Scarborough Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SW-NW
Wind
SE- NE
Surf Height
Waist high-slightly overhead
Tide
All tides
Scarborough Surf Guide
In winter, when the onshores blow for more than a couple of days, this beach can crank. Swells from the SW or NW aren't blocked by Rottnest Island, and when they hit Scarborough's relatively steep banks, they can pack a punch.Most of the time, though, it's an average beachbreak, albeit one with banks spread along a couple of kilometers (the whole stretch goes from Brighton in the south, to Scabs, Contacio, and Trigg). This is Perth's equivalent of Manly, in Sydney.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced, depending on size.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Just like any big suburban beach - be cool and you are guaranteed to avoid trouble.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Moderate when working.
Spot Rating
Fun
Average.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Mostly mellow banks separated by channels.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean to fair, depending on rainfall with city run-off.
Hazards
Watching out for beginners and their boards. Sharks.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard
Access
Easy. car park right at the spot.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Winter is strongest, but can get surf year-round.
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