Addington (South Beach) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's check out what's happening at Addington (South Beach) over the next couple of weeks.

We're starting this Saturday afternoon, July 25th, with a bit of everything. The water's at a warm 73°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the season. There's a 5 ft SSE swell rolling in with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at 652. The big win Saturday arvo is the wind – a light 6 mph cross-off breeze from the SSE. That'll keep the surface glassy, and the surf should be clean and fun for a beginner-friendly wave. It's a sheltered spot, so it doesn't get hammered, but with that wind and a 5 ft swell, it's a good one to get wet.

Sunday the 26th is a washout. Onshore wind from the NE at 12-16 mph will chop it right up, and the swell drops off. Best to find something else to do.

Monday the 27th is a bit of a disappointment. The morning has a 5 ft NE swell, but it's short-period at 7 seconds and a light cross-on wind. It's marginal. Then Monday afternoon the wind howls from the SSW at 22 mph, making a mess of the 2 ft swell. Hard pass.

Tuesday the 28th is no good either. More strong SSW wind and rain. The swell jumps to 7 ft on Tuesday afternoon, but the period is a messy 7 seconds and the wind is cross-off but way too strong at 19 mph. It's just blown out.

Now, here's where we get a window. Wednesday, July 29th, looks like a proper little session. We've got a solid 6 ft SSE swell with an 8-second period and moderate wave energy (663). The wind swings offshore from the SW at a manageable 12 mph. That's "moderate offshore and clean" – meaning groomed faces and nice lines. This is a solid pick for a paddler who wants some clean, punchy waves. The morning and afternoon both look good.

But the real standout of the whole forecast? Thursday, July 30th. The morning is an absolute gem. The wind is dead calm – glassy conditions – and that 6 ft SE swell is sitting on a 9-second period. The energy is moderate (540), and the water is still warm. That's about as perfect as it gets for Addington (South Beach). For a beginner-friendly spot, this is the session to circle on the calendar. Clean, lined-up, no wind. The afternoon does get a light onshore breeze, so go early.

Friday the 31st keeps the good vibes rolling with clean, cross-off winds and a consistent 4 ft SE swell. It's a smaller day but still very surfable.

Saturday, August 1st, we get another glassy morning with a 5 ft SE swell. The guide says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." Still, a glassy 5 ft wave at a sheltered spot like this is worth a look. The afternoon gets a light onshore wind.

Then from Sunday the 2nd all the way through to Saturday the 9th of August, it's a long dry spell. Onshore NE winds dominate, with the swell building to over 7 ft and periods stretching to 12 seconds. That's a lot of energy (up to 1658 in the energy reading), but the onshore wind kills it. It's a long, frustrating stretch for paddle surfing. With that much wind and swell on a beach setup, it would actually look more interesting for kite surfing than paddling.

Finally, on Sunday, August 9th, we get a flicker of hope. The morning has a solid 8 ft SSW swell with a 9-second period and very strong energy (1401), but the wind is a strong cross-off from the S at 12 mph. It's described as "marginal." The afternoon settles down with a lighter 6 mph cross-off and a more manageable 5 ft S swell. Conditions are clean, but it's the very end of the forecast window, so treat it as a promising but less certain option.

So, to wrap it up: the first few days have some OK options, but the clear winner is Thursday, July 30th, in the morning – glassy, clean, and fun. Wednesday the 29th is a solid backup. After that, the wind turns against us for over a week, before a possible clean-up on the 9th.

Stay stoked.
Rusty.

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