Avalon Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the line for us.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, so don't expect much in the first few days. The first surfable window pops up on Monday the 27th of July. There’s a solid 7.2ft WSW groundswell chugging in with a 13-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the SSE. Conditions will be clean, but the tide might throw a bit of a spanner in the works. We’re looking at moderate wave energy (1622) here. It’s a decent start to the week, but nothing to write home about just yet.

The real standout, and the one you’ll want to circle, is Saturday the 1st of August. This is the pick of the entire 16-day window. We’ve got a strong 7.9ft to 7.2ft WSW swell riding in on a lovely 16-17 second period, pushing through some serious energy (3277). The wind is looking perfect – cross-off in the morning, going glassy calm by the afternoon. This is as good as it gets. The water temperature is sitting at 65.7°F, which is about average for this time of year, so it’s a typical summer feel. The wave quality is forecast to be excellent for experienced surfers. A bit of a heads-up, though – this spot is a point break, and with that long period groundswell, it’s going to line up beautifully. Crowds are often a thing here, so get in early or be prepared to share.

The second week has a few interesting pulses, but the window gets messy. Tuesday the 4th of August is worth a mention. We’re looking at a bigger 13.1ft W swell, but with a short, unrefined 8-9 second period. The wind is clean, though, and the energy is moderate (2249). This is strictly for the experts with big-wave boards, as 13.1ft is well into the "big boy" territory. It’s a bit of a beast, but if you’ve got the skills, the clean conditions will make it a session to remember.

After that, the forecast turns ugly for a few days. From the 5th through the 6th of August, we get a massive pulse of 16.4ft to 19.7ft swell, but it’s getting hammered by strong, onshore winds. The wave energy is astronomical (over 16,000), but it’s going to be a total mess. This is more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one.

Things start to look a little more promising again on Saturday the 8th of August. A very large 18.0ft to 16.4ft WSW swell is on the cards, and the wind shifts to a strong cross-off from the SE. The energy is still huge (over 10,000), but the conditions are labeled as clean. The long period (15 seconds) means it’s a proper groundswell, and with the wind finally playing ball, this could be a solid, if challenging, day for the experienced crew. Don’t get too attached to this one, as it’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on the forecasts.

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