Surf Forecasts:
Avalon 15th Street surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, ESE swell with 221 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Avalon 15th Street this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Avalon 15th Street in the next 16 days are 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avalon 15th Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Avalon 15th Street over the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – the opening stretch is a real quiet one. We’re looking at a solid 10-day gap of poor surf conditions from the start of the forecast all the way through Friday, September 5th. There’s barely a ripple worth paddling for, so don’t bother waxing up just yet. The water temperature is sitting at 77°, which is 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s notably warm, like a bath, but the waves just aren’t there.
The first real sign of life shows up on the afternoon of Saturday, September 5th. The wind swings offshore from the NW at 16 mph, and we get a clean 4 ft swell from the east. The period is 9 seconds, so it’s a bit of a short-period windswell, not a groundswell, but the wind is offshore and the surf is clean. The combined energy hits 344 (moderate wave energy). This is the standout of the entire forecast – it’s the only time we see “expect good surf conditions” in the data. The swell direction is east, which is close to the optimum from the southeast for this break, so it’s working. It’s a fairly exposed beach, so the offshore wind is key here. Crowds are possible at this spot, and it’s a beginner-friendly wave, but at 4 ft, it’s a fun size for most.
After that Saturday afternoon burst, the surf drops off again. Sunday the 6th is clean but small, with 2 ft to 4 ft of messy, short-period slop, and the energy is weak to moderate. The rest of the second week into September 10th is all poor conditions – clean looking but tiny, with barely any push. The swell is small and the periods are short, so it’s not worth getting excited about.
So, bottom line: if you’re sitting on the fence, make a move for Saturday afternoon, September 5th. That’s your one shot at something decent. Everything else is a flat spell or a close-out. Hang tight, and check back later – sometimes these forecasts shift.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 12 |
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31 | 28 | 103 | 44 | 47 | 18 | 26 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 18 | 40 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 190 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 8:11AM1.20m | 8:23PM1.39m | 8:47AM1.26m | 8:59PM1.39m | 9:22AM1.30m | 9:35PM1.36m | 9:57AM1.34m | 10:13PM1.32m | 10:36AM1.36m | 10:56PM1.26m | 11:19AM1.37m | 11:45PM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:03AM0.04m | 2:11PM0.10m | 2:42AM-0.00m | 2:54PM0.07m | 3:19AM-0.03m | 3:36PM0.05m | 3:54AM-0.04m | 4:16PM0.05m | 4:28AM-0.02m | 4:58PM0.07m | 5:03AM0.00m | 5:42PM0.11m | |||||||
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | |
7:38 | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 31 | 22 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | ESE 8 | S 4 | SE 7 | S 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 5 |
31 | 28 | 70 | 32 | 47 | 12 | 26 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 18 | — | 6 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 9 | S 6 | SE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 5 | S 5 | NE 4 | S 5 | — | E 9 | SE 8 | — | SE 7 | S 4 | S 6 | S 5 |
4 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 17 | 18 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 9 | — | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | — | — | ESE 9 | E 11 | SE 6 | E 10 | S 5 | E 9 | S 5 | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | — | — | E 15 | SE 13 | S 5 |
3 | — | — | 44 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 7 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 9 | SSW 4 | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 4 | — | — | SSE 8 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | W 3 | W 3 | — | E 12 |
14 | 7 | 103 | 19 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | — | — | 40 | 15 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | 190 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 327 | 272 | 1166 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 12 | 182 | 269 | 303 | 303 | 2619 | 576 | 303 | 1124 | 533 | 394 | 520 | 25 |
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Information about the Avalon 15th Street Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Avalon 15th Street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Avalon 15th Street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Avalon 15th Street 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 (Avalon 15th Street) 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).
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