Addington (South Beach) surf break

Addington (South Beach) surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 02 Mar 2026 SAST
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Addington (South Beach) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Addington (South Beach) sea temperature is
26.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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

The surf forecast for Addington (South Beach) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Addington (South Beach) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 08) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Mar 06) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 2nd Mar)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Sun 8th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sun 8th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Addington (South Beach) over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon morning, calm by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, strong winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
3
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SSW
1.7
S
1.5
S
0.8
S
0.7
SSW
0.5
S
1.3
NE
1
ENE
2
ENE
1.6
ENE
2.4
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.5
ENE
1
ENE
1
E
0.9
ENE
0.8
S
3.5
S
3
S
2.5
S
3
S
Period(s) (?)88149141366778877771210121412
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4383199151131898711672342247623375230108109861992528278524362584
Wind
(km/h)
30
SW
25
SSW
10
W
25
ENE
30
NE
15
NNE
15
ENE
25
NE
15
NNE
30
NE
35
NE
10
NNW
15
N
25
NNE
10
SW
20
E
30
SSW
40
SW
35
SSW
35
S
25
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
onoffcross-
on
offoffoffcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:35PM
1.96
3:54AM
2.06
4:05PM
2.03
4:23AM
2.12
4:33PM
2.06
4:50AM
2.13
4:59PM
2.03
5:16AM
2.09
5:24PM
1.97
5:41AM
2.01
5:48PM
1.88
6:05AM
1.90
6:11PM
1.76
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:31AM
0.32
9:43PM
0.22
10:02AM
0.23
10:12PM
0.15
10:30AM
0.19
10:40PM
0.13
10:57AM
0.20
11:05PM
0.16
11:23AM
0.25
11:30PM
0.23
11:47AM
0.34
11:53PM
0.33
12:11PM
0.46
12:16AM
0.46
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Sunrise5:47--5:47--5:48--5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--
Sunset-6:28--6:27--6:25--6:24--6:23--6:22--6:21-
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
3-------1-------217-16
Temp. °C192221232423242625292927263129282722192120
Feels °C (?)151818202120242626282729273031293016121416
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The above surf forecast table for Addington (South Beach) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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