Scottburgh Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Scottburgh Point over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a slow start, but the second week builds into some proper juice. Water temp is around 71°, right on the money for this time of year, so no weirdness there.

We start with a bit of a wait. Wednesday the 15th serves up clean, head-high swell, about 7ft from the East, but it’s short period at 10 seconds, so it lacks punch. With a cross-off breeze, it’s doable, and the wave energy is moderate (869). Thursday the 16th is the real highlight of the first week—dead glassy conditions in the morning with a clean 5ft East swell. No wind at all; that is the session you want. Energy is moderate (584) but the clean conditions make it feel like a private lineup. That afternoon stays glassy with 5ft surf. Friday the 17th drops to 4ft, still clean but short period, great for a longboard.

We hit a flat, windy stretch from Saturday the 18th through Tuesday the 21st. Swell drops below 3ft and onshore winds chop everything up. Tuesday afternoon has a cleaner 3ft from the SSW, but nothing special.

Now, Wednesday the 22nd is the big one. Overnight, a proper groundswell shows up. Morning brings a solid 7ft from the SSW with a very long 16-second period. That’s serious energy (2147) and the combo of size and long period will reel down the point with authority. The wind is glassy—absolutely perfect conditions for experienced surfers only. Afternoon stays clean with 6ft and that commanding 15-second period. If you only go once this forecast, this is the day.

Thursday the 23rd pushes into big territory. Morning has a chunky 12ft from the SSW at 15 seconds, massive energy (5733), but onshore wind makes it messy and massive—experts only, maybe more of a spectacle. Afternoon drops to 10ft but onshore wind persists, so skip it. Friday the 24th cleans up nicely in the morning with a much friendlier 6ft, still that sweet 15-second period, and a cross-off breeze. Energy is high (1349) and the waves will be world-class. Afternoon gets hammered by 25 mph winds, so paddle out early.

The last weekend is mixed. Saturday the 25th has clean 4ft surf but less juice. Sunday the 26th morning is a good one—glassy, 4ft from the SSW with a very long 17-second period, that’s a dreamy combo (1068). Monday the 27th gets blown out by strong winds, and the period drops to 8 seconds, choppy and short. Tuesday the 28th returns to cleaner 5ft surf, and Wednesday the 29th looks promising with 4ft at 15 seconds and a light offshore; quality will be there for a fun session.

After that, Thursday the 30th sees onshore wind again with 7ft messy surf, so not worth it.

Your true standouts: Thursday the 16th for the glassy, easygoing session, and Wednesday the 22nd morning for the big, powerful, world-class point surf. That’s the one to circle.

Keep your board waxed and your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty

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