Surf Forecasts:
Scottburgh Point surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, S swell with 4,114 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period. 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scottburgh Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 35°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sat morning, strong winds from the NE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | S 11 | SSW 21 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
405 | 837 | 766 | 253 | 167 | 527 | 1060 | 2833 | 1665 | 913 | 680 | 386 | 288 | 240 | 1227 | 4114 | 2036 | 802 | 404 | 256 | 175 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:35PM1.63m | 6:48AM1.43m | 7:15PM1.46m | 7:32AM1.26m | 8:12PM1.26m | 8:58AM1.09m | 10:32PM1.13m | 12:11PM1.11m | 00:53AM1.23m | 1:34PM1.31m | 1:54AM1.41m | 2:20PM1.53m | 2:35AM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:18PM0.18m | 00:47AM0.31m | 12:55PM0.33m | 1:31AM0.48m | 1:44PM0.52m | 2:42AM0.65m | 3:22PM0.70m | 5:27AM0.70m | 6:26PM0.67m | 7:16AM0.54m | 7:44PM0.48m | 8:05AM0.34m | 8:30PM0.30m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 35 | 35 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 21 | 30 | 30 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | E 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | S 11 | SSW 21 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 |
405 | 837 | 766 | 253 | 167 | 547 | 65 | 50 | 1665 | 913 | 680 | 386 | 288 | 233 | 1227 | 4114 | 2036 | 802 | 404 | 256 | 175 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | E 9 | — | — | E 10 | NE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 8 | S 11 | SSE 8 | S 10 | ENE 10 | — | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 |
126 | 99 | 71 | 57 | — | — | 49 | 15 | 54 | 94 | 96 | 217 | 238 | 76 | 127 | 37 | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SSW 5 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSE 8 | SW 24 | S 14 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 |
58 | 25 | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | 54 | 169 | 149 | 242 | 114 | 146 | 178 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | SSW 7 | S 8 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
22 | — | 44 | 176 | 770 | 527 | 1060 | 2833 | — | — | — | — | — | 240 | 96 | 364 | 627 | 569 | 429 | 344 | 242 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 201 | 0 | 10 | 172 | 191 | 191 | 1463 | 2645 | 768 | 45 | 1205 | 17 | 45 | 1175 | 154 | 650 | 650 | 172 | 45 | 30 | 0 |
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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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