Scratby Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.67° N 1.73° E

Scratby Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Scratby sea temperature is
19.4°C
2.4° 

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


Scratby surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, S swell with 177 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NNW 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scratby in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 2nd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 2nd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Mon night).

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
8:20PM2.16m
8:15AM2.54m
8:55PM2.25m
8:46AM2.68m
9:26PM2.33m
9:15AM2.78m
9:55PM2.38m
9:45AM2.84m
10:23PM2.41m
10:17AM2.84m
10:53PM2.40m
10:52AM2.78m
11:26PM2.35m
Low Tide
2:40PM0.36m
2:44AM0.57m
3:14PM0.15m
3:18AM0.45m
3:47PM-0.02m
3:51AM0.37m
4:20PM-0.12m
4:25AM0.32m
4:54PM-0.15m
5:00AM0.31m
5:29PM-0.11m
5:36AM0.35m
6:06PM0.02m
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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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