Scotts Head
Scotts Head is Dominica's surf spot—a reef break at the southern tip of the "Nature Island" where the Caribbean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. The dramatic volcanic setting and uncrowded waves make this a unique Caribbean surf experience.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Direction range
- 100° - 170°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Offshore range
- 280° - 350°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.6m - 1.5m
Water temp
27°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
1/10
Access: South Dominica. Nature Island surf.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Dominica option.
Getting There
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