Surf Forecasts:
Scottburgh Point surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, S swell with 4,425 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period with SSW swell.
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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scottburgh Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Scottburgh Point.
Right now, the water temp is sitting at 70°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. No surprises there.
The next week and a bit is a bit of a mixed bag, to be honest. We’re starting off with a few days of onshore winds and messy conditions, so you’ll want to sit tight for the first few days. Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th are a write-off with poor surf and cross or onshore winds. The energy is there (moderate at 369 on Monday morning) but it’s just not clean.
Things start to look up on Wednesday the 26th. The morning sees a clean 4ft SSW swell, with a light cross-offshore breeze. The afternoon is the real standout though. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the SSW, a long period of 18 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The wave energy is strong (2049), and the wind is light and cross-offshore, making for clean conditions. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, as it’s a bit too big for beginners. The long period means Scottburgh Point, being a point break, will handle it beautifully. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but you might have some company as crowds are sometimes around.
After that, we get a rough patch. Thursday the 27th kicks up with a strong NE wind, making a mess of a 7ft swell. From Friday the 28th all the way through to Monday the 1st of September, it’s a lot of strong onshore winds and poor surf. There’s a brief window on Monday the 31st of August afternoon with a clean 5ft swell from the east, but it’s only marginal.
The next real highlight is a long way off, on Thursday the 3rd of September. The morning brings a clean 6ft swell from the south, with a fresh offshore wind. The energy is strong (1085). It’s a bit on the bigger side, so it’s not for learners, but the offshore wind will make for some tidy lines. Keep in mind, this is a week and a half away, so treat it as a promising prospect.
The end of the run, around Saturday the 5th of September, sees some big swell – 10ft from the SSW – but it’s accompanied by strong winds, making it a marginal affair for experienced crew only. The energy is extreme (4607), but the wind is strong, so it’s a tricky one.
Overall, the best bet is Wednesday the 26th afternoon. That’s your session. The rest is a waiting game or a gamble on the long-range Thursday the 3rd.
Stay safe, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, moderate winds from the NNE by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SE 13 | SSW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 327 | 81 | 227 | 817 | 565 | 1393 | 565 | 2042 | 3894 | 1817 | 1155 | 653 | 437 | 350 | 229 | 276 | 193 | 71 | 40 | 7 | 675 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 2:24PM1.27m | 2:29AM1.37m | 2:52PM1.43m | 2:58AM1.51m | 3:19PM1.58m | 3:25AM1.62m | 3:44PM1.71m | 3:51AM1.71m | 4:10PM1.81m | 4:18AM1.76m | 4:36PM1.87m | 4:45AM1.78m | 5:04PM1.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:12AM0.53m | 8:23PM0.53m | 8:41AM0.38m | 8:53PM0.39m | 9:06AM0.24m | 9:20PM0.26m | 9:31AM0.12m | 9:47PM0.16m | 9:57AM0.03m | 10:15PM0.08m | 10:22AM-0.02m | 10:42PM0.04m | 10:49AM-0.04m | 11:11PM0.04m | |||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 23 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 327 | 81 | 63 | 817 | 565 | 1393 | 565 | 2042 | 3894 | 1817 | 1155 | 653 | 437 | 350 | 229 | 276 | 193 | 71 | 24 | 1455 | 657 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 17 | SSE 9 | SSW 18 | NE 5 | SSW 18 | ENE 9 | — | — | — | S 16 | — | SSE 16 | S 15 | SSE 15 | — | SW 10 | SSE 11 | SE 13 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 15 | 78 | 227 | 45 | 454 | 4 | 418 | 15 | — | — | — | 84 | — | 51 | 115 | 72 | — | 4 | 40 | 7 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 15 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | E 9 | NE 5 | SE 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 27 | 58 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 31 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | ESE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | — | 4 | 15 | — | — | 17 | — | — | 46 | 215 | 589 | 1061 | 985 | 1449 | 1168 | 1472 | 2162 | 2111 | 1722 | 88 | 675 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 45 | 4 | 191 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 814 | 695 | 410 | 508 | 820 | 401 | 508 | 669 | 175 | 639 | 191 | 0 |
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