
Surf Forecasts:
Avalon 15th Street surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, S swell with 173 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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avalon 15th Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the immediate surf picture and see what we’ve got.
Honestly, I’m looking at a pretty flat run ahead. We’ve got one spot on the radar, Avalon 15th Street, but it’s a tough sell. For the entire 16-day window, the wave energy is just not there. The first decent recommendation doesn’t even pop up until Wednesday morning, July 29th, and even then it’s marginal. We’re looking at a gap of several days with nothing worth paddling out for right from the start.
Let’s break it down.
Starting with Wednesday, July 29th, there’s a little pulse of energy. The combined swell energy hits a moderate 119 (just a touch over the 100 mark), but the swell height is only 3 ft from the SSE. The period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s not going to have any real push or shape. The saving grace is the wind: a clean, cross-offshore breeze from the N at 12 mph. That offshore flow will clean things up, but for a beach break, that short-period swell will feel pretty weak and sectiony. The water temp is 76°F, and with a 2°F anomaly, that’s about average for the time of year, so nothing wild there.
The afternoon of the 29th is actually the pick of the whole window. The wind swings to a light offshore from the NNW at 6 mph, making it glassy and clean. Swell is still small at 3 ft from the SSE, with a moderate combined energy of 111, but that clean surface is a major positive for a spot that usually deals with chop.
Into Thursday, July 30th, we get a clean offshore wind from the NW (9 mph) both morning and afternoon. The swell direction shifts to the ENE at 3 ft, with energy dropping a bit to 93 in the morning before picking back up to a moderate 111 in the afternoon. Again, period is a short 8 seconds, so don’t expect any barrels, but for a beginner-friendly break that’s “fairly consistent,” it’s about as good as it’s going to get in this flat spell. Expect some crowds, as this spot can get busy.
After the 30th, it goes back to small, weak, and mostly onshore or cross-onshore. The early morning of August 2nd is worth a mention – glassy conditions with an easterly breeze, but swell is down to 2 ft and energy is low at 52. It’s a long stretch of nothing after that. The combined energies for the rest of the period drop into the teens and twenties, with swell heights barely cracking 2 ft and periods from 4 to 8 seconds. Some of those days, particularly around August 5th and 6th, the wind is going to make it choppy and unappealing for a surfboard.
If you’re a kiter, those days with a moderate onshore wind and small, weak swell might look more interesting, but for a paddle surfer, this is a blank run. It’s not unusual for this area to see these long flat spells, so don’t lose hope – forecasts can change.
Best advice? If you absolutely need to get wet, the afternoon of Wednesday, July 29th is your best chance for a clean, small wave session. Otherwise, wait it out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SSE 8 | SE 9 |
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44 | 44 | 30 | 23 | 44 | 31 | 31 | 14 | 16 | 33 | 173 | 117 | 109 | 92 | 61 | 83 | 41 | 28 | 48 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:02PM1.26m | 6:30AM0.99m | 6:50PM1.30m | 7:18AM1.04m | 7:34PM1.34m | 8:01AM1.08m | 8:14PM1.37m | 8:41AM1.12m | 8:51PM1.38m | 9:18AM1.15m | 9:26PM1.37m | 9:54AM1.17m | 10:01PM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:26AM0.18m | 12:20PM0.21m | 1:11AM0.13m | 1:06PM0.18m | 1:55AM0.09m | 1:52PM0.16m | 2:37AM0.05m | 2:36PM0.13m | 3:16AM0.02m | 3:17PM0.12m | 3:52AM-0.00m | 3:57PM0.12m | 4:27AM-0.01m | |||||||
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 2 | 30 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | E 6 | SE 8 | E 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SE 7 |
44 | 44 | 30 | 22 | 44 | 31 | 31 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 117 | 109 | 92 | 61 | 83 | 41 | 26 | 15 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 6 | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 9 | E 6 | E 6 | — | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 7 |
— | 26 | — | — | 18 | 19 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | 32 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 48 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | — | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | SSE 2 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | S 7 | WSW 3 | — | NNE 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | SSW 4 |
38 | — | 18 | 23 | — | — | 1 | 14 | 16 | 33 | 173 | 1 | — | 47 | 15 | 6 | — | — | — | 17 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 267 | 0 | 23 | 440 | 2 | 1123 | 1526 | 39 | 394 | 1526 | 64 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 9 |
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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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