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Scottburgh kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
South Africa · KwaZulu-Natal
Overview
Scottburgh is a seaside resort on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast, offering a kite spot on its main beach. Warm tropical waters (22-26°C) with shark nets. The spot is well equipped with beach infrastructure. Popular holiday destination, suitable for intermediate riders.
Spot forecast for Scottburgh
Sunrise 05:13 · Sunset 18:10
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 6.1 km from the spot.
- Tuesday 20 October Low tide · 0.9 m High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.9 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 1.3 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 1.5 m Low tide · 0.7 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 1.4 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.5 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 1.6 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 1.8 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Saturday 24 October High tide · 1.7 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 1.9 m Low tide · 0.3 m
Scottburgh: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
224h
in January · 21.5 rideable days
The season runs from November to March, peaking in January: 20 rideable days a month and 224 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is July, at 12 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 67% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is June, at 22 °C. The wettest month is January, with 116 mm.
Monthly averages: Scottburgh
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.5 | 224 h | 26 °C | 116 mm |
| February | 18.5 | 188 h | 27 °C | 110 mm |
| March | 21.5 | 231 h | 27 °C | 103 mm |
| April | 13.0 | 108 h | 24 °C | 107 mm |
| May | 13.5 | 93 h | 24 °C | 18 mm |
| June | 12.5 | 80 h | 22 °C | 44 mm |
| July | 12.0 | 73 h | 22 °C | 13 mm |
| August | 17.5 | 124 h | 23 °C | 7 mm |
| September | 15.0 | 118 h | 22 °C | 98 mm |
| October | 15.5 | 156 h | 23 °C | 85 mm |
| November | 17.5 | 168 h | 24 °C | 94 mm |
| December | 20.5 | 212 h | 26 °C | 105 mm |
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Technical details of Scottburgh spot
The spot works with winds from NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE.
Spot functioning
The spot works in NE to SE winds. Sandy beach with shark nets. Tide influences conditions. Best at mid-tide. Kite zone to respect in peak tourist season.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Warm tropical water (22-26°C). Sandy bottom. Regular waves. Shark nets. Moderate coastal currents.
Parking
Access from the N2. Beachside parking in Scottburgh centre. Toilets, showers and restaurants on the beach. Seaside resort with all amenities.
Wind specificities
The dominant wind is the NE (summer trade wind), blowing side-onshore. Regular thermal wind in the afternoon. SSW winds also work side-offshore. Year-round, best October to April.
Hazards
Shore break in large swell. Coastal currents. Sharks despite nets. Jellyfish in summer. Swimmers in peak season.
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