Surf Forecasts:
Addington (South Beach) surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 2PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SE swell with 1,089 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 24s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Addington (South Beach) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, the first few days are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some solid swell rolling in, but the wind is going to mess with it at times. The standout window looks to be Thursday. That’s the day to circle.
The Good Stuff
The best bet is Addington (South Beach). This break is sheltered and fairly consistent, so it handles a bit of chop better than most.
On Thursday afternoon, August 13th, the stars line up. We’re looking at a 1.6m swell from the ESE, and the wind goes glassy. Dead flat, no bumps. The combined energy is moderate (425), and with that small, clean swell, it’ll be perfect for a beginner session. It’s not going to scare you. Water temp is sitting at 22°, which is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.
The morning of Thursday, August 13th is also decent. A clean 1.7m ESE swell with a light cross-off breeze. Not quite as perfect as the afternoon, but still a good session.
The Rest
Tuesday, August 11th has some size – 2.3m from the SSE – but with a 25 km/h offshore wind and a period of only 8 seconds, it’s going to be a bit of a bumpy, wind-affected mess. The wave energy is strong (1588), but the quality isn’t there for a good paddle.
Wednesday, August 12th is a write-off. Onshore winds all morning and a solid 2.3m to 2.4m cross-shore chop. The afternoon cleans up a little, but it’s still not great.
Friday, August 14th through Sunday, August 16th – forget it. A solid wall of onshore NE winds will make a mess of everything. The swell is there (1.3m to 1.9m), but the conditions will be poor. It’s a kite-surfing special, not a paddle-surfing one.
Monday, August 17th through Wednesday, August 18th is much of the same – onshore slop. The only sniff of something is a late pulse from the SSW on Tuesday afternoon with a fresh 35 km/h wind, but it’s still a dirty, messy setup.
Thursday, August 20th looks big – 2.5m to 3.5m from the S. That’s expert territory, and with moderate rain and a cross-off wind, it’ll be a grumpy ocean. Not for the faint of heart.
Friday, August 21st and Saturday, August 22nd are blown out again. Strong onshore winds and poor conditions.
Sunday, August 23rd has a tiny 0.9m NE swell with clean wind, but it’s barely worth getting out of bed for.
Monday, August 24th through Wednesday, August 26th is more of the same – onshore trash. The swell is small and the wind is wrong.
So, the clear winner is Thursday, August 13th. Hit the afternoon glass-off at Addington (South Beach) for the best chance of a clean wave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue morning, calm by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 705 | 418 | 846 | 866 | 973 | 707 | 409 | 331 | 252 | 235 | 410 | 849 | 946 | 875 | 785 | 676 | 663 | 566 | 443 | 424 | 354 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:12PM1.86m | 3:25AM1.88m | 3:50PM2.00m | 4:03AM1.96m | 4:26PM2.07m | 4:37AM2.00m | 4:59PM2.09m | 5:10AM1.98m | 5:30PM2.06m | 5:41AM1.91m | 6:00PM1.97m | 6:10AM1.80m | 6:29PM1.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:56AM0.33m | 9:21PM0.35m | 9:36AM0.20m | 9:59PM0.24m | 10:12AM0.12m | 10:35PM0.18m | 10:45AM0.09m | 11:08PM0.18m | 11:17AM0.12m | 11:39PM0.23m | 11:47AM0.20m | 00:10AM0.33m | 12:15PM0.32m | 00:39AM0.45m | |||||||
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 | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — |
mm | 3 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 10 | E 11 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 587 | 307 | 846 | 866 | 973 | 707 | 409 | 331 | 252 | 235 | 410 | 849 | 946 | 875 | 785 | 676 | 663 | 566 | 443 | 424 | 354 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 24 | SSW 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
| kJ | 228 | 158 | 345 | 426 | 11 | 36 | 83 | 47 | 112 | 29 | 19 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 24 | S 14 | S 23 | SSW 22 | S 10 | SSW 18 | S 9 | SW 15 | S 14 | S 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 68 | 163 | 102 | 14 | 55 | 34 | 41 | 47 | 45 | 31 | 7 | 36 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | N 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 705 | 418 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 16 | 19 | 13 | 4 | 20 | 20 | 37 | 83 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 780 | 1240 | 906 | 906 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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