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“Tried out this spot after going a couple of years without surfing. Very reliable wave, even in onshore conditions. Was at least 3 foot every day, and larger on the sets. Wave breaks in two areas, one on the point, and then an A frame a bit further down the beach which often turns into a close-out. Both are much bigger in the water than they look from the beach.
Overall I found the wave quite technical. You need to get your takeoff spot and catch the wave at the right place and moment otherwise the wave has a tendency to wash under you. Getting to the wave is easy via the point or a low power rip near the point which fast forwards you to the backline. But once you're in there's a very strong and fast cross-shore rip that will pull you back and across to shore really quickly and once you're in front of the breakers its difficult to paddle out again.
Must be the easiest South African wave I've seen to get barrelled, and despite its power feels quite forgiving when you get things wrong. Also very uncrowded on weekdays and mornings. On weekends gets crowded and bathers get in your way. Took me 2-3 days to learn, but definitely one of the best spots I have surfed.”
TheGreenFish from SOUTH AFRICA - 22 Apr 2016
Scottburgh Point Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 7 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.1(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.7(1: Scottburgh Point is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.8(1: Scottburgh Point is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast. 5: the best break in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast). |
Difficulty Level: 4.3(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 4.2(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Scottburgh Point can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 4.3(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Scottburgh Point, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 2.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Scottburgh Point are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.7(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.7(1: Often too crowded. 5: Scottburgh Point is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.9(1: Getting to Scottburgh Point requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.5(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 2.8(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 4.3(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Scottburgh Point for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 4.7(1: Camping at Scottburgh Point is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.7(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Scottburgh Point is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 4.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 5.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Scottburgh Point, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.5(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Scottburgh Point where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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