
Surf Forecasts:
Avalon 15th Street surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SSW swell with 126 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avalon 15th Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get this straight. The surf’s been pretty gutless around here, and it’s gonna stay that way for a while.
The first real surf option shows up on September 18th, but it’s nothing to write home about. Up until then, it’s a flat spell. We’re talking days of knee-high dribble and blown-out slop. From the 5th through the 17th, you’ll be lucky to find anything over 3.3ft, and even then, the winds are mostly cross or onshore, making it a messy paddle. There’s a bit of hope around the 10th with some offshore breeze, but the swell is tiny, not enough to push you into anything fun.
The standout, and I'm using that term loosely, is the morning of September 18th. We’ve got some energy finally showing up with a combined swell energy reading of 325 – that’s the most we’ll see in this whole stretch. It's a 4.6ft swell from the east, which is okay for this spot, with a period of 9 seconds. There's some clean texture to it with just a light cross-onshore wind, so it won't be perfect, but it might be the most rideable it’ll get. It's still marginal though. Nothing for the beginners, that's for sure.
Water temp is a balmy 78.3° with the anomaly sitting 6.5° warmer than the long-term average. That’s very unusual for this time of year and it means you can ditch the thick rubber.
Honestly, the whole 16-day window is a lean one. It’s not going to be good, but it tends not to stay this poor for long. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.
Alright, I'll catch you in the water. Probably not, but I'll be there.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 6 | E 7 | E 4 | E 7 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 |
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6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 40 | 126 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | off | off | cross | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:44AM1.45m | 8:58PM1.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:50PM-0.06m | 3:16AM-0.11m | |||||||
6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 17 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 16 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ENE 4 | E 6 | E 7 | S 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 |
6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | E 8 | S 5 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 |
3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | — | — | E 3 | E 4 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | SSW 6 | NW 4 | NW 4 | N 4 | NNE 3 | — | — |
2 | — | — | 1 | 15 | — | — | — | 7 | 1 | — | 12 | 19 | 40 | 126 | 21 | 15 | 18 | 4 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 578 | 2361 | 477 | 480 | 269 | 71 | 0 | 48 | 84 | 105 | 1166 | 272 | 318 | 754 | 631 | 12 | 209 | 92 | 540 | 612 | 655 |
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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.
Avalon 15th Street is 23 km (14 miles) from Ocean City. If you plan a vacation in New Jersey, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ocean City. Ocean City has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










