Scorpion Bay (First Point)
First Point at Scorpion Bay is the most forgiving of the legendary 7-point system, offering long, mellow rides perfect for longboards and intermediate surfers. The wave provides an introduction to the magic of Scorpion Bay without the challenges of the faster inside points. On the right swell, rides can connect through multiple points for extraordinarily long waves.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (197°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 215°
- Size range
- 0.6m - 1.8m
- Ideal size
- 1.4m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (292°)
- Offshore range
- 270° - 315°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
Water temp
24°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Long drive. First point in the 7-point system.
Best Season
Peak: Jun-Oct
Secondary: May, Nov
Summer south swells. Easiest of the points.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Scorpion Bay (Second Point)
🏜️ Scorpion Bay step-up • Connects the points • Desert perfection continues
Scorpion Bay (Third Point)
🏜️ Legendary 7-point system • 2km rides possible • Desert perfection
Scorpion Bay (Fourth Point)
🏜️ Scorpion Bay speed section • Most challenging point • Desert performance surf
Punta Pequena (Scorpion Bay)
🏜️ Scorpion Bay outer limits • Rarely surfed • Epic connecting rides only