Addington (South Beach) surf break

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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 05 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
25.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Friday (Mar 06) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Addington (South Beach) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 08) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 07) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 6th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 8th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 8th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, near gales from the SSW by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thu
12
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
0
0
0
2
3
3
2
2
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
0.9
ENE
3.5
S
3
S
2.3
S
2.1
S
1.8
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1.3
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.6
E
1.9
ESE
2
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.8
E
1.7
E
2.1
E
Period(s) (?)777889111212121111999999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)428266199202941753217715301277855485342264422440579627626541476739
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
20
NNE
25
SW
10
NNW
55
SSW
50
SSW
30
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
5
WSW
10
SSE
15
ESE
0
SW
5
ESE
15
E
5
NNE
10
E
20
ENE
10
NNW
30
NE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassonoffcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:16AM
2.09
5:24PM
1.97
5:41AM
2.01
5:48PM
1.88
6:05AM
1.90
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
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
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thu
12
Sunrise-5:48--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:52--5:52--5:52-
Sunset--6:23--6:22--6:21--6:20--6:19--6:17--6:16
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--21--4112--22-3-----
Temp. °C272829252624222021212223222223232324232425
Feels °C (?)292828292516151820212121222221232322232122
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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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