Avalon Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's comin' down the line for Avalon Point. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but we've got some real gems tucked in there.

Overall, the pattern starts off pretty average for beginners with some clean, manageable waves, then really builds into some proper, powerful swell. The big standouts are gonna be in the middle of next week. The water's sittin' around 65°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so nothin' to worry about in the wetsuit department.

Alright, let's break it down day by day. This Friday, the 31st of July, is a write-off. We've got a moderate breeze blowin' straight across the waves from the north, with a swell up to 7 ft – it's just messy and choppy. Not worth paddlin' out for.

Saturday the 1st of August looks a bit better. The swell is pushin' 8 ft from the WSW with a decent 15-second period. The wind's a cross-off, so it'll be clean. It's a solid size, on the cusp for beginners, but a better bet for improvers. The wave energy is strong, clockin' in at 2701.

Sunday the 2nd of August is the first real highlight for me. The morning swell drops a touch to 7 ft from the WSW, and it's still clean. But the afternoon... oh boy. The wind goes completely glassy with a light breeze from the NE. The swell settles to 6 ft with a still-good 13-second period, and the energy is a solid 1249. That's gonna be a treat, clean lines with the afternoon light. That Sunday afternoon is a standout for a relaxed, clean session.

Monday the 3rd of August keeps the clean vibes goin' in the morning, with a 5 ft WSW swell and light cross-off winds. It's a bit smaller, but still fun for a longboard or a groveler. The energy is moderate at 789. The afternoon gets a bit crossed up, so stick to the morning.

Now, get ready for Tuesday the 4th of August. This is the one for the experienced crew. We're talkin' a solid 8 ft of long-period, powerful groundswell from the WSW, with a period of 18 seconds! That's pure, open-ocean energy. The wave energy is a very strong 3629. The morning is absolutely glassy, zero wind. The waves will be clean, well-shaped, and powerful, with longer lulls between sets – perfect for a point break like Avalon Point, as it'll help with paddlin' out. This Tuesday morning is the absolute standout of the whole forecast. Bring your step-up and your 'A' game.

Wednesday the 5th of August is still big, with a 10 ft swell in the afternoon, but the wind swings onshore from the NW, messin' up the surface. It's on the way down from the peak.

Thursday the 6th of August and beyond, the wind stays ugly and the swell gets even bigger, pushin' 10 ft and then up to a monstrous 18 ft by Saturday the 8th of August with a near gale. That's not surfable – that's a survival mission or kite-surfing territory. The energy readings get into the thousands, like 4595 and even 8808, but it's all for nothin' with that wind. This messy, blown-out pattern hangs around for over a week, with only brief windows of better conditions. There's a glimpse of promise again on Sunday the 9th of August with a massive 16 ft WSW swell and an 18-second period – the raw energy is a staggering 17679 – but it's still sufferin' from a fresh cross-shore wind, makin' it lumpy and tough. That one's for the absolute experts only, if anyone, but it's a long shot.

After that, it's pretty much a write-off with strong onshore winds until around Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th of August when the swell drops right down, but the onshore wind just won't quit. Keep your eyes peeled for the next forecast update.

Rusty.

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