Surf Forecasts:
Addington (South Beach) surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 14 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with 2,287 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Sep 15) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 14) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Addington (South Beach) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get into it. Things have been a bit challenging around here lately, but there are a couple of windows that are gonna make it all worthwhile. The water is currently sitting at 68°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year – about 3° cooler, so you'll want a decent wetsuit.
So, the start of the period is pretty much a write-off. We've got a messy mix of strong onshore winds and poor conditions through the first week. Don't even think about paddling out on Sunday the 13th or Monday the 14th – it's just ugly out there. We're looking at a frustrating gap of almost a week before things start to turn.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday the 17th. Addington (South Beach) is looking at some clean, fun-sized waves. The Thursday morning session has a gentle offshore blowing from the SW at 9 mph, keeping things tidy. You'll find chest-high swell around 5ft from the E, with moderate energy levels (717) and a decent 10-second period. It’s a good, solid wave for the skills. Thursday afternoon gets a bit bigger – around 7ft from the S – but the wind stays clean, with a light cross-offshore breeze. Just be aware crowds can show up here sometimes, so get in early.
Then, keep your eye on Saturday the 19th. That afternoon is shaping up to be a real standout. We're talking 8ft of ESE swell with an 8-second period, and here's the kicker – it's going glassy. Absolute zero wind, just clean lines rolling in. The combined energy is solid at (830), and it will be well worth the wait. Light rain might be falling, but the waves will be clean and fun.
The next big one to circle on your calendar is Thursday the 24th. We've got a moderate offshore wind from the SSW at 12 mph, grooming a solid 7ft SSW swell. The energy is pumping here at (1097), and the forecast is calling for very good surf conditions. It'll be a bit of a paddle, but the rewards will be there for those with a bit of experience.
Finally, for the experienced crew, the 28th of September is one for the books. That morning, we're looking at an excellent, powerful swell at 12ft from the E with a strong offshore wind. The combined energy is massive at (4074). This is properly big – definitely not for beginners. The period is 9 seconds, and with that much power and an offshore wind, it’s going to be an intense, expert-only session. The afternoon drops slightly to 10ft but stays clean with a fresh offshore. A serious way to end the forecast.
So yeah, a slow start, but if you're patient, there are some absolute gems waiting for you.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NE on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 80mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 237 | 262 | 644 | 1852 | 1436 | 694 | 632 | 683 | 596 | 586 | 379 | 394 | 403 | 634 | 277 | 362 | 247 | 268 | 809 | 1020 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:56PM2.09m | 5:08AM1.93m | 5:23PM2.00m | 5:34AM1.83m | 5:48PM1.88m | 5:58AM1.71m | 6:12PM1.73m | 6:23AM1.56m | 6:36PM1.57m | 6:49AM1.41m | 7:02PM1.40m | 7:28AM1.25m | 7:47PM1.22m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:06PM0.19m | 11:12AM0.20m | 11:32PM0.29m | 11:37AM0.32m | 11:58PM0.41m | 12:00PM0.46m | 00:22AM0.55m | 12:24PM0.62m | 00:49AM0.70m | 12:49PM0.79m | 1:22AM0.86m | 1:24PM0.97m | 3:13AM1.00m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 6 | 33 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 101 | 91 | 162 | 83 | 37 | 694 | 632 | 683 | 596 | 586 | 379 | 394 | 347 | 511 | 277 | 250 | 247 | 268 | 809 | 1020 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | E 9 | SSW 14 | S 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 14 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 52 | 60 | 41 | 2 | 69 | 28 | 23 | 21 | 8 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 234 | 142 | 162 | 198 | 127 | 21 | 424 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | S 18 | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 16 | S 10 | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 237 | 140 | 24 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 26 | 8 | — | — | 17 | 15 | 14 | 23 | 21 | 99 | 43 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | — | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 91 | 262 | 644 | 1852 | 1436 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 114 | 302 | 403 | 634 | — | 362 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 695 | 683 | 483 | 101 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 404 | 329 | 0 | 0 | 666 | 894 | 780 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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