Scottburgh Point surf break

Scottburgh Point surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Sunday 24 May 2026 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
23.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 25) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 31) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 25th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 29th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 29th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scottburgh Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sun
31
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
1.3
ENE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
119
106
100
83
339
272
66
44
46
32
86
76
273
481
539
474
405
261
156
95
111
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
15
NE
20
NE
15
N
15
NE
15
NE
15
WSW
10
ENE
20
NE
5
NW
15
S
20
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
S
5
E
10
NW
20
NE
20
NE
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
off
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:17PM1.33m
11:46AM1.17m
00:22AM1.39m
12:48PM1.25m
1:11AM1.46m
1:35PM1.33m
1:50AM1.51m
2:13PM1.40m
2:25AM1.56m
2:47PM1.46m
2:58AM1.59m
3:19PM1.51m
3:30AM1.60m
3:51PM1.53m
Low Tide
5:45AM0.61m
5:46PM0.54m
6:47AM0.52m
6:45PM0.48m
7:31AM0.43m
7:31PM0.42m
8:07AM0.35m
8:09PM0.36m
8:39AM0.29m
8:44PM0.32m
9:10AM0.24m
9:18PM0.28m
9:41AM0.21m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:06
5:06
5:06
5:05
5:05
5:05
5:04
5:04
2
2
33
Temp °C
19
22
22
20
23
24
21
24
24
20
23
23
21
20
21
19
20
20
19
21
22
20
20
20
20
20
22
21
24
23
20
22
21
21
21
21
20
20
20
20
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
1
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.4
SSW
11
1.1
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.7
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
1.1
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.6
ESE
7
Energy kJ
119
106
100
83
339
272
80
30
46
94
78
44
273
481
539
474
405
261
115
49
32
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SE
11
0.4
SSW
10
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.5
NE
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
7
1
ESE
6
1
E
6
0.5
S
7
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
Energy kJ
45
41
26
61
52
34
66
44
30
32
86
76
19
6
10
68
76
26
156
95
58
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
12
0.2
SSW
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
E
9
0.3
SE
13
0.4
SE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SW
12
0.2
E
8
0.3
SE
10
0.3
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
8
0.1
SE
9
0.1
SE
12
0.2
SSW
16
Energy kJ
24
16
14
15
28
58
51
35
6
17
15
14
3
6
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
3
1.1
NE
5
0.9
ENE
6
1.1
NE
5
0.8
SW
4
0.7
NE
6
0.6
SSW
4
0.7
S
4
0.8
S
5
0.7
SSE
5
0.7
SE
5
1.3
E
6
1.3
ENE
6
1
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
6
Energy kJ
5
63
55
67
17
31
9
18
27
19
23
126
124
71
111
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
0
45
45
10
17
18
0
17
639
10
47
106
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
45
45
Best forecast wave conditions in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
5
6
5
6
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
4
5
9
6
7
7
6
9
7
9
6
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
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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.

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