Scottburgh Point surf break

Scottburgh Point surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 10 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
25.2° 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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 8PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sat 11th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 5PM (Thu 16th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 16th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night).

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.4
SSE
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
SW
0.5
S
0.6
SSW
0.5
S
0.5
SSW
0.6
E
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
2.3
SSW
2.2
S
1.3
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.5
S
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)1516151413131212127141312121278119814
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)558011294888511971793982663414154555813941183775
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
15
NE
20
S
0
S
20
NE
5
SW
10
WSW
20
S
15
SSE
5
NNW
25
NE
25
S
10
NNW
20
NE
15
NE
35
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
10
N
5
S
5
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscrossoncross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:49PM
1.00
11:12AM
1.03
12:36AM
1.13
12:50PM
1.17
1:21AM
1.33
1:33PM
1.33
1:54AM
1.52
2:08PM
1.49
2:25AM
1.70
2:41PM
1.62
2:57AM
1.85
3:13PM
1.73
3:29AM
1.94
3:47PM
1.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:20AM
0.84
5:51PM
0.72
6:46AM
0.71
6:58PM
0.56
7:31AM
0.52
7:36PM
0.40
8:05AM
0.34
8:09PM
0.24
8:37AM
0.17
8:41PM
0.11
9:09AM
0.04
9:13PM
0.00
9:41AM
-0.04
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Fri
17
Sunrise-6:13--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:16-
Sunset--5:42--5:40--5:39--5:38--5:37--5:36--5:35
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
thunderstorm
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C243129232626232626242728212929251920202223
Feels °C (?)262827262525252727282626232828261519202323
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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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