Scottburgh Point surf break

Scottburgh Point surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 21 Dec 2025 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
23.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Wednesday (Dec 24) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 24th Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 24th Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful11AM (Sun 21st Dec)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed morning, calm by Fri night).

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
2
2
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1
SSW
0.7
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.5
S
2
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.6
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.7
ESE
1.5
E
Period(s) (?)14131214131111118999999999988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)90457731319433116311657566383375383450327280234202205194394295
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
30
NE
25
NNE
40
NE
35
NE
20
NNE
35
NE
10
NE
10
SW
35
SSW
30
SSW
15
SW
15
SSE
15
SE
5
NW
20
ENE
5
WNW
10
W
5
S
40
SSE
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
glassonglasscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:32PM
1.62
4:56AM
1.57
5:03PM
1.61
5:30AM
1.58
5:35PM
1.59
6:04AM
1.57
6:09PM
1.53
6:42AM
1.54
6:47PM
1.46
7:25AM
1.50
7:32PM
1.37
8:16AM
1.45
8:29PM
1.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:23AM
0.26
10:44PM
0.16
10:56AM
0.27
11:16PM
0.16
11:30AM
0.30
11:48PM
0.18
12:06PM
0.34
12:23AM
0.22
12:46PM
0.39
1:01AM
0.29
1:33PM
0.46
1:46AM
0.36
2:32PM
0.52
2:42AM
0.45
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunrise4:50--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:52--4:54--4:54--
Sunset-6:57--6:58--6:58--6:58--6:59--6:59--7:00-
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
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cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
mod rain
Rain (mm)
225-----31------25157
Temp. °C242422252523272624252422222221232421252320
Feels °C (?)252420202019242328212019212122222224282018
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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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