Avalon Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s shaking at Avalon Point.

We’ve got a solid stretch of surf coming up, but it ain’t all perfection. The early part of the week is where the real magic is. Water temp is about 66°F, which is right where it should be for this time of year.

The session you need to be on is Wednesday afternoon, July 22nd. Swell is a good 6ft out of the west-southwest, with a 16-second period – that’s proper groundswell, long and juicy. The energy is pumping (1706), and with a gentle offshore breeze from the southeast, it’s going to be clean as a whistle. This one’s for the experienced crew; beginners might find it a handful. The morning of the same day is also a ripper, with 5ft swell and very good conditions, but the afternoon has that extra bit of grunt.

Thursday July 23rd is still worth a look. The morning is a bit cross-off, but the swell is 5ft with a 14-second period, and you’ll have company as it’s often crowded. The afternoon glass-off is the real score here – 4ft and clean, though the energy drops a bit. Friday July 24th is a mixed bag, but the afternoon is glassy with 3ft, a fun little wave.

The weekend is a bit of a dog. Saturday July 25th is a total write-off with onshore winds and chop, and Sunday July 26th is a full-on mess with howling cross-onshore winds and a junky 10ft swell. That’s kite-surfing weather, not paddle surfing.

The following week shapes up better. Monday July 27th has a solid 7ft swell with clean conditions in the morning, but it’s a bit raw. Tuesday July 28th afternoon is a standout: glassy as, with 5ft of swell and strong energy (1067). It’s a beautiful, clean wave for the intermediate crew.

The rest of the first week of August has some promise, but it’s a bit iffy. The period from July 31st through August 2nd has decent sized swell, but the winds are fresh and the conditions are marginal. You’ll be waiting. Then on Monday August 3rd afternoon, we get a big 5ft swell with a 19-second period – that’s a long wait between sets, but the waves will be world-class if the wind plays ball.

The real wildcard is the far end of the forecast. Thursday August 6th is looking massive, with an 12ft swell from the west-southwest. The energy numbers are insane (over 4000), but the wind is a bit dodgy. This is expert-only territory, and with that size, it’s going to be heavy and mean. Don’t get caught inside if you’re not ready.

So, the short story: grab Wednesday July 22nd afternoon and Tuesday July 28th afternoon. The rest requires patience and a close eye on the breeze.

Rusty out.

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