Avalon Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s size up what Avalon Point’s got in store over the next couple weeks. This point break is fairly consistent, and while the first few days are a bit rough, there’s some real gems later on.

Right now, the water’s sittin’ at 66°F — pretty normal for this time of year, nothing wild.

Wednesday the 8th is a right-off. We’ve got a 7ft swell from the WSW with a 15 km/h northerly breeze messin’ things up. The combined energy’s at 2581 (moderate to strong), but that cross-on wind is just ruining any clean waves. Not worth paddlin’ out.

Thursday the 9th starts average, but by the afternoon it gets better. The swell drops a touch to 6ft from the west, period sittin’ at 14 seconds — solid groundswell energy. The wind shifts to a light cross-off from the SSW, and the lineup cleans right up. This is when it starts gettin’ good for experienced surfers. Combined energy’s 1463 (moderate).

Friday the 10th morning is a beauty. Swell’s down to 5ft from the WSW, but that 13-second period is still pushin’ nice lines. The wind’s light cross-off from the SSE, makin’ for clean, tidy surf. Combined energy’s 703 (moderate). Crowds are possible here, so it might get a little busy.

Saturday the 11th morning offers up offshore winds from the SE, only 15 km/h, and a 4ft WSW swell with a 13-second period. It’s small but clean — combined energy’s only 484 (weak), so it’s a mellow session for the patient ones.

Sunday the 12th is a standout. Morning brings a 6ft WSW groundswell with a long 18-second period — that’s real energy, combined energy sittin’ at 2076 (strong). Light cross-off breeze from the SE keeps it glassy. This is excellent for experienced surfers. The long period means it’ll push straight at beach breaks, but on the point, you’ll get those long, drawn-out rides.

Monday the 13th morning — another cracker. 7ft from the WSW, 16-second period, offshore SE wind at 10 km/h. Combined energy’s 2368 (strong). Clean as a whistle. This is the best of the first week, no doubt.

Tuesday the 14th is gold. Morning has 6ft from the WSW, 15-second period, and a light cross-off from the ENE. But the real magic’s in the afternoon — glassy conditions, a 5 km/h breeze from the SE, and the same solid 6ft swell. Combined energy’s 1396 (moderate). If you can get out there, this is the session of the week.

Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th take a turn — strong cross and cross-on winds kick up, and the swell quality drops right off. Not worth your time. Friday the 17th through Sunday the 19th is pure junk — onshore gales, massive messy swell, and blown-out conditions. Kite surfers might have a look, but for paddlin’, forget it.

Then the second week brings a massive pulse. Monday the 20th is a monster — 16ft from the west, 15-second period, with a light cross-off breeze from the south in the morning swingin’ to 10 km/h in the afternoon. Combined energy hits 10073 and 9047 (very strong). This is for experts only — that size is no joke, way over 8ft. The point should handle it, but you’ll want to be dialled in.

Tuesday the 21st still has big 13ft swell from the west, but the wind turns cross and onshore, makin’ it lumpy. Wednesday the 22nd and Thursday the 23rd are a mess again. So, if you’re lookin’ for the best of the whole run, Tuesday the 14th afternoon’s glassy perfection is the real standout. For size and power, Monday the 20th is the big prize — but only for the brave.

Rusty.

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