Surf Forecasts:
Addington (South Beach) surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,603 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Addington (South Beach) in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Addington (South Beach) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what Addington (South Beach) has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
The window kicks off with a bit of a wait. Thursday the 23rd of July brings in a clean, small 3ft SSW swell with a moderate energy level (509). Winds are cross-off, and the water’s sitting at 73°, which is about 2° warmer than usual for this time of year – a nice little bonus. The waves are clean, and with the sheltered setup, this could be a nice, relaxed session for the beginners. That’s really the only bright spot for a while.
Friday the 24th turns ugly in a hurry. We’ve got a big, raw 10ft swell, but it’s getting absolutely hammered by 28 mph cross-off winds. The energy is up there (1678), but it’s just a mess. This one’s for experienced chargers only, and even then, conditions are rough. Saturday and Sunday are no better – onshore winds ruin the 6ft and 5ft swells, creating poor surf. We’re looking at a real bleak stretch from Friday through to Tuesday the 28th.
There’s a glimmer on Wednesday the 29th of July. The morning brings a solid 8ft SSE groundswell (period 10 seconds) with a strong energy reading (1560) and, finally, offshore winds. The forecast says “very good surf conditions,” and with that light rain keeping the beach quiet, crowds are only a “sometimes” problem. This is the standout. The offshore flow will groom the 8ft face into clean, powerful lines. It’s a bit heavy for beginners, but for anyone with experience, this is the session to aim for. The afternoon holds at 8ft with the same quality.
Thursday the 30th stays similar, with a 8ft swell and offshore winds, but the heavy rain will make for a bleak session. Friday the 31st drops off again with cross-off winds and a messy 7ft swell.
The first week of August looks quiet. From Saturday the 1st to Wednesday the 5th, it’s all onshore winds and weak, poor quality surf. Nothing to get excited about – a real rest period.
Finally, Thursday the 6th of August offers a last little whisper: a 4ft SE swell with a very long 13-second period and light cross-off winds. The energy is moderate (517), and it should be clean, offering some gentle, long-lined waves for a mellow session. Friday the 7th brings a new 7ft swell, but the onshore wind ruins it again.
So, the real highlight is Wednesday the 29th of July. Get out there before the rain, or don’t mind a little wet weather, because the surf will be worth it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Tue night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SE 12 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SSW 14 | E 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 304 | 115 | 1603 | 955 | 516 | 495 | 563 | 450 | 300 | 176 | 100 | 128 | 40 | 82 | 202 | 352 | 929 | 1196 | 978 | 1093 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:07PM1.35m | 12:17PM1.23m | 00:47AM1.38m | 1:42PM1.33m | 1:52AM1.47m | 2:30PM1.47m | 2:37AM1.57m | 3:06PM1.60m | 3:13AM1.67m | 3:38PM1.73m | 3:44AM1.75m | 4:07PM1.83m | 4:14AM1.81m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:18PM0.88m | 6:01AM0.86m | 6:17PM0.89m | 7:26AM0.78m | 7:39PM0.81m | 8:16AM0.66m | 8:30PM0.69m | 8:53AM0.54m | 9:09PM0.58m | 9:25AM0.43m | 9:42PM0.47m | 9:54AM0.34m | 10:13PM0.39m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 2 | 6 | 40 |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 304 | 106 | 60 | 42 | 516 | 495 | 563 | 450 | 300 | 176 | 69 | 72 | 40 | 82 | 57 | 53 | 181 | 304 | 978 | 1093 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SSW 12 | ENE 8 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | E 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | E 8 | E 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 164 | 115 | 6 | 125 | 269 | 123 | 126 | 118 | 184 | 135 | 49 | 23 | 33 | 49 | 106 | 159 | 51 | 60 | 327 | 280 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | NE 6 | S 22 | E 10 | SE 11 | S 19 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | S 18 | SSW 16 | E 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | — | — | — | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 41 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 29 | 63 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 55 | 89 | 22 | 36 | 26 | 44 | — | — | — | 68 | 69 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 9 | SSE 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 52 | 94 | 1603 | 955 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 28 | 100 | 128 | — | 104 | 202 | 352 | 929 | 1196 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 265 | 404 | 329 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 695 | 218 | 108 | 3 | 0 | 237 | 780 | 666 | 0 | 0 | 82 |
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