
Surf Forecasts:
Avalon 15th Street surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, SSE swell with 509 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Avalon 15th Street this week:
The surf forecast for Avalon 15th Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Avalon 15th Street in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5PM. 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 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avalon 15th Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down the 16-day outlook for Avalon 15th Street. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – this one’s a tough read.
The whole stretch is a long, flat spell. The first record starts Monday morning, August 3rd, but it’s nothing to write home about. From the beginning of August all the way through to the 18th, there’s not a single solid surf recommendation. That’s a 16-day gap with no real waves. Water temp is 76°F, which is about average for the season – nothing weird there.
The only real pulse of energy comes Monday afternoon, August 3rd, with a combined swell energy of (732) – that’s moderate to strong. Swell is 7ft from the SSE, but it’s a short-period 8-second windswell. The problem is the wind is cross-shore from the SW at 15 mph, which puts a chop on it. Still, 7ft is punchy, but it’s likely too big for beginners. With a short period like that, the waves won’t hold shape well. The model says it’s “marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions,” so I’d be cautious.
The rest of the forecast is a desert. Mostly tiny waves under 3ft, often with cross-shore or onshore winds. There are a couple of glassy moments – Wednesday morning, August 5th, is glassy but the swell is only 2ft, and Tuesday morning, August 11th, has glassy conditions with a tiny 1ft SSE swell. Not enough to get excited about.
For a spot like Avalon 15th Street, which is a beginner-friendly break that’s fairly consistent, this long run of nothing is a bit unusual. It’s a beach break, so when the wind picks up and the swell is weak, it’s just not happening. If you’re a kite surfer, the afternoons with that 25 mph cross-onshore on Thursday, August 6th, might look more interesting than paddling.
The only stand-out, and I mean the *only* one worth mentioning, is that Monday afternoon, August 3rd. The swell is 7ft from the SSE, and while it’s short period, the energy is there. It’s a cross-shore wind, so not clean, but it’s the biggest wave you’ll see in the whole window. Crowds are possible at that spot, so expect a few out. If you’re desperate for a wave, that’s your window, but don’t expect perfection.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | E 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 4 |
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202 | 509 | 88 | 42 | 49 | 16 | 23 | 16 | 50 | 44 | 61 | 77 | 39 | 35 | 35 | 23 | 23 | 66 | 19 | 22 | 18 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:51AM1.25m | 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 | ||||||||
6:00 | — | — | 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 | 7 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 29 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | — | E 11 | SSE 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 | SE 8 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 4 |
202 | 223 | 88 | 42 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | — | — | — | 2 | 39 | 2 | 10 | 23 | 20 | 28 | 19 | 22 | 18 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 7 | ENE 4 | SE 7 | E 4 | — | — | E 11 | — | E 11 | — | E 10 | SE 8 | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | E 9 | SE 7 |
— | — | — | — | 35 | 7 | 23 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | — | 2 | 21 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | SSE 7 | E 11 | E 12 | E 13 | — | — | — | — | E 8 | — | E 9 | — | E 8 | E 9 | — | E 11 |
— | — | — | — | 17 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | SSE 8 | NE 2 | E 5 | E 6 | — | ESE 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 6 | WSW 3 | S 6 | S 5 | W 3 | S 6 | S 6 | — | — | — |
2 | 509 | 1 | 30 | 49 | — | 14 | 12 | 50 | 44 | 61 | 77 | 2 | 35 | 35 | 1 | 23 | 66 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 70 | 3 | 83 | 207 | 267 | 66 | 10 | 62 | 10 | 149 | 2472 | 163 | 13 | 138 | 13 | 0 | 754 | 13 | 82 | 48 | 1152 |
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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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