Scottburgh Point surf break

Scottburgh Point surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Sunday 26 Apr 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
24.9° 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 Monday (Apr 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scottburgh Point in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 27th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 29th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 2AM (Wed 29th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scottburgh Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
0
2
3
3
2
9
4
3
1
4
2
2
2
3
4
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.4
E
10
3
SSW
8
3
SSW
11
3
SSW
12
3.5
SSW
12
4.5
SSW
13
3
S
14
3
S
14
3
S
14
2.2
S
13
1.9
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.8
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.4
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
650
482
561
377
1344
1910
2603
3123
7003
3305
4027
3190
1579
1002
459
2123
3668
1921
1095
836
653
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
20
NE
10
NW
45
SSW
35
SSW
25
SW
20
SSW
25
S
15
WSW
10
SSE
10
E
20
N
15
NW
15
S
10
NW
35
SSW
20
S
5
NW
20
NE
20
NE
10
NNW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
12:47PM1.22m
1:16AM1.44m
1:35PM1.34m
1:55AM1.56m
2:12PM1.45m
2:27AM1.66m
2:44PM1.54m
2:56AM1.72m
3:13PM1.60m
3:24AM1.75m
3:40PM1.64m
3:51AM1.74m
4:07PM1.64m
4:17AM1.71m
Low Tide
6:51PM0.50m
7:36AM0.45m
7:36PM0.38m
8:11AM0.33m
8:11PM0.28m
8:40AM0.23m
8:42PM0.21m
9:08AM0.16m
9:11PM0.16m
9:34AM0.12m
9:39PM0.14m
10:00AM0.11m
10:07PM0.15m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:26
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5:25
5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:21
1
Temp °C
30
28
24
23
20
20
21
21
19
21
20
19
22
27
21
23
22
20
23
24
21
28
25
24
19
14
15
16
13
15
18
17
18
20
26
21
18
17
20
20
21
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
E
10
1.6
E
10
1.7
E
10
1.4
E
10
1.1
E
10
1
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
3.5
SSW
14
3
S
14
3
S
14
3
S
14
2.2
S
13
1.9
S
12
1.4
S
11
1.8
SSW
18
2.5
SSW
16
2.2
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.4
S
13
Energy kJ
650
482
561
377
233
192
121
92
4921
3305
4027
3190
1579
1002
459
2123
3668
1921
1095
836
653
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.1
S
16
0.4
NE
7
0.6
E
10
1.4
S
16
1.4
S
17
0.5
E
10
0.6
NE
6
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
1.1
S
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.6
ESE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.5
NE
4
Energy kJ
26
13
13
5
11
66
1034
1169
48
24
147
121
239
29
28
26
9
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
SW
15
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.5
NE
6
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
Energy kJ
5
4
4
9
62
60
47
16
28
27
28
14
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
5
0.7
NE
4
2
ENE
10
1.7
SSW
5
3
SSW
8
3
SSW
11
3
SSW
12
3.5
SSW
12
4.5
SSW
13
0.8
NNE
4
0.6
NW
3
0.6
W
4
0.4
SW
3
0.6
NE
3
0.7
NE
4
Energy kJ
18
15
763
161
1344
1910
2603
3123
7003
18
7
9
3
7
18
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
4
4
4
9
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
3
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
45
45
0
256
712
6
6
820
0
6
853
49
0
38
0
172
826
0
45
45
10
Best forecast wave conditions in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
4
4
9
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
4
4
4
4
5
9
5
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
9
6
5
9
9
5
9
5
5
5
4
4
4
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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.

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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