Avalon Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. We’ve got a decent run of swell on the way for Avalon Point over the next couple of weeks, but it’s not all smooth sailing. The first few days have surf, but conditions are messy and the quality is hit and miss. The standout window for clean, powerful waves looks to be the first weekend of August and then again mid-week the following week.

We kick off on Sunday the 2nd of August with a clean 7 ft swell from the WSW, period 14 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 1487, and with a light NE cross-off breeze, the morning session will be clean and lined up. This is a solid beginner-friendly option for Avalon Point (Avalon Point), though crowds are often around so expect company. The water temp is 66°, bang on average for this time of year.

Monday the 3rd sees the swell back off to 4 ft, but a strong northerly cross-breeze messes it up. Not worth paddling out Tuesday the 4th brings a big jump – 8 ft WSW swell with a very long 19-second period and combined energy rocketing to 4165. However, the wind is cross-on from the WSW, so it’s choppy and messy. This is expert territory size-wise, but the wind kills it. Wednesday the 5th sees similar size, 8 ft to 10 ft, wind shifts NW and onshore for the afternoon. Still marginal.

Thursday the 6th stays big at 10 ft, with a cross-on northerly wind. Rough. Friday the 7th is 10 ft again, with SSW winds gusting 19 mph and rain showers – lumpy, poor.

Here’s the standout. Saturday the 8th of August is the pick of the first week. We’ve got a 13 ft to 15 ft WSW groundswell, with a 16-second period, and combined energy is massive at 9212 in the morning and 9356 in the afternoon. Winds are cross-off from the south, keeping it clean. This is big, powerful surf for experienced surfers only – not for beginners. Point breaks will handle the long period well, but it’s a beast.

Sunday the 9th, the swell drops to 10 ft, winds go cross from the NNE in the morning, still clean-ish but less energy.

Into the second week, Monday the 10th is a write-off. A near-gale from the SW at 34 mph hits with a 10 ft WSW swell, period only 8 seconds – messy, dangerous, only worth a look for kites.

Tuesday the 11th is a gem. Swell settles to 10 ft WSW, 15-second period, combined energy 3348. The wind goes light south at 3 mph, cross-off, so it’s clean. Excellent for experienced surfers. This is a promising mid-week standout.

Wednesday the 12th is another beauty. 7 ft WSW groundswell, 14-second period, and glassy conditions with westerly wind at 0 mph in the morning. Clean, lined up, and manageable for intermediates.

Thursday the 13th holds 6 ft WSW swell, 17-second very long period, light cross-off NE breeze, clean – great shape, good for points.

Friday the 14th, 5 ft WSW, 16-second period, flat calm and glassy in the morning. Smooth as silk.

Saturday the 15th, a light offshore ESE breeze at 3 mph, 7 ft WSW swell, 14-second period, clean and fun.

Sunday the 16th sees 6 ft WSW swell, glassy conditions in the afternoon, another excellent session.

Monday the 17th rounds it out with 7 ft WSW, 15-second period, light NNE cross-breeze.

Overall, the best of the best is Saturday the 8th for big, clean, heavy waves, and Tuesday the 11th for a cleaner, slightly smaller but still powerful session. Mid-week the following week is also very good with glassy mornings.

Rusty.

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