Avalon Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming our way for Avalon Point.

We're looking at a fairly long stretch of mixed conditions. The next few days are a bit of a write-off, but there's a couple of windows that could be worth a paddle. The first real chance to get wet doesn't show up until Sunday afternoon, the 2nd of August.

The pattern starts quiet. Friday afternoon, the 31st of July, is a no-go with onshore wind and poor surf. Saturday the 1st has some chest-high swell, but the cross-off wind keeps it marginal. It's not until Sunday afternoon, the 2nd of August, that we see a glimmer of hope. The swell drops to a clean 6 ft from the WSW, but the wind goes glassy – dead calm – and that is a major positive. The waves will be super clean, even if the size is a bit down. The combined energy is moderate (1249).

Monday morning, the 3rd of August, is another good shout. The wind is offshore from the East, light at 3 mph, with a 5 ft swell from the same WSW direction. It'll be clean, but the size is more for the longboard or a fun mid-length. The energy is weak (800).

Then things get a bit wild. From Tuesday the 4th through to the end of the first week, we get a big pulse of swell, but it's accompanied by strong, onshore winds. The size jumps from 8 ft to 12 ft, and the combined energy goes through the roof (3452 up to 7137), but it's all messy. Not a good time for a paddle unless you're a masochist.

The real standout, if you're brave and experienced, is Monday the 10th of August. The wind is light and offshore from the SE at 9 mph, and the swell is a solid 10 ft from the WSW with a long period of 16 seconds. This is a long-period groundswell, and it's going to hit the point with a lot of energy. The combined energy is strong (3784). This is an excellent surf forecast for experienced surfers – the big, clean lines will be there, but it's not for the faint of heart. The water temp is around 65°, which is about average for the time of year.

There's another diamond in the rough much later, on Thursday the 13th of August. The morning looks glassy, with a huge 12 ft swell from the west and a very long 17-second period. The combined energy is massive (7421). This is exceptional surf for experts – the wind is dead calm. It's a long way out, so keep an eye on it, but it could be the session of the month.

For the rest of the second week, it's a mix of wonky wind and huge, unmanageable swell. Most of it is blown out. Avalon Point is a point break, so it handles a bit of direction, but when the wind is on it, it's not worth it.

Keep an eye on the morning of the 10th and the 13th. The 10th is the most reliable of the two standouts.

Rusty.

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