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Scottburgh Point surf break

Scottburgh Point surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Sunday 18 Jan 2026 SAST
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Scottburgh Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Scottburgh Point sea temperature is
25.0° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scottburgh Point this week:

The surf forecast for Scottburgh Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scottburgh Point in the next 12 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 19th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 2PM (Sat 24th Jan)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful11AM (Fri 23rd Jan)7ft (2.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scottburgh Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sun afternoon, light winds from the S by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sun
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
3
2
3
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
S
1.8
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
S
1.1
E
1.1
E
1
E
1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
2.1
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
2.2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)8911101213131213121212141316161514141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)124951043629127941141130933022825125227620421609381091106117401211732
Wind
(km/h)
40
SSW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
WSW
30
S
25
S
20
SSW
10
ESE
20
ENE
25
NNE
30
ENE
35
NE
5
WSW
35
S
35
S
15
WSW
20
SSW
10
SSE
10
NNE
30
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
on		oncross-
on		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		crosscross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:57PM
1.63
4:20AM
1.63
4:26PM
1.69
4:50AM
1.70
4:55PM
1.72
5:20AM
1.75
5:25PM
1.71
5:50AM
1.76
5:56PM
1.67
6:22AM
1.74
6:28PM
1.60
6:56AM
1.68
7:04PM
1.49
7:35AM
1.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:08PM
0.15
10:20AM
0.21
10:37PM
0.08
10:51AM
0.17
11:05PM
0.04
11:22AM
0.16
11:34PM
0.03
11:54AM
0.17
12:04AM
0.06
12:28PM
0.22
12:36AM
0.13
1:05PM
0.30
1:12AM
0.23
1:48PM
0.40
Sun
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunrise--5:11--5:13--5:13--5:15--5:16--5:16--5:18
Sunset7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--6:59--
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
light rain
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-21-1--5--------2224-
Temp. °C252220222124252222232225262427262221212125
Feels °C (?)181820222120212021211922232324222020212323
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Information about the Scottburgh Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Scottburgh Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Scottburgh Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scottburgh Point surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Scottburgh Point) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Scottburgh Point may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Scottburgh Point is 2 km (1 miles) from Umkomaas. If you plan a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Umkomaas. Umkomaas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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