Scottburgh tides today
- Tide now -2.5 ft ↑ rising · high 5:14 am (2.5 ft)
- Best time tomorrow 4:40–5:40 am good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 7:00–11:00 am Fair beach day · 5/10
- Waves · water 5.2 ft · 74 °F moderate · 8.6 s from the southeast
- Wind · air 3 mph · 65 °F from the NW, gusts 6 · partly cloudy
- Surf tomorrow 3.6–5.5 ft Good day · 6/10 · 5:00–9:00 am
- Sun 5:06 am–6:16 pm 13 h 11 min of daylight
- Moon 93% · 9:14 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:14 pm
Today in Scottburgh there are high tides at 4:37 am (2.7 ft) and 4:53 pm (3.0 ft) and low tides at 10:38 am and 11:04 pm. Tide coefficient 104. Right now the tide is rising toward the high tide at 5:14 am. The sun rises at 5:06 am and sets at 6:16 pm: 13 h 11 min of daylight. The moon is 93% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:14 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:14 am to 2:14 am and from 12:45 pm to 2:45 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 5.2 ft waves. There's a light air from the northwest (3 mph). Partly cloudy, 65 °F.
Fishing in Scottburgh today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: high- High tide at 4:37 am, coefficient 104
- Sunrise at 5:06 am
- Rising pressure (+0.20 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (6 mph) and 6.4 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 104 (big spring tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 4:40 am to 5:40 am, combines the 4:37 am high tide and sunrise, though with rising pressure. Also good from 3:50 pm to 5:50 pm, with the 4:53 pm high tide, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 1:30 pm to 2:40 pm, with a major period and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: sand steenbras, dusky grouper, bullet tuna and kawakawa. What you can catch
Beach day in Scottburgh
Is it a beach day?
- Sun and clouds
- Feels like 74 °F: mild
- Almost no wind
- UV 8 (high): SPF 50 sunscreen
- Water at 74 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 10:38 am: more sand
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Use care · 5.9 ft
5.9 ft waves every 8 s: swim with care and stay where you can stand. High rip current risk. If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 75 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 11 · SPF 50
Max UV 11 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 11:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 9 mph
Onshore breeze (9 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:38 am
Low tide at 10:38 am and 11:04 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:37 am and 4:53 pm. Coefficient 104 (spring tides): little sand left at high tide.
The best window, 8:00 am to 11:00 am, brings little wind, water at 74 °F and low tide at 10:38 am, though with some waves. 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm can also work, with sunshine, little wind and water at 75 °F, though with some waves and a spring high tide.
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Tides in Scottburgh
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:37 am 2.7 ft · coef. 104
- ▼ Low tide 10:38 am -2.9 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:53 pm 3.0 ft · coef. 99
- ▼ Low tide 11:04 pm -2.8 ft
↑ Rising The tide is rising. 5 h 17 min to high tide at 5:14 am.
Tide coefficient 104 for the 4:37 am high tide and 99 for the 4:53 pm high tide. Big spring tides. The water rises and falls 5.9 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on March 20 (3.5 ft) and the lowest, on March 20 (-3.3 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean sea level. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. mean sea level
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 27 (coefficient 108, 6.5 ft range). The smallest, on October 19 (coefficient 20, 1.0 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 5:06 am · 6:16 pm | High tide 4:37 am · 2.7 ft | Low tide 10:38 am · -2.9 ft | High tide 4:53 pm · 3.0 ft | Low tide 11:04 pm · -2.8 ft | Coef. 104 | 93% | Major periods 12:14 am · 12:45 pm | High |
| Thu 29 | 5:05 am · 6:17 pm | High tide 5:14 am · 2.5 ft | Low tide 11:16 am · -2.5 ft | High tide 5:32 pm · 2.5 ft | Low tide 11:43 pm · -2.4 ft | Coef. 94 | 86% | Major periods 1:17 am · 1:49 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 5:04 am · 6:18 pm | High tide 5:56 am · 2.1 ft | Low tide 11:58 am · -2.0 ft | High tide 6:14 pm · 2.0 ft | — | Coef. 79 | 77% | Major periods 2:21 am · 2:53 pm | Low |
| Sat 31 | 5:03 am · 6:19 pm | Low tide 12:26 am · -1.9 ft | High tide 6:47 am · 1.6 ft | Low tide 12:50 pm · -1.4 ft | High tide 7:06 pm · 1.3 ft | Coef. 60 | 66% | Major periods 3:25 am · 3:55 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 5:02 am · 6:20 pm | Low tide 1:21 am · -1.4 ft | High tide 8:01 am · 1.2 ft | Low tide 2:06 pm · -0.8 ft | High tide 8:30 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 42 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:24 am · 4:52 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 5:01 am · 6:20 pm | Low tide 2:49 am · -1.0 ft | High tide 9:59 am · 1.0 ft | Low tide 4:29 pm · -0.6 ft | High tide 10:38 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 33 | 44% | Major periods 5:18 am · 5:44 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 5:00 am · 6:21 pm | Low tide 4:55 am · -1.0 ft | High tide 11:43 am · 1.3 ft | Low tide 6:18 pm · -1.0 ft | — | Coef. 38 | 33% | Major periods 6:08 am · 6:32 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above mean sea level. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Scottburgh has no tide station nearby: its tide is calculated with the global FES2022 model, from the nearest model cells offshore (the first one 1.2 mi away). It may differ from the real tide by a few minutes and inches, and more with wind or storms. Heights are above mean sea level, not chart datum, so low tides are negative. Not for navigation.
