Observation City
Observation City is the Scarborough beachfront beach break in front of the former Observation City hotel. It is a consistent metro check with both lefts and rights, an east-wind clean lane, and a WSW swell window that can light up the busy Perth coast. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Observation City in Western Australia.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
East is the clean wind, WSW is the main swell lane, and all tides can work because the sand banks shift with the winter storms.
Check the live tide windows in the app to time your session perfectly.
Lineup Guide
Expect crowding when it is on, with rips and the usual Scarborough beach traffic keeping the read honest.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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