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“Have very fond memories of this wave. The northern end of the beach in a nor-easterly swell, can produce fast, long walls. If the swell is too straight; typically of straight beaches, it shuts down. Appears to be a booger's paradise now, there are still early mornings when old fellas on short(ish) boards can still snag some little ones. Very exposed to any wind, but oddly enough, can be OK when the wind is nor-east. Not a bad summer option. (Early of course, unless you enjoy crowds).”
Phil Osopher from AUSTRALIA - 02 Mar 2011
Scarborough Beach Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 2 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.0(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.0(1: Scarborough Beach is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.0(1: Scarborough Beach is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Illawarra. 5: the best break in Illawarra). |
Difficulty Level: 3.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 5.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Scarborough Beach can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 1.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Scarborough Beach, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 4.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Scarborough Beach are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Scarborough Beach is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Scarborough Beach requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
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