Surf Forecasts:
Addington (South Beach) surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 17s period, S swell with 3,674 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with S 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Addington (South Beach) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, this time in feet and miles for the imperial crew.
Let’s break down Addington. The early part of this forecast is rough – a real stretch of poor conditions with strong northeasterly winds onshore. But there’s light at the end of the tunnel if you’re patient.
Starting Saturday the 22nd of August – forget it. Near gale from the SSW at 31 mph making a mess of things. Not surfable.
Sunday the 23rd, we get a cleaner look with 8 ft south swell at 10 seconds, cross-offshore breeze, but it’s still marginal with questionable tides. Not ideal.
From Monday the 24th through Friday the 28th, it’s all onshore northeasterly winds and poor surf. Even a 8 ft swell on Friday from the ENE at a short 8 seconds is blown out. Don’t bother.
Saturday the 29th sees 10 ft from the ENE but with fresh onshore winds and a short period – that’s kite surfing territory, not for paddling.
Sunday the 30th stays similar – messy.
Now Monday the 31st of August, we get a break. 4 ft south swell at 14 seconds, light cross-offshore breeze, and clean conditions. Water temp is about normal for this time of year. The combined energy is 783 – moderate. This is a nice little window for beginners or anyone wanting a clean, smaller session.
Tuesday the 1st of September is back to onshore junk, and Wednesday the 2nd is more of the same with 8 ft from the ENE and strong NE winds. No good.
Thursday the 3rd of September afternoon sees 10 ft from the NE at 9 seconds, light breeze, but still a bit raw with 1918 energy. Not the best.
The standout is Friday the 4th of September afternoon. South swell at 10 ft, 12-second period, glassy – barely a breath of wind from the east at just 3 mph. Combined energy is a massive 2715 – very strong. This is excellent for experienced surfers only. Too big for beginners.
Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th still have clean south swell in the 5–6 ft range, but the energy drops. Still fun, but not the highlight.
So the call is: first week is mostly a bust. The real winner is Friday the 4th of September afternoon – glassy, solid south groundswell, and a proper session for the experienced crew.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, strong winds from the NE by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 16 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 306 | 1955 | 1345 | 610 | 363 | 262 | 160 | 103 | 198 | 308 | 734 | 869 | 1508 | 3674 | 1531 | 991 | 630 | 427 | 613 | 521 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 00:48AM1.27m | 1:47PM1.32m | 1:52AM1.40m | 2:22PM1.50m | 2:28AM1.55m | 2:50PM1.67m | 2:57AM1.68m | 3:17PM1.82m | 3:25AM1.80m | 3:43PM1.94m | 3:52AM1.89m | 4:09PM2.04m | 4:18AM1.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:20PM1.00m | 7:26AM0.86m | 7:49PM0.85m | 8:07AM0.70m | 8:27PM0.69m | 8:37AM0.55m | 8:57PM0.54m | 9:04AM0.41m | 9:24PM0.40m | 9:31AM0.28m | 9:51PM0.30m | 9:57AM0.19m | 10:18PM0.22m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 29 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 15 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 80 | 18 | 6 | 610 | 363 | 262 | 160 | 103 | 73 | 308 | 734 | 869 | 1508 | 3674 | 1531 | 991 | 630 | 427 | 430 | 290 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | E 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 12 | — | — | S 16 | S 16 | — | S 15 |
| kJ | — | 13 | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 99 | 198 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 14 | — | — | 183 | 183 | — | 118 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 9 | SE 12 | E 9 | ENE 4 | SSE 11 | S 22 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 13 | — | — | — | S 16 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 38 | 6 | 6 | 7 | — | — | — | 249 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | SSW 3 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 306 | 1955 | 1345 | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 1 | 77 | — | — | — | — | 56 | 166 | 222 | 324 | 613 | 521 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 59 | 683 | 237 | 47 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 156 | 156 | 0 | 0 | 156 | 3 | 856 | 856 | 354 | 475 | 475 | 218 |
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