Avila Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, switching to feet and Fahrenheit for the imperial crew.

The forecast for Avila Beach is pretty sleepy. It’s a long, drawn-out stretch of small, uninspiring surf. The water’s sitting at 58°, which is about 3° colder than the norm for this time of year, so it’s a bit on the chilly side.

Starting Wednesday the 29th, there’s a weak, long-period groundswell from the SSW at about 4ft, but it’s got a cross-onshore breeze messing with it. The wave energy is low at 926, and with marginal tide comments, it’s not something to chase. Thursday the 30th is similar in the morning with 3ft SSW swell but lighter, cross-shore wind, so it’s a bit cleaner. That afternoon, a 5ft WNW swell comes in, but the period drops to a weak 8 seconds, with moderate energy at 778, so expect short, crumbly waves.

Friday and Saturday are flat and forgettable. The only real window to look at is Sunday the 2nd of August. In the morning, we get a proper pulse: 8ft from the NW with a 9-second period and strong energy at 1768. Wind is light and cross-shore, so it should be clean. At 8ft, this is expert territory—beginners should sit this one out. The long period from the south means it might close out on the beach break, so don’t expect perfect lines.

After that, it’s a long stretch of nothing. From Monday the 4th onward, you’re looking at surf below 3ft and energy levels dropping into the 200–300s. There’s another small bump on the 10th of August with 5ft NW swell, but the cross-onshore wind and moderate energy of 945 make it a marginal call.

Bottom line: if you’ve got to paddle out, target Sunday the 2nd for the best chance at something decent. Otherwise, it’s a quiet couple of weeks.

Rusty.

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