Scottburgh Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Scottburgh Point. It’s been a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got a few windows coming up that’ll get the blood pumping.

The overall pattern shows a long stretch of tricky conditions kicking things off, with some cleaner, more promising swells building towards the end of the month and into the start of August. The first few days are a write-off, but don’t lose hope. There’s a notable 4-day gap with no real recommendations here at the start, so we’re waiting until Thursday the 23rd to see anything worthwhile.

Thursday morning, the 23rd of July, we finally see some relief. A clean, cross-offshore breeze (SSW 16 mph) is treating the 3 ft swell from the SSW (14-second period) nicely. The combined wave energy is moderate (464), and while it’s not big, it’s a start. The afternoon shapes up even better with a lighter southerly breeze (6 mph) and the same swell staying clean. This is your warm-up session.

The real standout, and I mean the one to circle on the calendar, is Wednesday the 30th of July. We’ve got a solid 4 ft SSW swell rolling in with a very long 15-second period, and the wind is light (SW 6 mph) and cross-offshore. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1157, and the forecast is calling for “very good surf conditions.” This is a long-period groundswell, so expect proper, lined-up waves with plenty of power. At Scottburgh Point, a setup like that will reel off beautifully. Just be mindful that with a long period like that, the sets can be a bit more spaced out, making the paddle out easier. This is your best bet in the whole window.

The other day that’s got my attention is Saturday the 1st of August. The morning brings a clean 3 ft SSW swell with a 16-second period. The wind is a gentle cross-offshore breeze (SSW 9 mph), and the energy is strong (929). Another “very good surf conditions” call. It’s a similar story to the 30th, but a touch smaller. This is a solid backup plan.

Now, for the rest of it. Friday the 24th of July has size, with a 10 ft SSW swell hitting the coast, but the period is a short 9 seconds and the wind is a fresh 22 mph cross-offshore. That’s a lot of wind for a big, short-period swell. It’s going to be a lumpy, bumpy mess. The same goes for the afternoon. This one is for the experts only, and even then, it’s not pretty. The energy is very high (1510 and 2009), but the quality just isn’t there for a good paddle session.

The rest of the run into early August is mostly plagued by onshore or cross-onshore winds from the NE and ENE, keeping the surf small and choppy. The swell on the 4th and 5th of August gets some size (5 ft to 7 ft), but the wind is onshore, and the period is short, so it’s all blown out again.

So, to sum it up. The first week is a waiting game. The 30th of July and the 1st of August are your true standout days. Get out there for those.

Rusty.

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