Surf Forecasts:
Addington (South Beach) surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,299 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Addington (South Beach) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on offer for Addington.
Straight up, the next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag. We've got some swell on the way, but the winds are gonna be a problem for most of it. The first real chance to get wet is a small window on Thursday the 23rd of July, but it's nothing to write home about. The water is sitting at 73°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, about a degree and a half above average.
The best of the bunch looks like Friday morning, July 31st. We've got a clean 3ft south swell with a 12-second period, and the wind is offshore from the SW at 15 mph. The combined energy is sitting at (417), which is moderate, but that clean, offshore wind will make it surfable. It's a sheltered spot, so it needs a solid south in the water, and while the swell is small, it'll be quality. If you're a beginner, this is your safest bet with the size and the cleaner conditions. Crowds are possible here, so expect some company.
Before that, there's a bit of a pulse around Friday the 24th of July. The morning shows a 8ft south swell, but it's a short period 9-second wave with a strong 22 mph cross-offshore wind. The combined energy is strong at (1289), but that's a lot of power for a beach break, and the wind will make it messy. That's really only for the experienced crew, and even then, it's gonna be a battle.
The middle of the week starting July 28th has a few small windows of clean surf, but the swell is very weak. Tuesday the 28th has a 3ft swell with a light cross-offshore wind, but it's only 8 seconds and low energy (160). It's surfable, but it's a scratchy, frustrating day.
Looking further out to the beginning of August, the morning of Sunday the 2nd shows a 8ft east-northeast swell, but it's onshore wind and a short 8-second period. The energy is huge at (1350), but with the wind on it, and that short period, it's going to be a washing machine. Not recommended for paddling, might be more interesting for the kite crew.
The standout for clean, quality waves is definitely Friday the 31st of July. It's a small, clean, offshore day that will reward the patient surfer. The rest of the period is mostly about waiting for the wind to play ball.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NE 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 546 | 546 | 486 | 403 | 319 | 263 | 167 | 164 | 302 | 1199 | 805 | 380 | 288 | 245 | 184 | 192 | 181 | 345 | 258 | 233 | 340 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:03AM1.46m | 8:36PM1.52m | 8:51AM1.33m | 9:34PM1.41m | 10:13AM1.23m | 11:07PM1.35m | 12:17PM1.23m | 00:47AM1.38m | 1:42PM1.33m | 1:52AM1.47m | 2:30PM1.47m | 2:37AM1.57m | 3:06PM1.60m | 3:13AM1.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:09PM0.64m | 2:56AM0.77m | 2:58PM0.77m | 4:10AM0.86m | 4:18PM0.88m | 6:01AM0.86m | 6:17PM0.89m | 7:26AM0.78m | 7:39PM0.81m | 8:16AM0.66m | 8:30PM0.69m | 8:53AM0.54m | 9:09PM0.58m | ||||||||
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 | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 19 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 546 | 546 | 486 | 403 | 319 | 158 | 70 | 164 | 106 | 79 | 190 | 309 | 288 | 245 | 184 | 103 | 181 | 163 | 148 | 127 | 186 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 7 | S 12 | NE 7 | SE 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 37 | 91 | 138 | 218 | 143 | 236 | 167 | 57 | 75 | 2 | 59 | 380 | 181 | 174 | 121 | 192 | 41 | 75 | 28 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | ENE 7 | S 22 | E 10 | SE 11 | S 19 | SE 10 | E 9 | E 8 | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 15 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 68 | 71 | 143 | 21 | 9 | 8 | 40 | 118 | 16 | 14 | 12 | — | 15 | 10 | 11 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 13 | 18 | 63 | 263 | 8 | 29 | 302 | 1199 | 805 | — | — | — | 6 | 15 | 114 | 345 | 258 | 233 | 340 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 422 | 1 | 154 | 0 | 666 | 329 | 329 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 475 | 683 | 218 | 333 | 237 | 0 |
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