Scottburgh
uMdoni, South Africa · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.7m
- Period
- 9.3s
- Wind
- 17 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Low
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Tide · today
Low · High in 4h405-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Johannesburg local
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Days 6–10 for Scottburgh, scored for your board.
About Scottburgh
Scottburgh is a point break over sand in uMdoni, South Africa. It's at its best on swells from the S / SSE / SE with light offshore winds from the WSW / W / WNW. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Point
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- S, SSE, SE, ESE, E, ENE
- Best wind direction
- WSW, W, WNW, NW
Scottburgh surf FAQ
Is Scottburgh good for beginners?+
Scottburgh is a point break over sand, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Scottburgh?+
Different days call for different boards. Scottburgh handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Scottburgh?+
Look for from the S / SSE / SE with light offshore winds from the WSW / W / WNW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.