Addington (South Beach) surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Sunday 08 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
25.8° 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 Sunday (Mar 08) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Addington (South Beach) in the next 12 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 09) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 14) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Sun 8th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf 5PM (Sun 8th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 9th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed night, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
0
0
2
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
S
2
S
1.9
S
1.4
S
1.3
S
1.1
S
1.4
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.8
E
1.8
ENE
1.5
E
1.6
E
1.9
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.6
E
1.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)121214121211999999888888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)157211701427547441300332372372356348328313460459309358516434368450
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
15
SSE
5
WSW
10
ESE
15
E
10
WNW
10
E
15
E
0
N
15
E
15
E
5
NNE
20
ENE
25
ENE
15
N
25
NE
25
NE
10
N
25
NE
25
ENE
10
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:11PM
1.76
6:28AM
1.76
6:33PM
1.62
6:52AM
1.61
6:57PM
1.47
7:19AM
1.44
7:28PM
1.30
8:05AM
1.27
10:51PM
1.16
12:53PM
1.25
1:37AM
1.34
1:48PM
1.41
2:09AM
1.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:11PM
0.46
12:16AM
0.46
12:35PM
0.59
12:39AM
0.60
12:59PM
0.74
1:02AM
0.77
1:29PM
0.89
1:35AM
0.95
2:55PM
1.04
6:21AM
1.06
7:19PM
0.94
7:45AM
0.88
7:56PM
0.76
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunrise5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:54--5:54--
Sunset-6:21--6:20--6:19--6:17--6:16--6:15--6:14-
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1----------1---------
Temp. °C212221222322222323242423252423252524252624
Feels °C (?)191921212122222223232323242222222225242525
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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).

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