
Surf Forecasts:
Avalon 15th Street surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, S swell with 136 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avalon 15th Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this stretch of coast is looking pretty quiet over the next 16 days. There’s no real swell to get excited about, and most of what we see is small, weak, and sloppy. We’ve got a long gap of nothing worthwhile from the start all the way through to the second week, so don’t be in a rush to paddle out.
Avalon 15th Street is the only spot on the cards, and honestly, it’s a tough watch. The water is running at 78° – that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, like summer is hanging on for dear life. The first few days are a total write-off: tiny waves, mostly 0.7 ft to 2 ft, winds are all over the place, and the combined wave energy is weak (values under 60). The swell direction is mostly SE or E, but the periods are short, under 8 seconds, so there’s no push.
The first real sign of life shows up on the morning of Saturday, September 12th. We get a jump in swell to 5 ft from the E, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy hits 206 (moderate wave energy), and the wind is cross-off from the NNW at 12 mph. That’ll clean things up a bit. The afternoon improves slightly – offshore NW wind at 9 mph, gentle and clean, with the same 5 ft E swell. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” so it’s not a standout, but it’s the best we’ve got. This is a beginner-friendly break, and 5 ft is at the top end for learners, so take it easy.
After that, it drops back down. The rest of the second week sees small swell – 2 ft to 4 ft – with periods under 9 seconds and mostly cross or cross-on winds. The combined energy dips again (mostly under 100). The southeast swell on Saturday, September 19th afternoon brings a 0.7 ft ESE swell with a period of 12 seconds, but the wind is onshore, and the energy is weak at 32. That long period is a glimmer of groundswell, but it’s too small to do anything with at a beach break.
Bottom line: there’s one semi-decent window on Saturday, September 12th with 5 ft E swell and clean offshore winds. Get on it if you’re desperate, but otherwise, don’t hold your breath. The setup is too weak for kiting too.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 |
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17 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33 | 45 | 34 | 30 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 16 | 50 | 126 | 38 | 19 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:08PM1.33m | 2:50AM1.06m | 3:15PM1.33m | 4:00AM1.07m | 4:25PM1.34m | 5:10AM1.13m | 5:33PM1.38m | 6:14AM1.22m | 6:33PM1.44m | 7:09AM1.32m | 7:26PM1.48m | 7:58AM1.40m | 8:13PM1.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:58PM0.22m | 8:51AM0.20m | 10:11PM0.18m | 10:08AM0.17m | 11:14PM0.10m | 11:14AM0.11m | 00:09AM0.02m | 12:13PM0.05m | 1:00AM-0.05m | 1:08PM-0.01m | 1:48AM-0.10m | 2:00PM-0.05m | 2:33AM-0.12m | |||||||
— | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | E 7 | S 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 |
17 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 45 | 34 | 30 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 38 | 19 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 6 | S 6 | — | SE 9 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 |
5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | S 5 | ESE 8 | E 7 | SE 8 | SE 9 | — | S 6 | SE 9 | S 5 | E 5 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 10 | — | — | — | E 8 | SE 6 |
3 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NNE 3 | — | SSE 3 | E 3 | E 7 | — | — | SSW 2 | SW 3 | W 3 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSW 6 | W 4 | WNW 4 | NW 4 |
2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 33 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 20 | 16 | 50 | 126 | 10 | 12 | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 269 | 573 | 394 | 492 | 440 | 186 | 163 | 0 | 42 | 303 | 754 | 989 | 754 | 280 | 272 | 402 | 1152 | 83 | 240 | 190 |
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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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Avalon 15th Street 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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