Addington (South Beach) Surf Break

Lat Long: 29.86° S 31.04° E

Addington (South Beach) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Addington (South Beach) sea temperature is
23.0° C
1.3° 

Addington (South Beach) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Addington (South Beach) surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,832 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Addington (South Beach) this week:

The surf forecast for Addington (South Beach) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Addington (South Beach) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 20th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Addington (South Beach) over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Addington (South Beach). The water is sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – a nice little bonus.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a dilemma. The first couple of days are messy. Monday morning the 20th of July sees a 7ft SSE swell with a 12-second period, but the wind is a cross-off 12 mph from the S. The wave energy is quite strong (1275), but the forecast is calling it marginal, with questionable tide. It’s not a total write-off, but it’s not a standout either. Monday afternoon is in the same boat, with a 6ft SE swell, wind swinging to a cross 6 mph, but it’s still labelled marginal.

Tuesday the 21st of July through to Thursday the 23rd of July is a real write-off. The wind goes onshore from the NE, the swell drops, and the scores are a flat zero. That’s a solid three-day gap with nothing to recommend. You’re better off doing something else.

Then things get interesting. Friday the 24th of July is the first real standout. The morning is a bit gnarly with a 10ft S swell and 19 mph cross-off wind – that’s big, over 8ft, so only for experts. But the afternoon is the pick. The swell drops to a clean 8ft from the S, with a 11-second period, and the wind drops to a gentle 9 mph cross-off. The combined energy is strong (1381), and the forecast is calling for *very good surf conditions*. This is the best on offer in the first week. If you’re an experienced surfer, be on it.

Saturday the 25th of July and Sunday the 26th of July are back to poor onshore NE winds, so forget it.

The next week sees a few more pulses. Wednesday the 29th of July is a big one, but it’s marginal. We’re looking at a 12ft to 13ft S swell with a 10-second period and a 16 mph cross-off SW wind. The energy is huge (4861 to 5432), but that size is only for the brave and experienced. The forecast says marginal, not excellent. Thursday the 30th of July is a bit smaller at 7ft to 8ft SSE, still under cross-off winds, but it’s only a 2-out-of-10 call.

The second standout is Saturday the 1st of August. The morning is special. A 7ft S swell with a 10-second period, a light 9 mph cross-off S wind, and the energy is strong (2159). The forecast is calling for *excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers*. That’s the one to circle. The afternoon is a bit cross-chop, so stick to the morning session.

Sunday the 2nd of August is a tough one. A 5ft S swell with a very long 14-second period, but it’s blowing 25 mph offshore. That’s clean but hard to paddle into. Only for the fittest. Monday the 3rd of August is a nice surprise. The wind is glassy calm, a 6ft to 7ft E swell, and the forecast says *very good surf conditions*. That’s a clean, mellow option for the morning.

Tuesday the 4th of August is a bit of a step down but still offers decent 6ft to 7ft ENE swell with clean cross-off winds.

Overall, the best two windows are Friday afternoon the 24th of July and Saturday morning the 1st of August. Both have solid, clean swell and favourable winds. The rest of the period is a mix of onshore drivel or big, marginal stuff. Get out there when it’s good.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri morning, calm by Fri night).

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
2
SSE
12
1.9
SE
12
1.6
SE
12
1.5
SE
12
1.4
SE
12
1.2
SE
12
1.1
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12
1.1
SE
12
1.9
NE
7
0.8
SE
12
0.7
SE
12
1.9
S
8
3
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10
2.3
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11
1.6
S
10
1.4
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
2.1
NE
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1197
1010
683
603
546
389
361
319
341
167
140
419
1650
1212
489
314
274
184
281
181
420
Wind (km/h)
20
S
10
SE
10
NW
10
NE
20
NE
10
N
15
NE
25
NE
10
NNW
30
SSW
25
S
25
SW
30
SSW
15
S
5
W
15
ENE
25
NE
15
NNE
25
NE
35
NE
20
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
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High Tide
7:52PM1.65m
8:03AM1.46m
8:36PM1.52m
8:51AM1.33m
9:34PM1.41m
10:13AM1.23m
11:07PM1.35m
12:17PM1.23m
00:47AM1.38m
1:42PM1.33m
1:52AM1.47m
2:30PM1.47m
2:37AM1.57m
Low Tide
1:31PM0.50m
2:06AM0.65m
2:09PM0.64m
2:56AM0.77m
2:58PM0.77m
4:10AM0.86m
4:18PM0.88m
6:01AM0.86m
6:17PM0.89m
7:26AM0.78m
7:39PM0.81m
8:16AM0.66m
8:30PM0.69m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Addington (South Beach) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Addington (South Beach) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Addington (South Beach) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Addington (South Beach) 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 (Addington (South Beach)) 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 Addington (South Beach) 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.

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