Addington (South Beach) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’re looking at Addington, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. There’s some solid energy coming, but you’ll have to pick your moments because the wind is going to be a real player.

First up, we’ve got a weekend pulse rolling in. Sunday morning, the 2nd of August, is your first real look. A 10-foot swell from the southeast with a 12-second period – that’s a proper groundswell. The energy is pumping with a combined energy of 2385, and the wind is blowing offshore from the SSW at 25 km/h. This will be clean, powerful, and a bit heavy. At that size, it’s definitely for experienced surfers only. The water temp is about average for this time of year. Addington is a sheltered spot, so it takes a decent push like this to get it going. Expect crowds sometimes, as it’s a known gem.

Now, Monday morning the 3rd is a real standout. The swell drops to a very manageable 7 feet from the southeast, still with an 11-second period, and the wind swings to a light offshore from the south at just 5 km/h. That’s glassy, clean conditions with a combined energy of 1094. This is the best window of the whole forecast. The waves will have shape and power without being too intimidating. Keep an eye on the crowds, though.

After that, it gets ugly. From Tuesday the 4th right through to Saturday the 8th, the wind is onshore and the swell is small and weak. You’re looking at winds from the northeast, blowing straight on, and wave heights between 2 feet and 5 feet with poor quality. The combined energy drops to barely 200-300. It’s a long, flat spell. Honestly, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during this stretch.

The second week shows a bit more life but it’s tricky. Sunday the 9th brings a big, raw 12-foot groundswell from the south with a 13-second period. The wind is ripping offshore at 35 km/h, which will make it clean but incredibly hard to paddle into. The combined energy is a massive 3794, but the conditions are marginal – that strong wind will make it a battle. Only for experts, and it’s a bit of a guess if it will be any good.

As we get into the second week, the pattern is messy. Monday the 10th has a 6-foot S swell with a long 14-second period, but the wind is still strong and cross-offshore. Tuesday the 11th is the best of a bad bunch, with a 4-foot SSE swell, a 12-second period, and light offshore winds, giving a combined energy of 609. It’s a small window, but it’s clean. After that, it’s mostly onshore wind and small, weak waves right through the 17th. The end of the run on the 17th has a 5-foot S swell with a very long 16-second period, but the wind is onshore, so it’s just a tease.

For the best on offer, I’d be circling Sunday morning the 2nd for the experienced crew, and Monday morning the 3rd is the absolute pick of the forecast – clean, solid, and surfable. Get on it early.

Rusty.

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