
Surf Forecasts:
Avalon 15th Street surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, S swell with 265 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avalon 15th Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, crew, Rusty here. Let’s cut to it. The next couple weeks are looking pretty grim for waves. We get one little pulse of something rideable right off the bat, then it’s a long flat spell of junky conditions and closeouts.
Your only real shot at a wave is Monday afternoon, August 3rd, at Avalon 15th Street (Catalina Island). We’re looking at a 6ft south swell with an 8-second period, and the energy is moderate at 542. The wind is a cross-off at 9 mph, which should keep the surface clean. There's a chance of a thunderstorm, though, so keep an eye on the sky. The water is a warm 76°, which is about normal for this time of year. That’s your one and only chance for a proper wave. It’s a beginner-friendly break, but that swell size might be a touch much for the true beginners. It’s a fairly exposed spot, and with the south swell, it should be working.
After that, it’s a desert. From Tuesday the 4th, the swell drops right out and the wind turns onshore, bringing chop and messing up anything that’s left. There’s a brief moment on the 5th with glassy conditions, but the swell is a tiny 2ft. You might find a knee-high ripple, but it’s more of a float day.
The second week is just a complete washout. We are talking a solid 13-day gap with no real surf. Energy readings are pitiful, barely registering. It’s a long, flat spell, and it looks like a proper lull is setting in.
You might see a few days with some S wind and period, but the energy is just too weak. If it does pick up, the south-southeast direction isn't ideal for this spot anyway. There are some lumpy, cross-shore conditions that look more interesting for a kite than a surfboard.
So, be patient. It’s a quiet stretch, but that’s just the ocean’s rhythm. Forecasts can change, so don’t give up on the month just yet. Keep your eyes on that first day, August 3rd, and see if you can beat the rain.
Stay salty.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | ENE 5 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
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387 | 88 | 43 | 37 | 69 | 33 | 33 | 21 | 66 | 41 | 78 | 88 | 32 | 71 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 59 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 00:04AM1.20m | 12:37PM1.28m | 00:56AM1.15m | 1:28PM1.31m | 1:53AM1.10m | 2:24PM1.33m | 2:56AM1.07m | 3:26PM1.35m | 4:06AM1.06m | 4:35PM1.38m | 5:18AM1.09m | 5:44PM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:57PM0.17m | 6:07AM0.05m | 6:47PM0.20m | 6:51AM0.09m | 7:54PM0.23m | 7:48AM0.12m | 9:11PM0.23m | 9:01AM0.15m | 10:23PM0.17m | 10:14AM0.13m | 11:27PM0.10m | 11:20AM0.08m | 00:25AM0.02m | |||||||
— | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | |
mm | 10 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 27 | 30 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | E 9 | — | S 6 | SE 7 | E 9 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 7 | S 5 |
155 | 88 | 43 | 32 | 69 | 33 | 33 | 21 | 39 | 2 | — | 47 | 9 | 2 | 27 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 2 | 21 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 6 | SE 7 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | — | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 8 |
— | — | 19 | 31 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 21 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 8 | E 5 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | — | E 9 | E 9 | — | E 11 |
— | — | — | 1 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | NE 3 | E 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | S 4 | SSE 6 | S 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | — | S 6 | W 3 | WSW 2 | S 6 | S 6 |
387 | 2 | 37 | 37 | — | — | — | 16 | 66 | 41 | 78 | 88 | 32 | 71 | — | 27 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 59 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 143 | 188 | 267 | 1 | 12 | 326 | 10 | 3 | 1172 | 143 | 13 | 136 | 25 | 9 | 48 | 62 | 97 | 2415 | 3 |
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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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