Scarborough Point

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About

Fun place to surf, somewhat away from the crowds of Cape-Town.

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!!

Additional Info:
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.

Location

Access

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.

Walk	Instant access (<5 min)
Public access	Yes
4x4 required	Unknown
Boat required	Unknown

Wave Characteristics

Type	Point break
Direction	Left
Bottom	Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand
Power	Hollow, Fun
Frequency	Sometimes breaks (50 days/year)
Normal length	Short (<50m)
Good day length	Long (150 to 300m)

Ideal Conditions

Wind direction	North, SouthEast, East, NorthEast
Swell direction	SouthWest, South
Swell size	3ft-5ft - 12ft
Tide	Mid and high tide
Tide movement	Rising and falling tides