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scarborough Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
02:16am

Swell

3ft

Offshore wind

Off

6mph

7mph

Falling tide

Low

03:19am

Weather

7°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 21 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 9s	2ft 8s	Off 6mph 7mph	2ft 8s	7°C
4ft 9s	2ft 8s	Cross 6mph 6mph	2ft 8s	7°C
4ft 9s	2ft 8s	Cross 8mph 9mph	2ft 8s	8°C
3-4ft 9s	2ft 7s	Cross 11mph 12mph	2ft 7s	9°C
3ft 9s	2ft 7s	Cross 9mph 11mph	2ft 7s	9°C 0.24mm/h
3ft 9s	2ft 7s	Off 5mph 6mph	2ft 7s	8°C 0.26mm/h
3ft 9s	2ft 7s	Off 4mph 4mph	2ft 7s	8°C 0.07mm/h
2-3ft 9s	2ft 6s	Cross 6mph 7mph	2ft 6s	8°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 8s	1ft 6s	Cross 5mph 6mph	1ft 6s	10°C
2ft 8s	1ft 6s	Cross 8mph 10mph	1ft 6s	10°C
2ft 8s	1ft 6s	Cross 10mph 13mph	1ft 6s	10°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s	1ft 5s	Cross 8mph 11mph	1ft 5s	9°C
2ft 9s	1ft 4s	Cross 7mph 9mph	1ft 4s	10°C
2ft 9s	1ft 5s	Cross 7mph 8mph	1ft 5s	9°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 8s	1ft 5s	On 9mph 9mph	1ft 5s	8°C
3ft 9s	1ft 5s	On 7mph 7mph	1ft 5s	8°C
3-4ft 9s	0-1ft 4s	On 6mph 6mph	0-1ft 4s	8°C

Friday 25 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 8s	0-1ft 4s	Cross 14mph 18mph	0-1ft 4s	10°C
3ft 8s	1ft 4s	Cross 14mph 18mph	1ft 4s	10°C
3ft 8s	1ft 4s	Cross 13mph 17mph	1ft 4s	9°C 0.17mm/h

Saturday 26 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 8s	1-2ft 7s	On 6mph 4mph	1-2ft 7s	7°C
2ft 8s	1ft 5s	Cross 7mph 6mph	1ft 5s	8°C 0.14mm/h
2ft 8s	1ft 4s	Cross 6mph 6mph	1ft 4s	8°C 0.15mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 7s	1ft 4s	Cross 9mph 12mph	1ft 4s	9°C
1ft 7s	1ft 4s	Cross 9mph 13mph	1ft 4s	9°C
1ft 7s		Cross 8mph 12mph	Flat	9°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 6s	Cross 7mph 5mph	Flat	12°C
1ft 6s	Cross 10mph 9mph	Flat	11°C
1ft 6s	Cross 11mph 13mph	Flat	11°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 2mph 3mph	Flat	14°C
Flat	Cross 2mph 3mph	Flat	14°C
Flat	Cross 1mph 3mph	Flat	14°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 7s	Cross 15mph 25mph	Flat	13°C
1ft 7s	Cross 17mph 28mph	Flat	12°C
1ft 7s	Cross 19mph 30mph	Flat	11°C

Historical data

Location guide

Surfing in Scarborough, United Kingdom, provides an opportunity to experience the breathtaking North Sea waves. Located on England's North East coast, Scarborough boasts a long-standing tradition of watersports, including surfing, that keeps both locals and tourists entertained throughout the year. The town's sandy shores with two bays, North and South bay, both have different surfing condition offerings for visiting surfers. The North Bay, closest to the Castle headland, is the primary location for surfing in Scarborough. Thanks to its geography, shielded by the castle's hill to its south, the bay produces consistent surf that tends to pick up most swells coming from a northerly direction. Wave peaks are scattered across the bay, each possessing its own unique personality and providing a good mix of left and right-hand waves. The water can be chilly and wetsuits are a must, but the bracing North Sea temp adds an invigorating aspect to Scarborough surfing. On the other hand, the more sheltered South Bay is less consistent but can deliver wonderfully clean waves when the right swell and wind conditions align. Under the right wind conditions, the South Bay can offer some surprisingly fun and clean, albeit smaller, waves that are suitable for newbie surfers and those working on their board skills. Due to its relative shelter, the South Bay tends to hold surf a bit better in windy conditions, providing an alternative for those windy days where North Bay might be blown out. The prime surfing season in Scarborough runs from September to April, where the North Sea tends to generate more swell. During these months, surfers experience better wave quality and consistency, with the occasional storm swells, which can produce some exciting high-performance surfing opportunities. Beyond just the surf, Scarborough's old-world seaside charm, warm local community, and the plentiful surf shops make it an ideal surf destination. Despite the cold water, the passion of the local surf scene is enough to keep the stoke high, making Scarborough a hidden gem in the UK's surfing locales.