scarborough Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
07:35am

Swell

3ft

8s

Offshore wind

Off

11mph

20mph

Rising tide

High

11:49am

Weather

12°C

13°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 17 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3ft 7s		Cross 10mph 21mph	Flat	13°C
	3ft 8s		Cross 8mph 17mph	Flat	12°C 0.08mm/h
	3ft 8s	0-1ft 11s	Off 15mph 25mph	0-1ft 11s	12°C 0.61mm/h
	2ft 8s	1ft 10s	Off 18mph 30mph	1ft 10s	13°C 0.59mm/h
	2ft 8s	1-2ft 8s	Cross 12mph 23mph	1-2ft 8s	15°C 0.16mm/h
	2ft 8s	2ft 7s	Cross 12mph 23mph	2ft 7s	16°C
	2ft 8s	1ft 7s	Cross 12mph 23mph	1ft 7s	15°C
	2ft 9s	1ft 6s	Cross 11mph 22mph	1ft 6s	14°C

Today 18 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3ft 9s	1ft 5s	Cross 18mph 33mph	1ft 5s	18°C
	3ft 9s	1ft 5s	Cross 17mph 32mph	1ft 5s	18°C
	2-3ft 9s	1ft 5s	Cross 15mph 28mph	1ft 5s	18°C

Tommorrow 19 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 10s	1ft 5s	Off 13mph 22mph	1ft 5s	19°C
	2ft 10s	1ft 5s	Cross 9mph 17mph	1ft 5s	19°C
	2ft 10s	1ft 5s	Cross 8mph 11mph	1ft 5s	15°C

Saturday 20 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 11s	1ft 4s	Cross 4mph 3mph	1ft 4s	14°C
	2ft 11s	1ft 4s	On 7mph 8mph	1ft 4s	14°C
	2ft 11s	1ft 8s	On 9mph 13mph	1ft 8s	13°C 0.21mm/h

Sunday 21 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5ft 8s	2-3ft 6s	On 33mph 42mph	2-3ft 6s	10°C 2.58mm/h
	6ft 9s	2ft 6s	On 31mph 39mph	2ft 6s	10°C 1.51mm/h
	6ft 9s	1-2ft 5s	On 30mph 37mph	1-2ft 5s	11°C 1.19mm/h

Monday 22 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	6ft 10s	0-1ft 6s	On 28mph 32mph	0-1ft 6s	11°C 0.17mm/h
	6ft 10s		On 28mph 33mph	Flat	11°C 0.15mm/h
	5ft 10s	1ft 7s	On 29mph 35mph	1ft 7s	11°C 0.15mm/h

Tuesday 23 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 10s	1ft 5s	On 24mph 27mph	1ft 5s	12°C 0.11mm/h
	4ft 10s	1-3ft 8s	On 22mph 26mph	1-3ft 8s	12°C 0.15mm/h
	5-7ft 9s	2ft 10s	Cross 19mph 22mph	2ft 10s	12°C 0.12mm/h

Wednesday 24 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1-4ft 8s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 18mph 24mph	0-1ft 7s	12°C 0.06mm/h
	2-3ft 8s		Cross 17mph 22mph	Flat	12°C 0.09mm/h
	3ft 8s		On 16mph 21mph	Flat	12°C 0.07mm/h

Thursday 25 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3-7ft 10s	1ft 10s	Cross 19mph 21mph	1ft 10s	12°C 0.07mm/h
	7ft 9s	1ft 9s	Cross 17mph 19mph	1ft 9s	12°C 0.06mm/h
	7ft 9s	1-3ft 11s	Cross 14mph 16mph	1-3ft 11s	11°C

Friday 26 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5ft 9s	1ft 8s	Cross 13mph 15mph	1ft 8s	11°C
	4-5ft 9s	1-2ft 8s	Cross 19mph 22mph	1-2ft 8s	12°C
	4ft 9s	2ft 9s	Cross 24mph 29mph	2ft 9s	12°C 0.28mm/h

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.

Last updated: 17/09/25 12:00am