Scottburgh Point surf break

Scottburgh Point surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Monday 27 Apr 2026 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
24.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scottburgh Point in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 27th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 29th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 29th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scottburgh Point over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NW by Wed night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
8
4
4
4
2
3
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
S
10
3
SSW
11
3
SSW
12
3.5
SSW
12
4.5
SSW
12
4
S
15
3.5
S
14
3.5
S
14
2.5
S
13
2
S
13
1.4
S
11
1.1
SSW
18
2.3
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
1
S
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2199
2268
2918
3493
6005
6512
5582
4494
2139
1248
485
713
2545
1419
642
451
308
373
289
156
105
Wind (km/h)
35
S
25
SW
30
S
30
S
15
W
15
SSE
10
ESE
15
N
15
NNE
5
NNE
10
NNW
20
S
15
SSE
10
NNW
5
ESE
5
NE
10
W
15
ENE
20
NE
10
NNW
30
S
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
off
on
on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
1:55AM1.56m
2:12PM1.45m
2:27AM1.66m
2:44PM1.54m
2:56AM1.72m
3:13PM1.60m
3:24AM1.75m
3:40PM1.64m
3:51AM1.74m
4:07PM1.64m
4:17AM1.71m
4:34PM1.61m
4:44AM1.65m
Low Tide
7:36PM0.38m
8:11AM0.33m
8:11PM0.28m
8:40AM0.23m
8:42PM0.21m
9:08AM0.16m
9:11PM0.16m
9:34AM0.12m
9:39PM0.14m
10:00AM0.11m
10:07PM0.15m
10:26AM0.13m
10:34PM0.19m
10:54AM0.17m
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:22
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:26
6:26
6:26
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5:24
5:23
5:22
5:22
5:21
5:21
5:20
5:19
2
Temp °C
22
20
21
21
19
20
20
18
22
23
23
23
23
21
26
26
21
24
23
21
24
14
14
14
13
15
16
16
17
19
21
22
20
21
23
26
25
21
23
21
22
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
E
10
0.9
E
10
0.8
E
10
0.7
E
10
3.5
SSW
13
4
S
15
3.5
S
14
3.5
S
14
2.5
S
13
2
S
13
1.4
S
11
1.1
SSW
18
2.3
SSW
16
1.9
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
1
S
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
Energy kJ
233
156
121
94
4369
6512
5582
4494
2139
1248
485
713
2545
1419
642
451
308
373
289
156
105
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
15
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
9
0.6
ENE
10
0.9
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.8
NE
7
1
S
10
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
6
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.7
S
14
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
ENE
8
0.7
S
11
0.6
S
11
Energy kJ
8
68
65
61
74
52
58
59
202
16
14
139
129
184
24
24
118
85
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
13
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.4
NE
6
0.3
E
9
0.3
ENE
9
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.4
ENE
8
0.5
S
14
Energy kJ
48
102
121
253
15
15
9
15
16
16
14
24
97
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
S
10
3
SSW
11
3
SSW
12
3.5
SSW
12
4.5
SSW
12
1.3
NNE
6
0.9
SSW
6
0.5
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.3
NE
5
Energy kJ
2199
2268
2918
3493
6005
116
58
19
5
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
4
4
8
7
4
5
4
4
3
2
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
712
6
46
820
0
6
640
10
17
17
10
202
6
10
10
0
0
45
45
10
47
Best forecast wave conditions in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
7
5
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
5
9
7
4
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
9
7
5
8
5
5
5
5
6
9
9
4
4
4
5
4
5
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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.

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