Scarborough Beach
Australia · Australasia
Right now
DrizzleWind and swell direction
Swell: 1.2m SW
Wind: 12 km/h SSE (cross-offshore)
Beach faces: W
Cross-offshore wind. Still favourable, expect reasonably clean waves with some texture.
Swell direction is a decent angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 07:46Wind sports
Expected crowds
Prediction model v1Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoSeason overview
Daily scores over the last 12 months at Scarborough Beach
What to pack
- 3/2mm wetsuit or spring suit for 20°C water.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Sunny days ahead. Sun cream and a rashie.
Today's briefing
1.2m swell at 10s. Onshore wind creating some chop. Water temperature 20°C.
AI-generated summary for Scarborough Beach. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Scarborough Beach
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 7am (score: 48). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking below average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Scarborough Beach.
What's driving it
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Last 1 days of logged conditions.
About Scarborough Beach
Perth's most popular beach with the famous Fremantle Doctor sea breeze providing reliable afternoon winds for kiting.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Scarborough Beach. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Scarborough Beach?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.