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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 21 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
22.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Thursday (Jan 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jan 23) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 22nd Jan)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 22nd Jan)6ft (1.9m) 11s
Most Powerful11PM (Sun 25th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
1
2
3
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
ESE
2
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
2.5
SSE
1.3
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.6
ESE
1.3
SSE
1.2
SSE
1
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.7
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.5
SSE
1.3
SSE
1.8
SSE
1.8
SE
1.3
SSE
Period(s) (?)11111111118101010999101114131212131211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7929618627136068173021256428923216631040810687996264831044902451
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
15
E
10
N
20
S
30
SSE
20
SSE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
NNE
15
NE
30
ENE
10
ENE
10
NNE
20
NE
10
N
20
S
20
SSE
20
SSW
5
ESE
20
ENE
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossoncrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
glassoncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:34AM
1.61
11:19PM
1.17
11:11AM
1.56
12:00AM
1.21
11:51AM
1.47
12:44AM
1.26
12:35PM
1.36
1:33AM
1.30
1:27PM
1.23
2:29AM
1.34
2:32PM
1.10
3:31AM
1.39
3:52PM
1.01
4:38AM
1.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:16PM
0.09
4:53AM
0.34
5:50PM
0.10
5:39AM
0.37
6:26PM
0.12
6:32AM
0.41
7:06PM
0.17
7:34AM
0.44
7:50PM
0.23
8:47AM
0.45
8:43PM
0.30
10:10AM
0.42
9:45PM
0.35
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Sunrise6:03--6:05--6:05--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--
Sunset-8:06--8:05--8:05--8:04--8:04--8:02--8:02-
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C222220232119202019222421262823272522242723
Feels °C (?)212019211715171816212319282823272523262724
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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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