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scarborough Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
05:44am

Swell

3ft

Cross-onshore wind

Cross

21mph

26mph

Rising tide

High

05:06am

Weather

10°C

5/4mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 15 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-3ft 7s	1ft 6s	Cross 20mph 25mph	1ft 6s	10°C
3-4ft 7s		Cross 21mph 26mph	Flat	10°C
2-3ft 7s		Cross 20mph 25mph	Flat	10°C
3ft 6s		Cross 18mph 23mph	Flat	10°C
4-6ft 8s	0-1ft 5s	On 16mph 20mph	0-1ft 5s	11°C
6ft 9s		On 13mph 16mph	Flat	10°C
6ft 9s		Cross 13mph 17mph	Flat	10°C
5ft 9s	0-1ft 5s	On 13mph 18mph	0-1ft 5s	10°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 7s	1ft 6s	Cross 20mph 27mph	1ft 6s	11°C
1-2ft 7s	1ft 6s	Cross 20mph 28mph	1ft 6s	11°C
1ft 6s	1ft 5s	Cross 19mph 28mph	1ft 5s	11°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 6s	Cross 21mph 30mph	Flat	11°C
Flat	Cross 20mph 28mph	Flat	12°C
2-5ft 7s	Cross 18mph 29mph	Flat	12°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-4ft 9s	Cross 13mph 15mph	Flat	11°C
1ft 9s	On 14mph 15mph	Flat	11°C
2-5ft 8s	Cross 15mph 18mph	Flat	11°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 8s	1ft 6s	On 17mph 21mph	1ft 6s	11°C
2-3ft 8s	1ft 4s	On 15mph 17mph	1ft 4s	11°C
4-6ft 9s	1ft 4s	On 12mph 15mph	1ft 4s	11°C

Tuesday 20 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 7s	1ft 8s	Cross 17mph 22mph	1ft 8s	12°C
3-4ft 7s	1-2ft 7s	Cross 15mph 23mph	1-2ft 7s	12°C
4ft 8s	2ft 6s	Cross 14mph 24mph	2ft 6s	12°C

Wednesday 21 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 10s	0-2ft 7s	Cross 16mph 18mph	0-2ft 7s	11°C
4-5ft 9s	1-2ft 5s	Cross 17mph 20mph	1-2ft 5s	10°C
4ft 8s	2ft 5s	On 17mph 22mph	2ft 5s	10°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7ft 10s	1ft 5s	Cross 11mph 11mph	1ft 5s	10°C
6ft 10s	1ft 4s	On 8mph 8mph	1ft 4s	10°C
6ft 10s	1ft 4s	Cross 7mph 7mph	1ft 4s	10°C

Friday 23 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 9s		Cross 13mph 20mph	Flat	11°C 0.42mm/h
3ft 9s	1-2ft 9s	Cross 7mph 11mph	1-2ft 9s	13°C 0.32mm/h
3ft 9s	1-2ft 9s	Cross 5mph 11mph	1-2ft 9s	13°C 0.23mm/h

Saturday 24 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 8s		Cross 11mph 11mph	Flat	12°C 0.17mm/h
2ft 8s		Cross 12mph 12mph	Flat	12°C 0.12mm/h
2ft 8s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 12mph 15mph	0-1ft 8s	11°C 0.06mm/h

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.