Surf Forecasts:
Addington (South Beach) surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 18s period, S swell with 4,206 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period with ENE 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 (Sep 10) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Addington (South Beach) in the next 16 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Addington (South Beach) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what's coming.
First thing: the water's about 69°, which is right on the money for this time of year. No complaints there.
To be honest, the first week is a total bust. From Saturday the 5th all the way through to Thursday the 10th, it's a mess of onshore winds and cross-onshore junk. The swell energy is moderate, sitting between 436 and 932 (combined energy), but the wind is just ruining every session. You're better off waxing your board at home.
There is one big tease. On Monday the 7th, a serious groundswell rolls in – 8ft from the S with a massive 17-second period. The energy reading is 4286 (strong). That's a powerful, long-period swell that would be incredible at a point break or reef. But the wind is a straight onshore from the NNE at 9 mph, and the forecast says poor surf quality. That's a real kick in the teeth. It's way too big for beginners (over 5ft), and even for experts, the wind is going to make it a washing machine.
The one window that's actually worth your time is Addington (South Beach). It's a sheltered beginner-friendly break, fairly consistent. The best bet is Thursday the 10th, afternoon. We're looking at a 8ft swell from the ENE, with a period of 8 seconds, and a light breeze from the NE at 6 mph. The combined energy is 1319 (strong). The wind being light means it'll be clean. The swell direction is a bit off from the optimum ESE, but for a sheltered spot, this is the only decent call in the whole 16 days. Crowds are possible, so expect a few others with the same idea.
After that, the second week is pretty flat. We get a few days of clean, cross-off winds on the 11th and 12th, but the swell drops to 3ft to 5ft with weak energy (183 to 389 combined). It's surfable, but nothing to write home about. Then the onshore wind comes back hard from the 13th, with another big swell (8ft on the 20th) but constantly onshore. That combination at a beach break is more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle-surfing session.
So, the call is simple: Thursday the 10th is your day. The rest is either blown out or too small.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | S 21 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 749 | 426 | 271 | 194 | 157 | 857 | 4137 | 2109 | 984 | 284 | 404 | 671 | 368 | 785 | 621 | 522 | 679 | 574 | 284 | 275 | 199 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:12AM1.29m | 10:28PM1.30m | 12:19PM1.33m | 00:53AM1.40m | 1:37PM1.54m | 1:54AM1.59m | 2:21PM1.75m | 2:35AM1.76m | 2:57PM1.93m | 3:10AM1.90m | 3:29PM2.05m | 3:42AM1.98m | 4:00PM2.12m | 4:13AM2.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:39PM0.92m | 5:32AM0.86m | 6:39PM0.85m | 7:14AM0.69m | 7:49PM0.65m | 8:04AM0.49m | 8:32PM0.45m | 8:43AM0.32m | 9:07PM0.29m | 9:16AM0.19m | 9:39PM0.19m | 9:48AM0.11m | 10:10PM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | S 21 | S 17 | S 16 | S 14 | S 12 | SSE 10 | ENE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 749 | 426 | 249 | 194 | 157 | 857 | 4137 | 2109 | 984 | 284 | 147 | 419 | 117 | 90 | 62 | 19 | 573 | 459 | 284 | 275 | 199 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 8 | S 11 | S 13 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 16 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 71 | 184 | 271 | 93 | 143 | 356 | 149 | 70 | 48 | 90 | 76 | 161 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 25 | 57 | 34 | 51 | 73 | 36 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 11 | SE 8 | E 9 | — | SE 6 | S 20 | E 10 | — | — | S 16 | SW 17 | SE 14 | S 15 | SE 16 | SSE 14 | SE 15 | SSE 14 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 112 | 104 | 65 | 149 | 69 | 117 | — | 2 | 7 | 31 | — | — | 5 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 54 | 20 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 65 | 147 | 404 | 671 | 368 | 785 | 621 | 522 | 679 | 574 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 108 | 154 | 475 | 695 | 3 | 422 | 475 | 3 | 237 | 3 | 3 | 237 | 155 | 0 |
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