Surf Forecasts:
Scratby surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NW swell with 109 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with NW 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scratby over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get real about Scratby.
Honestly, the next two weeks look pretty grim for any sort of proper session. There’s a big ol’ gap in the action, with nothing worthwhile on offer from now all the way through the morning of Saturday, September 12th. That’s a long stretch of flatness or just weak, messy dribble. When the swell does show, it’s mostly tiny and lacking any punch. The water temp is sitting at 67°F which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – a solid 4°F above the average, so at least you won't be cold if you paddle out for a laugh.
For the first week, from August 28th through to September 11th, the forecast is a write-off. We’re talking barely knee-high waves with periods as low as 5 to 7 seconds, and the combined swell energy is pathetic, usually well under 100 (like 17, 11, 6). The wind is often a problem too – strong cross-off or onshore breezes at 12-22 mph just make a mess of things. Even the mornings with clean offshore wind don't help because there's simply no height. Local crowds shouldn't be an issue because no one in their right mind would be out there.
The only faint pulse of hope comes on Saturday, September 12th. The morning session at Scratby sees a brief spike, with a clean 5ft swell rolling in from the north (N) at 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 388, which is the only real reading of note in the whole period. Winds are offshore and moderate from the west at 12 mph, so it’ll be clean. The period is on the shorter side at 8 seconds, so don't expect a ton of power or long walls, but for Scratby in this forecast, it’s the best you’re gonna get. Keep in mind, it’s still only 5ft, which is solid enough for a fun beginner to intermediate wave. The afternoon sees it drop off to 4ft and the wind swings cross-off, so the morning is your window.
Bottom line: save the wax for Saturday the 12th, and even then, keep your expectations low. It’s been a flat spell.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | S 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | S 5 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 6 | N 11 | N 11 |
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17 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 44 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 25 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 24 | 18 | 0 | 55 | 48 | 24 | 8 | 10 | 9 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 11:31AM2.66m | 00:04AM2.24m | 12:17PM2.48m | 00:52AM2.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:14AM0.42m | 6:45PM0.22m | 6:55AM0.54m | 7:29PM0.46m | ||||||||
5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 20 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 6 | NNE 7 | NNW 6 | SSE 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | S 5 | S 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | S 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | S 5 |
17 | 11 | 26 | 5 | 4 | 27 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 24 | 18 | 1 | 55 | 48 | 24 | 8 | 8 | 5 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 7 | NW 4 | NNE 7 | NNW 6 | SSE 5 | — | — | N 6 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | S 5 | N 11 | N 11 |
— | — | 4 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 5 | — | — | 3 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 10 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — | N 6 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 3 | S 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 6 | S 5 | — | W 3 | SSW 5 | S 5 | W 3 | NW 3 | NW 5 | — | — | NNW 5 | W 2 | SSW 2 | SSW 4 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | W 3 |
4 | 6 | 5 | 25 | 44 | — | 5 | 5 | 25 | 5 | 2 | 19 | — | — | 42 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 12 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 223 | 247 | 226 | 260 | 260 | 268 | 340 | 662 | 402 | 398 | 342 | 296 | 245 | 205 | 18 | 18 | 162 | 601 | 522 | 581 | 601 |
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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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