Model attribution: FES2022 Tide was produced by LEGOS, NOVELTIS and CLS, funded by CNES, and distributed by AVISO (https://doi.org/10.24400/527896/a01-2024.004), AVISO licence (https://www.aviso.altimetry.fr/fileadmin/documents/data/License_Aviso.pdf). Modified by TidePlanet: constants interpolated from the nearest model cells offshore; heights above mean sea level.
The sea at Scottburgh
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common2.6 ft
- Significant5.2 ft
- Highest expectedHighest10 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 10 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 10 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Offshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows from land out to sea: calm shore and clean waves, but watch the drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 7.3 ft with a period of 8 s, from the southeast (moderate).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water cools over the next few days: about 73.2 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+3.5 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:58 pm (local time).
Surf in Scottburgh today
Surf today
Good- 3.2–5.0 ft surf at the shore, a good size with some punch
- 4.9 ft swell at 6 s from the east-southeast, short: weak, messy waves
- Light offshore wind (6 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
- Falling tide (low tide at 10:38 am)
- Light: First light 4:41 am · sunrise 5:06 am · sunset 6:16 pm · last light 6:42 pm
- Tide: high 4:37 am (2.7 ft), low 10:38 am (-2.9 ft), high 4:53 pm (3.0 ft) and low 11:04 pm (-2.8 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 74.3 °F–75.4 °F: a rash guard or a neoprene top.
- Energy: 175 kJ · Medium power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 5:00 am to 9:00 am, has a good size and light offshore wind, though with a short-period swell. 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm can also work, with a good size, though with a short-period swell.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Scottburgh today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: poor- Slack water around low tide (10:38 am): little current from 10:20 am to 11:00 am
- 5.6 ft swell at 7 s from the southeast: strong surge on the bottom
- Light onshore wind (5 mph)
- 1.2 mph current toward the southwest, strong (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:37 am (4:20–5:00 am), low tide 10:38 am (10:20–11:00 am), high tide 4:53 pm (4:30–5:10 pm) and low tide 11:04 pm (10:49–11:20 pm)
- Likely visibility: poor. Swell (up to 9.0 ft at 7 s) and rain (2.15 in) over the last few days have stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 74.3–75.4 °F: a 3 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 6:42 pm. Waning gibbous (93%), rising at 9:14 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 9:50 am to 11:30 am, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and the sun high, though with some swell and current. Also worth a look from 4:20 pm to 5:30 pm, with slack water at high tide and light wind, though with some swell and current.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Produce 5.1 mi
- Aliwal Shoal Marine Protected Area 8.1 mi
- Crystal Divers 0.4 mi
- Mokarran Dive Charters 3.6 mi
- African Watersports 5.1 mi
- Ocean Warriors Dive 5.5 mi
- Buddy Scuba Dive Adventures 5.6 mi
- Blue Ocean Dive Resort 6.1 mi
- ScubaCo Diving and Travel 6.2 mi
- Aliwal Dive Centre 6.2 mi
- Aliwal Shoal Adventures 6.2 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
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Weather in Scottburgh
Now in Scottburgh
- Low / high
- 63 / 73 °F
- Rain
- 0.01 in · 41%
- Clouds
- 77%
- Humidity
- 93%
- Dew pointDew point
- 63 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 33
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.01 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.10 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Partly cloudy | Light drizzle | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Mainly clear | Clear sky | Mainly clear |
| Temperature | 66° | 65° | 65° | 71° | 72° | 73° | 71° | 68° |
| Wind (mph) | 9 SW | 7 SW | 6 W | 0 SW | 6 E | 8 E | 7 ENE | 4 NNE |
| Gusts | 15 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 8 |
| Waves | 7.3 ft | 6.7 ft | 6.2 ft | 5.8 ft | 5.5 ft | 5.3 ft | 5.2 ft | 5.2 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 65° 3 NW 5.2 ft
- 3:00 am 64° 3 NW 5.2 ft
- 6:00 am 67° 2 NNW 5.2 ft
- 9:00 am 71° 7 ENE 5.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 72° 14 ENE 5.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 72° 15 ENE 5.3 ft
- 6:00 pm 71° 13 NE 5.2 ft
- 9:00 pm 68° 10 NNE 5.1 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 63 / 73 °F | 9 mph ESE | 7.3 ft | 4:37 am · 4:53 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 64 / 73 °F | 15 mph NE | 5.3 ft | 5:14 am · 5:32 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 65 / 74 °F | 20 mph NNE | 6.1 ft | 5:56 am · 6:14 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 66 / 76 °F | 20 mph NE | 6.6 ft | 6:47 am · 7:06 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 68 / 76 °F | 18 mph SSW | 7.0 ft | 8:01 am · 8:30 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 70 / 72 °F | 15 mph S | 4.9 ft | 9:59 am · 10:38 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 70 / 73 °F | 7 mph ENE | 4.7 ft | 11:43 am | |
