
2.5° 

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


Scratby surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, N swell with 114 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s 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 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 23rd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scratby over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next few weeks for our local stretch.

Honestly, it’s a pretty flat and frustrating run ahead. We’ve got a long gap of nothing worth paddling out for, starting right now and stretching all the way through to the morning of the 27th of July. That’s nearly a week of near-flat, weak, and messy conditions. The wind is mostly cross or cross-off, but there’s just no swell to work with. The water is sitting at a very warm 65°F, which is about 5°F warmer than usual for this time of year – feels like a bath, but there’s nothing to ride.

The first real chance of anything surfable comes on the morning of Monday the 27th of July at Scratby. It’s still nothing to shout about, but we’ll take what we can get. The swell is a tiny 2ft from the NNW with a short period of 7 seconds, and the combined wave energy is weak (89). The wind is a light cross-off from the NW, keeping the surface clean, but the waves are just ordinary. It’s a beginner-friendly size, but it’s inconsistent and the quality is poor.

After that, it’s back to the doldrums. The following days are a mix of onshore, cross-on, and choppy winds with even smaller swell. The morning of the 3rd of August has a little offshore wind, but the swell is still only 2ft and weak. There’s no standout session in this whole 16-day window. The best bet, if you’re desperate for a paddle, is that Monday morning on the 27th, but keep your expectations low.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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89
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:51AM1.96m
3:59PM2.10m
4:44AM1.96m
5:02PM2.04m
5:36AM2.00m
6:00PM2.04m
6:27AM2.08m
6:53PM2.08m
7:14AM2.19m
7:42PM2.12m
7:56AM2.32m
8:27PM2.16m
Low Tide
9:24PM0.72m
9:39AM1.01m
10:38PM0.88m
11:16AM1.03m
00:05AM0.92m
12:40PM0.92m
1:08AM0.85m
1:35PM0.77m
1:54AM0.75m
2:20PM0.60m
2:32AM0.64m
2:59PM0.43m
3:07AM0.55m
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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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