Avalon Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a good look at what’s on offer. We’ve got a mixed bag coming up, but there are a few windows where it all comes together. The general vibe is that we’ll see some sizable swell at times, but the wind is going to be the main player, deciding whether it’s a session to remember or one to sit out.

First thing to note: right from the get-go, we have surf. The first session on the table is Wednesday morning at Avalon Point. There’s a solid 6.2ft swell rolling in from the WSW with a very long 15-second period, and that’s packing some serious energy (1753). The water’s sitting at 63.5°F, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so nothing unusual there. But the catch is the wind – a cross-off from the ENE at 15.5 mph. It’ll keep things clean, but that’s a stiff breeze to deal with. It’s a bigger swell, so this is more for the experienced crew.

By Wednesday afternoon, things get much cleaner. The wind drops to a gentle 9.3 mph offshore from the E, and the swell holds at 5.9ft from the WSW (1480 energy). This is where you want to be. Clean, offshore lines at a point break like Avalon? That’s a classic combo. It’s a ‘fairly consistent’ wave, and crowds are ‘often’ around, so get in early if you can.

The rest of that first week is a bit of a write-off, to be honest. Thursday sees the swell drop to 4.3ft, and while Thursday afternoon has light winds and clean conditions, the energy is low. Friday through to Sunday (the 11th to the 13th) is a mess – onshore winds, cross-chop, and choppy conditions. The swell gets a bit bigger again, but the wind’s just all wrong. The waves are there, but the quality is gone. The Saturday and Sunday (12th and 13th) see the swell climbing to 6.2ft and even 6.9ft, but it’s blown-out onshore or cross-onshore. Not worth paddling out unless you love a wrestle.

Now, Monday the 14th brings a proper standout. Monday morning looks excellent. We’ve got a 7.5ft WSW swell (energy at 1998) with a light 6.2 mph cross-off breeze from the NE. That’s clean, powerful, and steep. This is for experienced surfers, no question. At over 7.5ft, it’s pushing into expert territory, especially at a point break. The period is a moderate 14 seconds, so it’ll have good shape. This is your first real highlight.

The following few days (Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th) see the swell staying in the 4.9ft to 7.2ft range, but the wind is a bit of a gamble. Tuesday morning has a clean cross-off, but the wind picks up in the afternoon. Wednesday has some potential with a long 18-second period swell, but it’s a cross-shore wind. Thursday the 17th afternoon, however, is a little gem. The swell is a manageable 4.9ft from the WSW, and the wind goes glassy. Light breeze from the WSW at 3.1 mph, and the report says “glassy.” That’s a rare treat. The energy is moderate (804), but for a clean, glassy point wave, that’s a perfect session for a longboard or a mid-length.

Friday the 18th is a no-go in the morning with a 28 mph cross-on gale, but Friday afternoon sees a switch. The wind swings offshore from the SE at 6.2 mph, and the swell is 4.6ft from the WSW with a very long 16-second period. Clean lines are back on the menu. It’s not huge, but it’ll be fun.

Hold onto your board for the second week because things get a bit wild. Saturday the 19th sees the swell spike dramatically. Saturday morning has a 13.1ft swell from the W (7655 energy) but with strong cross-onshore wind—that’s a mess. Saturday afternoon, though? The swell holds at 13.1ft from the WSW, but the wind is cross-shore at 12.4 mph. The energy is colossal (11049). This is massive, powerful, and only for the most experienced. The crowd will likely be thin given the size, but in these conditions, it’s survival surfing. Periods around 14-16 seconds mean it’s a proper groundswell, which suits the point break setup of Avalon.

Sunday the 20th has 8.2ft swell but with cross-

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