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Scarborough surf Forecast / Canterbury / New Zealand
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scarborough this week:
The surf forecast for Scarborough over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scarborough in the next 12 days are 1.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 03) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 18s period and expected on Friday (May 03) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (NZST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 29th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 1st May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Fri 3rd May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scarborough over the next 12 days.
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 14 | 24 | 3 | 3 | 28 | 56 | 51 | 56 | 116 | 113 | 92 | 45 | 28 | 115 | 323 | 303 | 284 | 166 | 142 | 596 | 193 | 84 | 58 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 85 | 162 | 76 | 36 | 69 | 64 | 19 | 35 | 34 | 48 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | off | off | on | on | glass | glass | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | off | glass | on | on | glass | on | on | cross- off | cross | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:14PM 2.23 | 7:39AM 2.09 | 7:59PM 2.23 | 8:30AM 2.08 | 8:47PM 2.22 | 9:21AM 2.08 | 9:38PM 2.22 | 10:12AM 2.11 | 10:33PM 2.22 | 11:02AM 2.15 | 11:28PM 2.25 | 11:54AM 2.20 | 12:23AM 2.29 | 12:48PM 2.27 | 1:17AM 2.34 | 1:43PM 2.33 | 2:11AM 2.38 | 2:39PM 2.40 | 3:08AM 2.40 | 3:35PM 2.46 | 4:05AM 2.41 | 4:34PM 2.51 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:53PM 0.69 | 1:25AM 0.70 | 1:39PM 0.69 | 2:15AM 0.68 | 2:29PM 0.66 | 3:07AM 0.63 | 3:22PM 0.61 | 4:00AM 0.57 | 4:16PM 0.54 | 4:54AM 0.50 | 5:09PM 0.47 | 5:47AM 0.43 | 6:03PM 0.40 | 6:39AM 0.36 | 6:58PM 0.36 | 7:31AM 0.32 | 7:57PM 0.34 | 8:24AM 0.31 | 8:57PM 0.34 | 9:20AM 0.31 | 9:56PM 0.35 | 10:17AM 0.33 | 10:53PM 0.38 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - | - | 5:25 | - | - | 5:23 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:21 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Scarborough Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Scarborough provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Scarborough can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scarborough 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) 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 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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