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Scarborough Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Illawarra (42 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Scarborough Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 pm Monday 14 Apr 2025 AEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scarborough Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Scarborough Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6ft and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough Beach in the next 12 days are 8ft 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 5ft 8s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 20) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 18th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 18th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 18th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough Beach over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Sat 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1325 | 1833 | 2114 | 1192 | 619 | 444 | 214 | 125 | 57 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 11 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | off | off | glass |
High Tide / height (ft) | 9:31AM 3.67 | 9:35PM 4.72 | 10:09AM 3.45 | 10:10PM 4.66 | 10:49AM 3.25 | 10:49PM 4.49 | 11:36AM 3.05 | 11:35PM 4.36 | 12:35PM 2.95 | 12:30AM 4.27 | 1:48PM 2.92 | 1:35AM 4.23 | 3:02PM 3.08 | 2:43AM 4.3 | 4:05PM 3.41 | 3:47AM 4.46 | 4:57PM 3.84 | 4:47AM 4.59 | 5:43PM 4.3 | 5:43AM 4.69 | 6:26PM 4.79 | 6:37AM 4.69 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 3:34AM 0.75 | 3:11PM 1.15 | 4:13AM 0.82 | 3:42PM 1.35 | 4:55AM 0.98 | 4:15PM 1.51 | 5:43AM 1.12 | 4:55PM 1.67 | 6:38AM 1.21 | 5:46PM 1.8 | 7:42AM 1.21 | 6:53PM 1.94 | 8:47AM 1.08 | 8:13PM 1.9 | 9:45AM 0.85 | 9:31PM 1.74 | 10:36AM 0.59 | 10:38PM 1.41 | 11:22AM 0.36 | 11:38PM 1.02 | 12:06PM 0.2 | 12:34AM 0.59 | 12:48PM 0.16 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Sat 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:26 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 |
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Rain (in) | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 | - | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.0 | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 68 | 68 | 66 | 63 | 68 | 66 | 61 | 70 | 68 | 61 | 72 | 68 | 64 | 82 | 77 | 70 | 84 | 81 | 61 | 57 | 64 | 64 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 70 | 70 | 63 | 68 | 63 | 57 | 66 | 64 | 57 | 73 | 73 |
| Feels °F (?) | 63 | 59 | 59 | 57 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 64 | 63 | 57 | 68 | 64 | 61 | 79 | 73 | 72 | 79 | 75 | 57 | 45 | 50 | 52 | 59 | 59 | 63 | 64 | 66 | 63 | 61 | 54 | 50 | 61 | 61 | 54 | 66 | 70 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.1in), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 70°F on Thu morning, min 59°F on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 84°F on Sun morning, min 57°F on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 1.8in), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 70°F on Wed morning, min 54°F on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.1in), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 73°F on Sat morning, min 54°F on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Scarborough Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Scarborough Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Scarborough Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scarborough Beach 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 (Scarborough Beach) 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 Scarborough Beach 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.
Scarborough Beach is 18 km (11 miles) from Wollongong. If you plan a holiday in Illawarra, look for hotels and other accommodation in Wollongong. Wollongong has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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