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scarborough Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
02:10am

Swell

3ft

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

8mph

13mph

Falling tide

Low

05:31am

Weather

15°C

16°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 04 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 7s		Cross 8mph 13mph	Flat	15°C
3ft 7s		Off 11mph 21mph	Flat	14°C 0.18mm/h
3ft 7s		Off 22mph 37mph	Flat	14°C 1.11mm/h
2ft 7s	1ft 5s	Off 26mph 42mph	1ft 5s	17°C 1.17mm/h
2ft 7s	1ft 5s	Cross 28mph 44mph	1ft 5s	18°C 0.37mm/h
1ft 6s	1ft 6s	Cross 30mph 47mph	1ft 6s	17°C
0-1ft 6s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 27mph 45mph	0-1ft 6s	15°C
1-3ft 7s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 25mph 41mph	0-1ft 6s	14°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 11s	Cross 25mph 33mph	Flat	17°C
1-2ft 12s	Cross 24mph 32mph	Flat	18°C
2-3ft 11s	Cross 23mph 30mph	Flat	17°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3-4ft 9s	1ft 8s	Cross 11mph 16mph	1ft 8s	18°C
3ft 8s	1ft 10s	Off 3mph 8mph	1ft 10s	19°C
3ft 9s	1ft 9s	Cross 4mph 9mph	1ft 9s	19°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 9s	1ft 5s	Cross 19mph 29mph	1ft 5s	19°C
2ft 9s	1ft 5s	Cross 19mph 28mph	1ft 5s	20°C
2ft 9s		Cross 16mph 25mph	Flat	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s		Cross 5mph 10mph	Flat	19°C
1ft 9s		Cross 3mph 9mph	Flat	20°C
1ft 8s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 8mph 14mph	0-1ft 8s	20°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 8mph 14mph	Flat	19°C
Flat	Cross 8mph 15mph	Flat	21°C
0-1ft 5s	Off 12mph 19mph	Flat	20°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 8mph 14mph	Flat	20°C
Flat	Off 7mph 14mph	Flat	21°C
0-1ft 4s	Off 10mph 17mph	Flat	21°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	On 3mph 4mph	Flat	19°C
Flat	Cross 7mph 6mph	Flat	20°C
1ft 4s	On 4mph 6mph	Flat	20°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 18mph 18mph	Flat	16°C
Flat	Off 16mph 16mph	Flat	16°C
Flat	On 14mph 15mph	Flat	15°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	On 10mph 11mph	Flat	16°C
Flat	On 9mph 9mph	Flat	16°C
1-3ft 7s	Cross 6mph 7mph	Flat	16°C

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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.