Surf Forecasts:
Scratby surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, NW swell with 49 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scratby this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Scratby in the next 16 days are 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scratby over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the next week and a half is looking pretty flat. This is one of those stretches where you’re better off finding something else to do. From Wednesday the 12th all the way through to the morning of Friday the 21st, there’s just nothing worth paddling out for. The wave energy is tiny, the wind is mostly cross or onshore, and the combined energy figures are all in the double digits, with the highest being 154 m on Thursday the 20th afternoon, but that’s still a weak, messy little pulse. The water temp at Scratby is sitting at 67° – that’s 5° warmer than usual for the time of year, which is already very unusual, but it’s not helping the waves.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Friday the 21st afternoon. Scratby starts showing a bit of life with a 3 ft swell from the N, period at 7 seconds, and the combined energy hits 79 m. The wind is cross-offshore from the NNW at 9 mph, so it’s clean. It’s still small and weak, but for the first time in a week, it’s surfable. The rating is only a 1/5, so don’t expect much, but if you’re desperate, you’ll get a few small, clean lines.
Now, the real standout is a long-range call, so keep your expectations in check. On Thursday the 27th of August, the swell really starts to show some muscle. Thursday morning sees a 5 ft groundswell from the N with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 311 m – that’s moderate energy. The wind is cross-off from the WNW at 25 mph, which is strong, but it’s clean. By Thursday afternoon, it builds to 6 ft from the N, period 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits 400 m. The wind shifts to true offshore from the WNW at 22 mph, making for fresh, clean conditions. This is the best on offer for the whole run. It’s not massive, but it’s a solid, clean, punchy little swell for the more experienced crew. Beginners might find 6 ft a bit too much, especially with that strong breeze.
The rest of the second week is just small, clean scraps. The combined energy stays in the low double digits, and the swell heights rarely get above 3 ft. It’s not worth planning your life around.
So, to sum it up: nothing for the first nine days, a tiny clean session on the 21st afternoon, and then a promising, clean, moderate-sized swell on the 27th. That’s the one to watch, but it’s a long way off, so don’t book the day off work just yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | N 7 | E 4 | SE 4 | SE 3 | ENE 4 | NE 3 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | NE 4 | NE 5 | N 6 | N 7 | NNE 5 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 8 |
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24 | 10 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 13 | 14 | 18 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:48PM2.39m | 8:38AM2.77m | 9:36PM2.41m | 9:20AM2.89m | 10:19PM2.40m | 10:01AM2.93m | 10:58PM2.36m | 10:43AM2.89m | 11:34PM2.30m | 11:25AM2.76m | 00:11AM2.22m | 12:09PM2.56m | 00:51AM2.11m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:22AM0.37m | 3:52PM-0.27m | 4:02AM0.33m | 4:33PM-0.35m | 4:40AM0.32m | 5:12PM-0.32m | 5:17AM0.35m | 5:50PM-0.17m | 5:54AM0.41m | 6:27PM0.06m | 6:30AM0.51m | 7:03PM0.33m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 18 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 23 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — | N 8 | ENE 4 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | ENE 4 | N 7 | NNE 5 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | S 5 |
20 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 13 | 14 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | ENE 4 | N 10 | N 9 | — | — | — | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | E 4 | — | — | N 8 | — | N 8 |
— | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | N 8 | — | — | S 3 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | E 4 | E 4 | SE 4 | SE 3 | NW 2 | NE 3 | NNE 2 | NE 3 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | N 6 | NE 4 | — | SE 3 | SSE 3 | — | S 3 | WSW 3 |
24 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 419 | 332 | 385 | 576 | 124 | 338 | 419 | 480 | 675 | 660 | 572 | 477 | 570 | 662 | 601 | 569 | 512 | 429 | 605 | 566 |
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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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