Surf spot

Scottburgh

Forecast conditions and map view for Scottburgh in South Africa, Hibiscous Coast. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: South Africa, Hibiscous Coast
Coordinates: -30.2800, 30.7603

Metric
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Wave height (m)	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	1	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.8	2.1	2.6	2.5	2.2	2	1.8	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.7	1.8	1.9	2	2	1.6	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.1	1.5	1.7	1.6	2	1.9	2.1	2.6	3.2
Wave direction	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SE	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	S	S	S	S	SSE	S	E	S	E	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE
Wave period (s)	9.2	9.6	9.3	8.9	8.9	8.7	8.5	8.3	8.1	7.8	7.2	6.6	9.3	9.7	9.7	7	6.5	8.7	8.8	7	7.6	7.8	7.2	7.2	6.9	6.6	6.8	6.8	7	7.1	7.1	7.1	7	7	7.2	7.3	7.5	7.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.9	6.5	7.2	7.5	6.8	7.2	7.7	6.5	7.3	6.8	6.2	6.3	6.3	6.7	7.3
Wave energy (kJ)	286	308	292	254	244	218	194	185	171	145	124	91	187	181	204	134	114	211	216	136	195	203	343	457	624	544	448	383	327	305	305	298	287	261	240	221	205	191	263	297	327	381	343	255	237	200	209	152	195	298	243	301	293	342	607	1120
Wind speed (km/h)	4	1.9	4.7	15.4	22.7	17.3	10.4	10.7	12.5	6.4	5.6	11.5	17.7	21.1	15.3	24	22.8	24	30.9	42.3	50.4	47.1	44.6	35.9	6.4	1.3	4.7	7.5	14.3	12.6	6.2	7.5	8.5	7.2	1.6	13.3	23.8	23.6	18.3	9.8	8.6	8.7	39.9	44.3	34.7	25.2	20.1	16.1	9.6	7.6	7.1	5.1	1.1	2.8	24.7	27.7
Wind direction	EGlassy	NNWGlassy	NGlassy	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NNEOnshore	ENECross-on	ECross	ENECross-on	ENECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NECross-on	NEOnshore	NEOnshore	NEBlown out	NEBlown out	NEBlown out	NEBlown out	NNEBlown out	NNWOnshore	NWGlassy	NNEGlassy	ESECross	NECross-on	WNWCross	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	NWCross-on	WNWCross	NNWGlassy	SECross-off	SOffshore	SOffshore	SWCross-off	WSWCross-off	WSWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWBlown out	SSWBlown out	SSWOffshore	SWOffshore	SWCross-off	SWCross-off	SWOffshore	SSWOffshore	WSWCross-off	SOffshore	SGlassy	NWGlassy	ESECross	ESECross-off

Scottburgh is a well-known surf spot on South Africa’s Hibiscus Coast, on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast. It’s a classic beach-break setup with waves that can be fun and punchy, especially on a good south swell.

What it’s like

Break type: Mostly beach break, with shifting sandbanks
Wave quality: Can range from mellow to powerful depending on swell and sand
Best conditions: Usually works best with a swell from the south/southeast and a light offshore wind
Skill level: Suitable for beginners to intermediate surfers on smaller days, but can get more demanding when it’s bigger

Why surfers like it

Offers consistent surf compared with many spots
Can produce clean, rideable waves with good shape
Broad beach and multiple peaks often give options for different abilities

Things to keep in mind

Because it’s a sand-bottom beach break, the wave shape can change often
It can get crowded, especially on good weekends and holidays
As with many South African surf zones, it’s wise to stay aware of currents, rips, and local conditions

Nearby vibe

Scottburgh is a laid-back coastal town, so the surf scene tends to feel relaxed and local. It’s a good spot for a beach day even when the waves are only average.