
Surf Forecasts:
Scottburgh Point surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 7 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SSW swell with 1,071 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with E 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 Wednesday (Oct 07) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 7s 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 7th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 7th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scottburgh Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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) | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | S 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 18 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 13 | ENE 6 | ESE 10 | E 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | E 9 |
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625 | 710 | 610 | 800 | 384 | 369 | 341 | 246 | 390 | 276 | 229 | 191 | 164 | 113 | 154 | 169 | 81 | 183 | 154 | 104 | 61 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:18PM1.40m | 1:37AM1.39m | 1:59PM1.59m | 2:15AM1.53m | 2:33PM1.74m | 2:48AM1.64m | 3:04PM1.84m | 3:18AM1.71m | 3:32PM1.88m | 3:46AM1.75m | 4:00PM1.88m | 4:13AM1.74m | 4:26PM1.83m | 4:39AM1.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:35PM0.45m | 7:42AM0.34m | 8:13PM0.28m | 8:17AM0.20m | 8:45PM0.16m | 8:49AM0.09m | 9:14PM0.07m | 9:18AM0.03m | 9:42PM0.02m | 9:46AM0.01m | 10:08PM0.02m | 10:14AM0.03m | 10:34PM0.05m | ||||||||
5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 9 | SSW 14 | ENE 8 | E 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
625 | 710 | 610 | 450 | 384 | 369 | 341 | 246 | 375 | 276 | 229 | 188 | 164 | 113 | 154 | 169 | 81 | 365 | 120 | 104 | 56 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSW 18 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | SSW 13 | E 10 | E 9 |
65 | 40 | 37 | 49 | 40 | 114 | 61 | 54 | 390 | 232 | 214 | 191 | 158 | 111 | 59 | 37 | 2 | 139 | 154 | 94 | 61 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 15 | SE 8 | SSW 14 | — | — | — |
11 | 5 | — | — | — | 14 | 121 | 118 | 40 | 31 | 21 | 58 | 55 | 39 | 18 | 22 | 2 | 183 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSW 6 | S 8 | S 8 | — | NE 3 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | SSW 4 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
— | — | 475 | 800 | 337 | — | 9 | 67 | 46 | — | — | 13 | 21 | 111 | 287 | 466 | 866 | 512 | 257 | 759 | 832 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 45 | 38 | 386 | 219 | 6 | 0 | 45 | 45 | 17 | 45 | 45 | 0 | 357 | 45 | 45 | 224 | 82 | 0 | 669 | 669 | 17 |
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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.










