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Scottburgh Point surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 07 Apr 2026 SASTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
25.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scottburgh Point this week:
The surf forecast for Scottburgh Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scottburgh Point in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 11th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 12th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 8th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scottburgh Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue night, fresh winds from the NE by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1714 | 1705 | 1380 | 1526 | 1172 | 690 | 377 | 240 | 140 | 85 | 108 | 57 | 82 | 121 | 588 | 1593 | 566 | 573 | 951 | 928 | 711 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:10PM 1.39 | 6:20AM 1.37 | 6:38PM 1.25 | 6:50AM 1.23 | 7:20PM 1.11 | 7:40AM 1.09 | 9:49PM 1.00 | 11:12AM 1.03 | 12:36AM 1.13 | 12:50PM 1.17 | 1:21AM 1.33 | 1:33PM 1.33 | 1:54AM 1.52 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:06PM 0.34 | 12:13AM 0.43 | 12:34PM 0.47 | 12:42AM 0.57 | 1:12PM 0.62 | 1:27AM 0.73 | 2:37PM 0.75 | 4:20AM 0.84 | 5:51PM 0.72 | 6:46AM 0.71 | 6:58PM 0.56 | 7:31AM 0.52 | 7:36PM 0.40 | ||||||||
Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
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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 16 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.
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