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Addington (South Beach) surf break

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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 20 Apr 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
24.2° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s. 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 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (SAST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 21st Apr)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 23rd Apr)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 22nd Apr)11ft (3.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Addington (South Beach) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
3
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ENE
1.8
S
1.7
S
1
S
1.5
ENE
0.8
ENE
2.3
S
2.5
S
1.9
S
1.7
S
1.5
S
1.2
S
0.9
SSW
1.9
ENE
2.2
NE
1.9
ENE
1.8
ENE
2
ENE
1.5
E
1.4
E
3
SSW
Period(s) (?)8912156681113171615146777710108
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)93526816435160506841386119616761134644336271412320365373434386935
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
20
SSE
10
ENE
30
NE
30
NE
40
SW
35
SW
35
SSW
20
SW
10
SSE
15
ENE
15
N
30
NE
40
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
30
NE
10
N
10
ENE
10
S
45
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
onononoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:34PM
1.89
5:51AM
1.86
6:16PM
1.74
6:33AM
1.67
7:06PM
1.57
7:27AM
1.47
8:21PM
1.42
9:02AM
1.31
10:32PM
1.37
11:26AM
1.31
12:16AM
1.47
12:48PM
1.43
1:12AM
1.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:26AM
0.24
11:41PM
0.33
12:05PM
0.38
12:24AM
0.51
12:49PM
0.55
1:17AM
0.70
1:50PM
0.72
2:46AM
0.86
3:38PM
0.84
5:13AM
0.87
5:44PM
0.79
6:41AM
0.74
6:53PM
0.67
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise6:16--6:16--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:20--6:20--
Sunset-5:31--5:30--5:29--5:28--5:27--5:27--5:25-
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-----3--2-----------2
Temp. °C262522252624192021202120222221232422262622
Feels °C (?)232020212228121315181917171616212020262417
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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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