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Scottburgh Point surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
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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
23.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Scottburgh Point surf forecast from 30 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 8AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with 3,077 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with NE 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Wednesday (Jun 03) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 2nd Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 5th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 5th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scottburgh Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue night, min 13°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Sat 6 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
S 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | NE 5 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | E 8 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | |
133 | 111 | 83 | 146 | 65 | 142 | 66 | 69 | 65 | 36 | 322 | 259 | 526 | 1519 | 1739 | 2909 | 2856 | 2363 | 1795 | 951 | 598 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:30AM1.60m | 3:51PM1.53m | 4:01AM1.60m | 4:23PM1.53m | 4:32AM1.58m | 4:55PM1.52m | 5:03AM1.55m | 5:29PM1.49m | 5:36AM1.50m | 6:05PM1.45m | 6:11AM1.44m | 6:45PM1.40m | 6:50AM1.37m | 7:32PM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:18PM0.28m | 9:41AM0.21m | 9:50PM0.27m | 10:12AM0.21m | 10:22PM0.28m | 10:43AM0.22m | 10:55PM0.31m | 11:16AM0.25m | 11:29PM0.36m | 11:50AM0.29m | 00:05AM0.43m | 12:27PM0.34m | 00:47AM0.49m | 1:09PM0.40m | |||||||
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | |
5:04 | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 19 |
21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NE 5 | E 9 | NE 5 | E 8 | SSW 11 | SSW 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 |
133 | 91 | 57 | 53 | 38 | 36 | 38 | 36 | 23 | 36 | 109 | 259 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 23 | 6 | 19 | 1493 | 951 | 598 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | E 8 | SSW 16 | E 9 | SSW 13 | E 9 | NE 6 | E 8 | ESE 8 | — | SW 13 | — | E 9 | ENE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | ESE 9 |
116 | 111 | 83 | 146 | 35 | 142 | 39 | 69 | 39 | 9 | 35 | 23 | — | 85 | — | 6 | 6 | 41 | 68 | 51 | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | SSW 13 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SSW 13 | SE 7 | NE 5 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | E 9 | SW 12 |
10 | 18 | 24 | 22 | 65 | 39 | 20 | 19 | 65 | 8 | 1 | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | 44 | 34 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 3 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 9 | — | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | — | NE 2 |
— | — | 4 | 8 | 10 | 31 | 66 | 17 | — | 199 | 322 | — | 526 | 1519 | 1739 | 2909 | 2856 | 2363 | 1795 | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 45 | 45 | 10 | 45 | 45 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 47 | 0 | 106 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 695 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 45 |
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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.












