Avalon Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your board and listen up. Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Avalon Point. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming our way over the next couple of weeks, but there’s some real magic hiding in there if you know when to go.

The pattern starts with a decent pulse of WSW groundswell, but it’s going to take a few days to clean up. The water’s sitting at 64°, which is a hair cooler than usual for this time of year, but nothing a good 4/3 won’t handle.

Monday the 7th kicks things off with a clean 7ft swell from the WSW, but that SSE wind is blowing cross-offshore, making it a bit scrappy. The energy is pumping at 2365, so there’s plenty of push, but it’s not the best window. Tuesday the 8th is where it starts to get interesting. Tuesday morning, the wind swings offshore from the ESE, and we’ve got a solid 8ft WSW swell with a 17-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, the kind that wraps around the point with authority. The energy jumps to 3584. Tuesday afternoon is even better with the same size and the wind holding offshore. This is a standout for experienced surfers—big, clean, and powerful. Wednesday the 9th drops a bit to 6ft, but the wind is cross-off, and it’s still clean. The energy is still moderate at 1753. Thursday the 10th sees the swell drop to 4ft, still clean but weaker. Not a write-off, but not the main event.

Friday the 11th is a weird one. The swell drops to 3ft but the period jumps to 19 seconds from the W. That’s a very long-period groundswell. The energy is still decent at 1451, but the wind is cross-on, so it’s a little bumpy. Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are a total washout. Onshore winds and rain showers make for poor, blown-out conditions. The swell is there, but it’s a mess. Avoid these days.

Now, here’s the first real standout. Monday the 14th. The morning session is glassy. Absolutely glassy. No wind, 8ft of WSW groundswell with a 13-second period, and the energy is 1960. This is the kind of morning you wake up early for. The point will be a long, clean, peeling line. It’s still a big swell for beginners, but for anyone who can handle it, this is the best day of the first week. The afternoon gets a bit messy with a cross-shore wind, so get it while it’s good.

The rest of that week is a slow fade. Tuesday the 15th is clean in the morning with 7ft, but the wind is cross-off, not perfect. Wednesday the 16th bumps back up to 8ft, but the wind is cross-on. Thursday the 17th sees a drop to 4ft, but it’s glassy again. A small, clean session for the log.

Now, look ahead to the second week. This is where the forecast gets a bit more promising, but less certain. Friday the 18th is a monster. A massive 16ft swell from the W hits, with a 14-second period. The energy is off the charts, 8669 in the morning, 9746 in the afternoon. That’s very strong wave energy. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect, but for expert surfers only, this is the standout of the entire forecast. This is a big, powerful, heavy wave. Don’t even think about it if you’re not well experienced. Saturday the 19th and Sunday the 20th are blown out again with strong onshore winds. Monday the 21st is a mess.

But then, Tuesday the 22nd. Another standout. The morning is glassy, with a 10ft WSW swell and an 18-second period. That’s a very long period groundswell, and the energy is 5651. This is a clean, powerful, long-period swell that will wrap around the point perfectly. It’s big, but the glassy conditions make it a dream for experts. The afternoon gets a cross-on breeze, so again, the morning is the window.

Bottom line: For the best surf, set your alarms for Monday morning the 14th for clean, solid waves, and then for the big guns, Tuesday morning the 22nd is looking like a serious session. And if you are an absolute charger, Friday the 18th is the biggest, rawest day on offer, but it comes with a side of wind.

Rusty out.

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