Surf Forecasts:
Addington (South Beach) surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 19 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 19 Jun, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, S swell with 1,089 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 17 Jun, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Wednesday (Jun 17) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. 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 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (SAST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 19th Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Fri 19th Jun) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Addington (South Beach) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the S by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tue 23 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | S 7 | S 8 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | S 16 | S 16 |
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133 | 215 | 213 | 141 | 743 | 791 | 277 | 247 | 477 | 872 | 902 | 686 | 337 | 223 | 186 | 434 | 157 | 207 | 287 | 195 | 183 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:02AM1.88m | 5:34PM1.89m | 5:47AM1.81m | 6:20PM1.84m | 6:32AM1.71m | 7:06PM1.75m | 7:20AM1.60m | 7:56PM1.66m | 8:11AM1.48m | 8:51PM1.57m | 9:11AM1.38m | 9:54PM1.50m | 10:23AM1.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:56PM0.31m | 11:17AM0.21m | 11:42PM0.36m | 12:01PM0.27m | 00:30AM0.43m | 12:45PM0.37m | 1:19AM0.53m | 1:31PM0.48m | 2:11AM0.63m | 2:22PM0.59m | 3:12AM0.71m | 3:20PM0.68m | 4:22AM0.76m | 4:29PM0.75m | |||||||
— | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | |
5:02 | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
133 | 215 | 213 | 141 | 743 | 791 | 277 | 165 | 41 | 872 | 902 | 686 | 337 | 223 | 186 | 189 | 83 | 102 | 149 | 73 | 56 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | E 9 | E 9 | S 16 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | SW 16 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 |
75 | 76 | 52 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 179 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 115 | 84 | 65 | 161 | 195 | 183 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 16 | S 7 | — | E 8 | — | E 10 | E 9 | — | — | S 16 | S 15 | SW 16 | SE 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 |
15 | 15 | 9 | 129 | 14 | — | 23 | — | 2 | 7 | — | — | 5 | 5 | 10 | 24 | 48 | 43 | 25 | 61 | 52 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | S 7 | S 8 | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 20 | 247 | 477 | — | — | 10 | 42 | 55 | 152 | 434 | 157 | 207 | 287 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 284 | 53 | 0 | 3 | 713 | 155 | 3 | 475 | 218 | 3 | 333 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
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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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