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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Scarborough Point
South Africa, Cape Town
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 34° 12.098' S |
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Scarborough is a small village out on the Cape Peninsula. Go to Kommetjie and keep going south. In the village turn down towards the beach - there is only one road and a parking at the end. DistanceTake a car WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Point
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencySometimes break
Wave
TypePoint-break
DirectionLeft
BottomReef (coral,sharp rocks etc..) with sand
PowerHollow, Fun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionSouthWest, South
Good wind directionNorth, SouthEast, East, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
Dangers
- Urchins
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
- Sharks
Additional Information
Scarborough actually has three spots, the point break at the south of the bay, the reaf break in the middle and another reef to the right (north). As well as this it has a sandbar at the base of the point that, when working, is a very fun right. The good news is a strong rip along the rocks on the southern side.
Atmosphere
Very friendly, unless crowded. this is not a hard-core technical wave, more of a fun place to hang out.
Lots of Kelp in the water will keep you alert to things bumping into your feet!!
General
Fun place to surf, somewhat away from the crowds of Cape-Town.
Author: Richard Norris Contributors (2)
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Comments
By scabs lover , 09-12-2003
scarbs rocks - i surf scabs every weekend, has its good and bad days but its a monster after storms and when it hits swells of around 5m. it not that big but it it is heavy.did you know its rated one of the most dangerous beaches on the metro now...........
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By Anonymous , 29-10-2007
digital surf reports - Stay away with your digital surf reports. Scarborough locals don't get enough cooking days to warrant publicising the surf here, for all to raid.