Scottburgh Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

So, we’ve got a 16-day window starting now, and honestly, there’s a bit of a rough patch to get through before we see some real promise. The first real standout doesn’t show up until the middle of the first week, so don’t rush to wax up just yet.

The overall pattern is dominated by a mix of easterly and southerly swells, but the wind is the real story here. For most of the period, that stubborn cross-onshore wind from the northeast is going to mess things up. The water temp is sitting at 71°, which is spot on normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Let’s start with the only real winner. Wednesday afternoon, July 15th at Scottburgh Point is the one to circle. We’ve got a clean 6 ft swell rolling in from the east with a solid 10-second period, and the wind is glassy – absolutely dead calm. That’s going to be smooth, lined-up point waves. The combined swell energy is moderate at 679, so there’s enough push to make it fun without being a handful. It’s a fairly consistent point break, so expect a few other surfers in the water, as it’s sometimes crowded, but with conditions this clean, it’s worth it. This is a solid intermediate level, and the swell is at a nice size for a good session.

Leading up to that, we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag. Sunday afternoon, July 12th, is actually the first time it’s worth paddling out. There’s a 5 ft SSW swell with a 12-second period, and the wind is glassy. The combined energy is moderate (619), and it’s rated as good surf. It’s not a massive standout, but it’s a clean, fun option to start the week.

After the Wednesday glass-off, things turn ugly. From Thursday morning, July 16th, all the way through to the end of the first week and into the second, it’s a long stretch of poor conditions. The swell sticks around, but that cross-onshore wind from the northeast just ruins it. We’re looking at a solid 10-day run of choppy, lumpy, or just messy surf. The wind is a constant 12 to 19 mph from the NE, making it practically unsurfable for a decent wave. There are a couple of days around July 22nd and 23rd where the wind goes cross-offshore from the south, which cleans it up, but the swell is small and a bit gutless. It’s marginal at best. The 22nd offers a 4 ft to 4 ft SSW swell with a long 15 to 16-second period, and the combined energy is moderate (756). It’s clean, but it’s a small wave for a point break that needs a bit more push.

Then, as we push into the back half of the second week, the swell size just explodes – we’re talking 6 ft to 8 ft from the SSW, with combined energy readings hitting 2037 and 2071 (strong wave energy). But that nasty NE wind is still howling at 12 to 19 mph. This is a classic case of a lot of swell, but with a cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. Honestly, for the experienced crew, the swell is big enough to find a wave, but it’s going to be ugly. Beginners should stay away from this as it’s too big for comfortable paddling.

The true standout is clear: Wednesday afternoon, July 15th at Scottburgh Point. The next best, but much smaller, is the window around July 22nd if you’re desperate for a clean, small wave.

Rusty.

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