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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
25.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (Apr 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scottburgh Point in the next 16 days are 2.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 20th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scottburgh Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 9 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 276 | 516 | 206 | 54 | 67 | 202 | 517 | 1100 | 800 | 501 | 1189 | 838 | 876 | 1327 | 1893 | 1358 | 716 | 542 | 335 | 303 | 471 | |||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 4:20PM 1.80 | 4:37AM 1.94 | 4:55PM 1.76 | 5:13AM 1.83 | 5:32PM 1.67 | 5:51AM 1.68 | 6:13PM 1.53 | 6:32AM 1.49 | 7:02PM 1.37 | 7:24AM 1.28 | 8:17PM 1.22 | 8:55AM 1.12 | 10:34PM 1.17 | 11:23AM 1.10 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:22PM -0.05 | 10:49AM -0.03 | 10:58PM 0.01 | 11:24AM 0.06 | 11:37PM 0.13 | 12:02PM 0.20 | 12:19AM 0.30 | 12:46PM 0.36 | 1:10AM 0.50 | 1:43PM 0.53 | 2:33AM 0.68 | 3:25PM 0.65 | 5:09AM 0.72 | ||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | ||
| Sunset | 5:34 | - | - | 5:32 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 1 | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 24 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 26 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 24 | ||
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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.












