Scottburgh Point surf break

Scottburgh Point surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 25 Dec 2025 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
23.8° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scottburgh Point this week:

The surf forecast for Scottburgh Point over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 26) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scottburgh Point in the next 12 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 01) 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 2.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 26th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 26th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 1st Jan)6ft (1.8m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scottburgh Point over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon morning, strong winds from the NE by Tue morning).

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.1
E
1
E
1.1
E
1.2
E
1.4
E
1
ESE
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.8
ENE
0.1
S
0.1
SW
0.1
S
0.1
S
2
E
Period(s) (?)1099991099996888868912127
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3563472882352023072011621842251301442051692282001333434
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
10
E
10
NNE
5
SW
15
SE
0
NNW
10
ENE
15
E
10
NNE
25
NE
25
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
40
NE
30
NE
30
NNE
25
NE
30
NE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoncross-
on
offcross-
on
glassononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:47PM
1.46
7:25AM
1.50
7:32PM
1.37
8:16AM
1.45
8:29PM
1.27
9:20AM
1.40
9:47PM
1.19
10:42AM
1.39
11:24PM
1.18
12:06PM
1.42
12:49AM
1.26
1:18PM
1.50
1:54AM
1.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:46PM
0.39
1:01AM
0.29
1:33PM
0.46
1:46AM
0.36
2:32PM
0.52
2:42AM
0.45
3:47PM
0.56
3:56AM
0.51
5:15PM
0.55
5:24AM
0.52
6:38PM
0.47
6:47AM
0.45
7:43PM
0.36
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Sunrise4:52--4:54--4:54--4:54--4:56--4:56--4:56--
Sunset-6:59--6:59--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00--7:00-
cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
--13132252217421-----2
Temp. °C222222202221212121232321232423232423242423
Feels °C (?)232123222422222122222120232322181919222222
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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 12 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.

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