Surf spot

Scotts Head

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Country: Dominica
Coordinates: 15.2100, -61.3671

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Wave period (s)	5.8	6	5.8	5.8	6.2	6.1	6.2	6.3	6.1	5.8	6.3	6.3	6	6	5.7	5.9	5.7	5.9	5.8	6.2	6	5.5	5.5	5.7	6	5.7	5.5	5.7	5.8	5.3	5.3	6.1	5.3	5.1	5.4	5.4	5.3	7	6.1	6.3	5.8	6.1	6.1	6.1	6	6	5.8	5.9	5.9	5.7	5.4	5.6	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.6
Wave energy (kJ)	83	86	119	121	107	100	93	84	84	83	75	61	58	60	59	67	68	62	59	54	56	59	57	52	49	50	50	42	34	32	30	29	35	37	34	41	49	27	55	67	89	74	69	66	62	63	66	64	62	69	66	58	52	48	45	42
Wind speed (km/h)	24.8	20.9	21.9	25	19.9	17.7	17.5	17.3	15.6	15.3	19.1	19.6	16.4	16.5	16.1	16.5	14.2	14	15.3	16.2	15.6	15.7	12.6	12.8	11.3	12.6	13.9	16.9	16.1	15.4	14.5	15.7	15.5	14.1	15.1	15.4	15.9	15.9	16.3	17.7	16.3	16.2	17.3	19.5	19.3	16.6	18.2	17.1	17.7	16.3	16.9	15.7	17	16.8	14.1	14.4
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Scotts Head, Dominica is a scenic, mostly tropical surf spot at the southern tip of the island, where the Caribbean Sea meets a dramatic volcanic headland.

What it’s like

Setting: Very picturesque, with black sand, clear water, and a rugged volcanic coastline.
Wave type: Primarily a reef break with some potential for point-style waves depending on swell direction.
Conditions: It tends to work best with consistent groundswells and favorable winds, but surf quality can vary a lot because of the local geography.
Crowds: Usually quiet and uncrowded compared with more developed surf destinations.
Skill level: Best suited for intermediate to advanced surfers when it’s firing, since reef exposure and variable conditions can make it tricky.

Important notes

Wave reliability: Dominica is not a super consistent surf destination, so Scotts Head can be hit-or-miss.
Access and logistics: Getting there is fairly straightforward by road, but services nearby can be limited.
Hazards: Reef, rocks, and changing currents are common concerns.

Overall

Scotts Head is more of a beautiful, adventurous surf destination than a high-volume, everyday wave spot. If you catch it on the right swell, it can offer fun, scenic sessions in a very laid-back setting.