Scottburgh Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(South-Africa – Hibiscus Coast)
| Name: | Scottburgh Point |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: S | Offshore Wind: WSW |
Scottburgh Point in Hibiscous Coast is a fairly exposed point break that has quite reliable surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds blow from the west southwest. Groundswells and windswells are equally likely and the ideal swell direction is from the south. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Beware of rocks and sharks.
Overall Scottburgh Point Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Scottburgh Point surf quality by season and Scottburgh Point surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to South-Africa - Hibiscus Coast surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Scottburgh Point
Visitor Reviews of Scottburgh Point |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Scottburgh Point:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Kelso (Happy Wanderers) | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | The Spot | 4 mi |
| Third closest break | Green Point | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Pulpit | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Baggies | 11 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Scottburgh Point: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 4695 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 5250 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 5273 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 5674 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Greenwich Buoy | 5873 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Scottburgh Point: |
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| Closest tide station | Durban, South Africa | 29 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Heard Island, Antarctica | 2653 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Mawson, Antarctica | 2902 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Davis, Antarctica | 3254 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Royal Bay (Moltke Harbor), South Georgia | 3661 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Scottburgh Point: |
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| Closest ski area | Afri-Ski (Lesotho) | 158 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 175 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 175 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 175 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Tiffindell (South Africa) | 175 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Scottburgh Point: |
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| Closest city location | Umkomaas (South Africa) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Scottburgh (South Africa) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Umlazi (South Africa) | 18 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Durban (South Africa) | 26 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Glenwood (South Africa) | 27 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Scottburgh Point is Durban International Airport (DUR) in South Africa, 31 km (19 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Scottburgh Point is Virginia (Durban) Airport (VIR), also in South Africa, 56 km (35 miles) away.
- Third is Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) in South Africa, 74 km (46 miles) away.
- Margate Airport (MGH) in South Africa is 83 km (52 miles) away.
- Richards Bay (Richard's Bay) Airport (RCB), also in South Africa is the fifth nearest airport to Scottburgh Point and is 207 km (129 miles) away.
