Scarborough surf report
Busy Perth beach with patrols and gentle banks.
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Tomorrow at Scarborough (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 6am–10am
Perfect.
Glassy, no wind, chest-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- Barely any wind (3 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
- Waves around chest high (0.9m faces), a good size for a beginner.
- West-south-westerly swell at 11 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Mid tide and dropping at 8am, which suits this spot.
- Wind swings south-south-westerly 5 kn around 10am, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 7:13 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Scarborough good?
- Best wind
- Easterly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- South-south-west to west-north-west
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Learner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 1m, beginners up to about 1.3m, intermediates up to about 1.8m. Bigger than 1.8m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It is a bit smaller than the open beaches, which keeps it friendly when the swell is up. A easterly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Scarborough for your level.
Watch out
Rips on bigger days. Afternoon sea breeze makes it choppy.
Surf schools at Scarborough
Lessons mean more people in the water. The app flags when a school is out, so you know it'll be busy.
- Go Surf Perth. Lessons usually start at 7:30am, 9:30am.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Scarborough?
Scarborough is best with a easterly (offshore) wind or no wind, a south-south-west to west-north-west swell and mid tide. It is a bit smaller than the open beaches, which keeps it friendly when the swell is up.
What wind is offshore at Scarborough?
A easterly wind (E) blows straight offshore at Scarborough, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Scarborough good for beginners?
Yes. Scarborough is one of the better Perth spots for learners on small days. Check today's call: on bigger days it gets busier and stronger.
What should I watch out for at Scarborough?
Rips on bigger days. Afternoon sea breeze makes it choppy.
Are there surf lessons at Scarborough?
Yes: Go Surf Perth. Lesson times bring more people into the water, and Get Frothin’ shows when lessons are on, so you can plan around the busy times.
Nearby breaks
- Trigg Point 2.5 km
- Cottesloe 11.1 km
- Strickland Bay (Rottnest) 30.7 km