Avalon-South surfForecast / NSW – Sydney North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 12 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Avalon-South surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Avalon-South sea temperature is
23.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Avalon-South this week:

The surf forecast for Avalon-South over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Avalon-South in the next 12 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 17) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Tue 13th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 17th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 17th Jan)16ft (5.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avalon-South over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 76mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Sat afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
!
0
!
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
ENE
1.2
E
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.4
ENE
1
ENE
1.4
ENE
2.1
NE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.8
ENE
2
SSE
4
SE
4
ESE
3.5
ESE
3.5
ESE
2.5
E
2.5
SE
3
SE
Period(s) (?)7788885857778101011101010109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)139159173153891551021301024591831483658233380399624602541137513371708
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
10
ENE
25
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
10
ENE
15
NE
25
NE
10
NNE
10
SW
30
SSE
25
S
40
S
40
S
5
E
30
ESE
20
ESE
30
E
25
E
20
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoncross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscrossoncross-
on
onononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:06AM
1.30
5:27PM
0.89
5:57AM
1.35
6:31PM
0.89
6:44AM
1.41
7:23PM
0.93
7:27AM
1.47
8:08PM
0.97
8:08AM
1.54
8:48PM
1.01
8:46AM
1.59
9:26PM
1.05
9:22AM
1.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:06PM
0.45
12:00PM
0.50
11:00PM
0.47
12:55PM
0.43
11:53PM
0.47
1:41PM
0.36
12:43AM
0.44
2:22PM
0.29
1:29AM
0.41
2:59PM
0.22
2:10AM
0.37
3:35PM
0.17
2:50AM
0.34
4:09PM
0.13
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Mon
19
Sunrise-5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:00--6:01--6:01-
Sunset--8:07--8:07--8:07--8:07--8:07--8:07--8:06
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
heavy rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
1------212---2261252771614
Temp. °C212324222324212325222424222020212222212020
Feels °C (?)212322222222202324212521191615222321171818
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Information about the Avalon-South Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Avalon-South provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Avalon-South can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Avalon-South surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Avalon-South) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Avalon-South may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Avalon-South is 13 km (8 miles) from Dee Why. If you plan a holiday in Sydney North Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dee Why. Dee Why has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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