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West to west-northwest winds usually keep it clean.
Northeast swell is the broad best-fit family, with east-southeast still a workable secondary pulse when the bank shape is right.
Tide is flexible, but the banks still need to hold shape.
Surf GuideNew South Wales
Scarborough Beach
Scarborough Beach is a compact escarpment-backed beach break in Wollongong's northern suburbs, with left-hand bias, rock platforms at both ends, and a local-session feel. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Scarborough Beach in New South Wales.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelBeginner - Intermediate
LocationNew South Wales, AU
Forecast
- Waves 6-10 ft
- Period 12 s
- Wind S 4 kt
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