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Addington (South Beach) surfForecast / Durban/KZN South / South Africa
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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
25.5° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Addington (South Beach) in the next 16 days are 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Mar 23) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 21st Mar) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Addington (South Beach) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 429 | 188 | 119 | 217 | 106 | 73 | 126 | 371 | 136 | 231 | 276 | 280 | 237 | 201 | 239 | 120 | 124 | 100 | 452 | 388 | 942 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:13PM 2.05 | 5:32AM 2.08 | 5:46PM 1.95 | 6:05AM 1.94 | 6:20PM 1.80 | 6:41AM 1.76 | 7:00PM 1.61 | 7:24AM 1.54 | 7:58PM 1.40 | 8:43AM 1.34 | 10:36PM 1.28 | 12:01PM 1.31 | 12:59AM 1.43 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:09AM 0.16 | 11:20PM 0.14 | 11:41AM 0.24 | 11:53PM 0.27 | 12:15PM 0.38 | 12:28AM 0.44 | 12:53PM 0.56 | 1:09AM 0.65 | 1:42PM 0.76 | 2:15AM 0.87 | 3:33PM 0.92 | 5:28AM 0.96 | 6:31PM 0.85 | ||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:58 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:59 | - |
Rain (mm) | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 6 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Temp. °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
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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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