
Surf Forecasts:
The Spot surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 12s period, SSW swell with 6,288 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Spot this week:
The surf forecast for The Spot over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Spot in the next 16 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spot over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks at The Spot are a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s break it down. We’re looking at a slow start, but things are going to get serious around the 10th. Hang tight, because there’s some proper size on the horizon, but it’s not for the faint of heart.
The first few days are pretty quiet. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th have some small, junky swell with onshore winds, so not worth getting excited about. The water temp is sitting right around average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Thursday the 6th will be clean and glassy, but the swell drops right off to a tiny 2ft from the SSW. It’s pretty, but weak, and probably only good for a longboard if you’re desperate.
We’ve got a flat spell from Friday the 7th through to Sunday the 9th. There’s nothing doing, so maybe catch up on sleep or fix your fins. It’s a proper lull.
Now, here’s where it kicks off. From Monday the 10th, the ocean wakes up in a big way. A solid SW groundswell pushes in, and it’s big. We’re talking 11ft on Monday morning, jumping to 16ft by the afternoon. The wind is howling offshore from the SW at 28 mph, which will make it clean but a real battle to get out the back. The energy reads strong to very strong. This is not a day for the faint-hearted.
Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th are the standouts of this whole run. The swell is still a solid 16ft, but the offshore wind backs off to a manageable 19 mph, making it much more user-friendly for the experienced crew. This is proper, powerful groundswell with a long period of 12-14 seconds, and the energy is pumping. This is big, expert-only territory. If you're not comfortable in heavy, powerful surf, give it a wide berth. This is where the real surfers earn their keep.
Thursday the 13th sees the swell peak at 18ft, with light offshore winds. It’s still huge and the guidance is saying it might be too big for this break, so we're looking at the absolute top end of the scale here. Only the best will be out.
By Friday the 14th, the wind swings to the ENE and goes glassy. The swell has dropped to a still-very-large 11ft from the SSE. This is a great day for experts, with clean conditions and a big, powerful swell. It's going to be a circus out there, but for the right surfer, this is probably the pick of the week.
The weekend of the 15th and 16th sees the swell drop steadily. It’s still a few feet on Saturday, but the onshore NE wind will chop it up. Sunday is cleaner but smaller, with waves around 4-5ft. It’s a fun size down, back to just normal surf.
After that, the 17th is blown out by strong NE winds, and the 18th and 19th see the swell disappear entirely into the flat zone again. So, to sum it all up, the window from the 11th through to the 14th is the show. Big, powerful, and strictly for experts. The 6th is the only clean, small wave option, everything else is just waiting for the main event.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 7 | S 9 | SSW 15 | E 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
510 | 490 | 402 | 175 | 197 | 184 | 151 | 193 | 193 | 150 | 118 | 95 | 395 | 270 | 199 | 154 | 73 | 82 | 497 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | off | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 6:41AM1.53m | 7:09PM1.61m | 7:19AM1.41m | 7:51PM1.49m | 8:07AM1.27m | 8:51PM1.35m | 9:24AM1.13m | 10:33PM1.25m | 11:43AM1.11m | 00:36AM1.29m | 1:26PM1.25m | 1:52AM1.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:42AM0.26m | 12:49PM0.21m | 1:21AM0.35m | 1:27PM0.32m | 2:09AM0.47m | 2:17PM0.47m | 3:19AM0.60m | 3:39PM0.60m | 5:17AM0.64m | 5:51PM0.62m | 7:08AM0.54m | 7:30PM0.50m | |||||||
— | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
5:23 | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 27 | 27 | 20 |
Feels °C | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 23 | 25 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | ENE 9 |
510 | 490 | 402 | 175 | 197 | 184 | 151 | 120 | 121 | 111 | 83 | 64 | 138 | 270 | 175 | 154 | 73 | 82 | 377 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | E 11 | ENE 6 | SSW 16 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | SSW 17 | S 6 | SSW 13 | E 9 | SW 17 | E 10 | SSW 15 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | — |
50 | 44 | 15 | 83 | 25 | 26 | 34 | 40 | 193 | 21 | 118 | 83 | 77 | 96 | 199 | 56 | 22 | 7 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | ENE 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 6 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | — | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | — | — |
7 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 61 | 193 | 30 | 150 | 6 | 95 | 183 | 186 | — | 134 | 13 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | SSW 2 | S 4 | — | NE 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | — | ENE 10 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 7 |
— | 3 | 12 | 32 | 46 | 30 | 72 | 2 | 20 | — | 25 | 3 | 395 | — | 275 | 106 | 232 | 477 | 497 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 51 | 51 | 17 | 17 | 51 | 3 | 0 | 379 | 0 | 51 | 51 | 208 | 51 | 689 | 55 | 68 | 2650 | 1468 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast | |||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in South Africa | |||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
Latest Updates
Information about the The Spot Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Spot provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Spot can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Spot 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 (The Spot) 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 The Spot 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.
The Spot is 2 km (1 miles) from Scottburgh. If you plan a holiday in Durban/KwaZulu-Natal South Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Scottburgh. Scottburgh has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











