Addington (South Beach) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's coming our way for the Addington (South Beach) stretch. It’s a bit of a tale of two forecasts, so let's get into it.

We're starting with a slow one. The first few days are pretty much a write-off for a proper paddle. Wednesday morning and afternoon have tiny, weak waves with the wind blowing on it, so don't even bother. The combined swell energy is barely a whisper at 69 and 60 (weak). We have to wait until Thursday the 9th for anything surfable, but even then it's ordinary. Thursday morning brings a bit of a bump at 4ft, but it's short-period windswell and the conditions are just "meh". Thursday afternoon is a step up though – a nice 5ft S groundswell with a 14-second period and a cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate (891), and it’s looking clean enough for a session.

Now, the standout of the whole outlook is hands down Friday the 10th. This is the day. We're looking at a solid 7ft S swell in the morning with a 15-second period, and the wind goes glassy – absolute perfection for clean surf. The energy jumps into the strong zone (2308). This is proper groundswell built for a point or reef setup, but at a sheltered beach like this, the 15-second period might make the waves a little straight. Still, for experienced surfers, this is the pick of the week. The afternoon holds similar quality with a clean 7ft S swell.

Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th still offer fun waves, but the size drops a bit. Saturday morning has 5ft S swell with cross-off wind, and Sunday afternoon is small but glassy. Both are clean and good for the beginner-friendly nature of this spot. There’s a bit of a lull early next week, and Monday the 13th is a total loss with strong onshore winds. Tuesday the 14th through Wednesday the 15th looks okay, with a steady 6ft ESE swell, clean conditions, and glassy winds on Wednesday – that’s a solid, user-friendly wave.

Hold on, because the end of the outlook throws in another heavy-hitter. Friday the 17th of July, over a week out, we’ve got a big, powerful swell forecast. Morning sees a 8ft S swell with a 14-second period and a clean offshore wind. The energy is very strong (2358). This is expert territory again. The afternoon holds a 8ft S swell with a massive 17-second period, but the wind gets stronger and the conditions are more marginal. That long period could make for some lined-up walls but also some chaotic washes. It's a promising but less certain call for the distant horizon. After that, we’re into a messy period of onshore winds and rain, so Friday the 17th morning is your target for that second week.

Bottom line: Friday the 10th is the absolute winner – get on it. Addington is a sheltered beginner-friendly spot, so when the swell gets over 7ft it gets serious. For the average surfer, the clean, smaller days from the 11th to the 15th will deliver the most fun. The long-range Friday the 17th is one for the experienced crew to keep an eye on.

Rusty signing off.

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