| Wed 4 | 71 / 76 °F | 8 mph E | 3.9 ft | 12:10 am · 12:46 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 73 / 80 °F | 14 mph NE | 6.3 ft | 1:07 am · 1:30 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 71 / 75 °F | 19 mph SSW | 6.3 ft | 1:49 am · 2:06 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 71 / 74 °F | 12 mph ENE | 4.7 ft | 2:25 am · 2:39 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 71 / 80 °F | 17 mph NE | 7.7 ft | 2:57 am · 3:09 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 73 / 78 °F | 14 mph S | 7.3 ft | 3:28 am · 3:38 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 69 / 79 °F | 28 mph SW | 11 ft | 3:57 am · 4:05 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 64° / 73° 5.3 ft
- Fri 30 Clear sky 65° / 74° 6.1 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 66° / 76° 6.6 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 68° / 76° 7.0 ft
- Mon 2 Drizzle 70° / 72° 4.9 ft
- Tue 3 Light rain 70° / 73° 4.7 ft
- Wed 4 Light rain 71° / 76° 3.9 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models Partly agree · medium confidence: unsure about rain today. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and normal rain. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.0 °F; normal high: 76 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 11:58 pm (local time).
The sun in Scottburgh
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:11 am
- Full dark 7:11 pm
- Civil dawn 4:41 am
- Civil dusk 6:42 pm
- Solar noon 11:41 am (73° high)
- Daylight 13 h 11 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:44 pm
- Full dark 7:11 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,361,952 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Scottburgh
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,471 mi away and looks 32′ 46″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: high- 12:14–2:14 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 12:45–2:45 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 5:51–6:51 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:44–9:44 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 10:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 1:48 pmNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 4:54 pmNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Scottburgh
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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Water depth
Gentle slopeThe bottom slopes gently: 16 ft deep 0.45 mi from shore and 33 ft at 0.85 mi.
From the shoreline (0.4 mi from Scottburgh) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.45 mi
- 33 ft deep0.85 mi
- 66 ft deep1.9 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.45 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 0.85 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Rough estimate: here the data comes in cells of about 0.3 mi and misses details near shore (rocks, sandbars, small coves).
Source: NOAA ETOPO 2022 (CC0), cells of about 0.3 mi; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Nearest lighthouse
Green Point Lighthouse, KwaZulu-Natal 3.0 mi northeast
- Light
- 2 white flashes every 15 s · Fl(2) W 15s
- Range
- 30 nautical miles (35 mi)
- Light height
- 279 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 69 ft
Light details: NGA List of Lights (USA); the rest from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near ScottburghTides nearby
- EMkhomazi6.1 mi
- Pennington6.4 mi
- Sezela9.3 mi
- EManzimtoti18 mi
- Hibberdene22 mi
- Berea33 mi
- Durban34 mi
- Port Shepstone36 mi
Scottburgh at a glance
- Town or city of about 23,949 people. Coordinates: 30.287° S, 30.753° E.
- It is 34 mi southwest of Durban, the main place in KwaZulu-Natal. The sun rises 1 min later and sets 2 min later than in Durban.
- Its coast faces southeast.
Questions about ScottburghQuestions
What time is high tide today in Scottburgh?
Today in Scottburgh there are high tides at 4:37 am (2.7 ft) and 4:53 pm (3.0 ft) and low tides at 10:38 am and 11:04 pm. Tide coefficient 104.
What time is sunset today in Scottburgh?
At 6:16 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:42 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Scottburgh?
At 5:05 am. First light comes at 4:10 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 93% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 9:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:14–2:14 am, Minor 5:51–6:51 am, Major 12:45–2:45 pm, Minor 8:44–9:44 pm. Today's activity is high.
What's the weather like today in Scottburgh?
Light drizzle, from 63 °F to 73 °F, with a light air from the northwest (3 mph) and a 41% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Scottburgh?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 5.2 ft waves with a period of 8.6 s from the southeast. The water is 74.5 °F.
When is the best time to visit Scottburgh?
The best time to visit Scottburgh is from May to August: highs of 74 °F to 78 °F, about 3 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: global FES2022 model (AVISO/CNES), licensed AVISO; constants for this place computed by TidePlanet from the nearest model cells offshore. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).