Scottburgh Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty, and here's your surf outlook for the Scottburgh Point area.

Alright mate, we've got a bit of a mixed bag coming over the next couple of weeks. The first few days are a bit average, but there's some quality light shining through in the middle of the run. We're looking at a fair gap with no good options early on, with the first solid recommendation not popping up until Wednesday the 29th of July.

From the get-go, the 25th and 26th of July? Forget it. We've got small, messy swell with moderate cross-onshore breezes and choppy conditions. The 27th and 28th are just as ordinary, with poor surf conditions, even with a bit of size on the 28th. The wind and tide are all over the place.

Now, here's where it gets interesting. Wednesday the 29th of July is your standout. Scottburgh Point will have a solid 6ft to 5ft swell from the SSW, with a very long period of 15-16 seconds. The wind is offshore and clean, which is a major positive. This is groundswell (over 15 seconds), so expect well-shaped waves with heaps of energy (we're talking 2245 energy on the morning session). It's a point break, perfect for that long-period stuff. This one's for the more experienced crew – a ripping day for intermediate to advanced surfers. The water temp is about average for this time of year.

The next few days after that are okay, but a notch down. Thursday the 30th stays clean with a cross-off breeze and a 7ft swell, though the period drops to 9 seconds, making it a bit weaker. Friday the 31st of July looks promising with a bigger 8ft swell from the SE and light offshore winds in the morning. That's fair size, so it's not for beginners.

Into the first week of August, we see a bit of a downgrade. The 1st and 2nd still have decent 8ft swell, but it's onshore and choppy. The swell is a bit more manageable around 7ft on the 3rd, but the wind stays rubbish from the northeast, messing up the surface.

After that, it really fades. From the 5th of August onwards, it drops off quickly. Breaks aren't worth paddling out for, with small swell and poor conditions. There's a mention of a big 12ft swell on the 9th of August, but it's way out in the long range, so take that with a grain of salt. The wind will be cross-onshore and choppy, so that one looks more like a kite session than a paddle.

So, a few days of quiet, then a cracking Wednesday, then a gradual fade. Keep an eye on that Wednesday the 29th – that's the one to pencil in.

Rusty.

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