Scratby Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.67° N 1.73° E

Scratby Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Scratby sea temperature is
18.3° C
2.7° 

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


Scratby surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, N swell with 472 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scratby in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 24th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 24th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 19th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s be honest. The next couple of weeks are a tough watch for us around Scratby. There’s nothing happening for the first week that I’d paddle out for. We've got a long, dry spell all the way until the end of July. The water is sitting at a warm 65°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, but that's about the only positive. For days on end, we're looking at tiny, weak swell and winds that just won’t play ball. A few sessions on the 18th and 19th see some cross-off winds, which would make the ocean look nice, but with the swell so small and weak, you’d be bobbing around waiting for nothing. The combined energy is just not there; early on it's as low as 14, even when it climbs to 472 on the 19th, the 6 ft of north swell has a short period of 8 seconds, and the comment says it all: poor surf conditions. Don't bother.

The only small glimmer we get is right at the far end of the forecast period, on the 1st of August. Finally, we see a slight shift. The wind swings offshore from the west, and we get some clean conditions. Swell ticks up to 4 ft from the ESE, but the period is still short at 5 seconds. The energy is moderate at 110. It’s surfable, but very ordinary – more of a longboard cruise or a chance to wet the suit than anything to get excited about. That Saturday morning is your best bet, but don't expect much.

So, the honest truth? This stretch looks pretty grim. It's more interesting for a kite-sail than a paddle. We'll keep an eye on it, but for now, the long-range hope is for the first of August.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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1.3
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Energy kJ
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150
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472
396
277
138
117
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173
166
147
79
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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High Tide
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
2:53PM2.21m
3:51AM1.96m
3:59PM2.10m
Low Tide
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
9:24PM0.72m
9:39AM1.01m
10:38PM0.88m
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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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