Surf Forecasts:
Avalon 15th Street surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, ESE swell with 70 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 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avalon 15th Street over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gonna be straight with you – this forecast is a tough one. We're looking at a long, dry spell for Avalon 15th Street, so don't be in a rush to grab your board.
Right off the bat, the water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 77°F, but that's about the only good news. The outlook starts with a whole lot of nothing. From Sunday the 23rd of August, all the way through to Friday the 4th of September, the surf is just plain poor. We're talking tiny, weak waves with combined energy barely cracking 50 (12). The wind is a constant problem, swinging from cross-off to cross-on, and even onshore, keeping the surface messy. Even on the afternoon of Monday the 24th when it goes glassy, the swell is only 1ft. It's a frustrating stretch where you'll be better off doing something else.
Now, we do finally see a tiny glimmer of hope on the 5th of September. That Saturday morning, we get a bit of a pulse. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the SE with a period of 12 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to a moderate 175. The real kicker is the wind, which swings offshore from the NNW. It's a gentle offshore, so it'll be clean. The afternoon holds similar with a 2ft swell and offshore WNW winds. The comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," and I'm not gonna lie to you, it's not a classic. For a beginner-friendly spot like this, 3ft is totally fine, but it's not going to blow anyone away. It's the best we've got in the whole 16-day window, but it's a real scrappy standout.
So, to sum it up: you've got a massive gap of about 12 days with no real surf on offer. Then, on Saturday the 5th of September, the stars finally align for a few hours of clean, surfable waves. It's not a day to call in sick for, but if you're desperate for a paddle and a few little waves, that's your window. The rest of the forecast is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | S 6 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
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6 | 6 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 9 | 20 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 70 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 17 | 17 | 27 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:28PM1.21m | 6:00AM1.00m | 6:21PM1.26m | 6:50AM1.06m | 7:06PM1.32m | 7:33AM1.13m | 7:46PM1.36m | 8:11AM1.20m | 8:23PM1.39m | 8:47AM1.26m | 8:59PM1.39m | 9:22AM1.30m | 9:35PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:04AM0.29m | 11:55PM0.21m | 11:54AM0.24m | 00:40AM0.15m | 12:41PM0.19m | 1:23AM0.09m | 1:27PM0.14m | 2:03AM0.04m | 2:11PM0.10m | 2:42AM-0.00m | 2:54PM0.07m | 3:19AM-0.03m | 3:36PM0.05m | 3:54AM-0.04m | |||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | S 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 3 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | E 13 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 9 | S 6 | ESE 8 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | ESE 8 |
1 | 3 | 11 | 6 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 20 | 3 | 19 | 10 | 30 | 15 | 27 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 27 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | E 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SE 11 | S 6 | E 5 | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 10 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 5 |
5 | 6 | 14 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 21 | 70 | 28 | 2 | 26 | 17 | 17 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 3 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 14 | E 6 | SE 10 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — |
6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | — | SSE 6 | NW 2 | NNW 2 | — | W 3 | — | S 6 | SSE 4 | — | S 5 | SSE 7 | — | S 6 | — | E 4 | E 4 | — |
3 | 1 | 3 | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 10 | 24 | — | 11 | 58 | — | 22 | — | 6 | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 394 | 62 | 10 | 78 | 124 | 78 | 521 | 535 | 78 | 269 | 981 | 488 | 344 | 578 | 57 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 280 | 350 |
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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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