Avalon Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, Rusty here, lookin' at the charts for Avalon Point. This is all about a solid run of groundswell from the west-southwest, but the wind's gonna be the real talker. We're looking at a decent extended period, but the first few days are a bit of a write-off with the wind.

These first few days are a tough watch. Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st of July, we've got a 4ft to 6ft WSW swell rolling in with a long 16 second period, but it's blown out by strong northerly winds. The energy's moderate to strong (643 to 1469), but the surface is just messy. Not worth paddling out for.

The weekend, Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd of August, is where things get a bit more interesting. That swell pushes up to 8ft from the WSW, still with a long 15 to 14 second period, and the wind turns cross-offshore. The energy is ramping up strong (2474 to 2665). The surf is still a bit marginal, but it's cleaner. Not a standout, but a lookable option for a paddle.

Now, here's the standout. Monday morning, the 3rd of August, is a gem. The swell drops a touch to 5ft from the WSW, but the period is still a solid 14 seconds, and the wind is light and cross-offshore. The water's about average for the time of year at 65°. The energy is moderate (789), but the conditions are called "very good". This is your pick for a fun, clean session on a point break that's fairly consistent. Just be aware the crowds are often here.

The real bomb is Tuesday morning, the 4th of August. We get a 8ft swell from the WSW with a massive 18 second period. The energy is way up there (3927), and the wind is completely glassy. This is a serious session for experienced surfers only; that's a big, powerful wave. This is the best of the entire run.

After that, the wind gets a bit messy again through the 5th and 6th, with moderate onshore winds, but the swell stays solid at 8ft. The 7th and 8th of August are a write-off with a gale-force onshore blow from the southwest, pushing a massive 12ft to 13ft swell. That's a washing machine, not a surf break. The energy is extreme (5622 to 7882), but it's for kite surfers, not paddle surfers.

The second week is a mixed bag. The 9th and 10th of August see a big 12ft to 8ft WSW swell, but the wind is cross-offshore, keeping it clean. The energy is very strong (5502 to 3334). It's a big, powerful wave, but manageable if you're on your game.

The 11th of August sees the swell drop back to 6ft, but the wind picks up to a fresh 19 mph, creating a lumpy mess. The 12th is a total write-off with near-gale force winds.

When we get to the 13th and 14th of August, there are some promising signs. The 13th has a 8ft swell with a very long 19 second period, but the wind is a moderate cross-shore. The 14th of August, Friday morning, is another standout in the far-out range. We get a 8ft to 8ft WSW swell, a 16 second period, and light offshore winds. The energy is strong (2776 to 3072), and the conditions are called "excellent" for experienced surfers. It's a long-range call, so hold off on booking the trip, but it's a beauty on the radar.

The bottom line: The best windows are Monday morning the 3rd and Tuesday morning the 4th of August. Tuesday morning is the absolute king wave for the brave, while Monday is a clean, fun session. The 14th of August is a promising far-out call. Everything else is a fight with the wind or a washout.

Rusty.

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