Addington (South Beach) surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Thursday 26 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
26.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Mar 26) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 16 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 26th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 26th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 28th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.3
ESE
1.1
E
1.1
E
1.9
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.3
E
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.8
E
0.6
S
1.5
E
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.5
E
Period(s) (?)77888778889121112119117666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)13812423515314232631620613810412018012713989998820291114194
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
20
S
5
SW
20
ENE
20
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
5
SE
25
SSW
10
S
10
ESE
10
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
NNE
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
20
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offononcross-
on
oncrossoffcross-
off
crossonononononononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:43AM
1.34
10:36PM
1.28
12:01PM
1.31
12:59AM
1.43
1:25PM
1.48
1:51AM
1.62
2:09PM
1.65
2:27AM
1.79
2:42PM
1.79
2:58AM
1.93
3:11PM
1.90
3:26AM
2.02
3:39PM
1.96
3:53AM
2.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:33PM
0.92
5:28AM
0.96
6:31PM
0.85
7:18AM
0.79
7:36PM
0.67
8:04AM
0.60
8:15PM
0.50
8:38AM
0.44
8:47PM
0.36
9:07AM
0.32
9:16PM
0.26
9:35AM
0.24
9:43PM
0.20
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Sunrise6:01--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05--
Sunset-6:00--5:59--5:58--5:55--5:54--5:53--5:52-
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
light rain
cloud
rain showers
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part cloud
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part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
-----2-2202-3-----4---
Temp. °C262624262725282824232423242424252523242423
Feels °C (?)262626272829302927242625242324262523252422
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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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