Avoca Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.48° S 151.45° E

Avoca Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Avoca Point sea temperature is
17.7° C
0.5° 

Avoca Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Avoca Point surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, ENE swell with 474 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Avoca Point this week:

The surf forecast for Avoca Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Avoca Point in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM. 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 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 11th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 13th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 10th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avoca Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you—this outlook for Avoca Point is a bit of a slow burner. We’ve got a long 16-day window ahead, but the first week’s offering is pretty ordinary stuff. There’s a gap right from the start, with no real surf on the table until Thursday the 13th. Before that, we’re looking at small, messy waves and a lot of cross-shore wind, so don’t bother waxing up just yet.

Monday the 10th sees a bit of a jump in swell height, up to 6 ft from the ENE, but the wind is a fresh 21 mph cross-shore, turning the ocean into lumpy cross-chop. It’s a write-off. Tuesday the 11th drops right back down to tiny 2 ft to 2 ft—weak, barely surfable. By Tuesday afternoon, though, we get a glassy spell with a 2 ft ENE swell, and it’s clean, but it’s just too small to get excited about.

Now, Thursday the 13th is where things start to look up. Early morning we’ve got a 5 ft S swell with a 12 mph offshore breeze from the SW. The water temp is around 64°, which is pretty average for this time of year—nothing weird there. The combined energy is moderate at 352, and it’s clean. This is the first real chance for a surf, but it’s not a standout just yet. The afternoon holds up with similar size and a cross-off wind.

Friday the 14th keeps the momentum: a 4 ft S swell, offshore WSW wind at 6 mph, and clean conditions. The energy drops a bit to 235, but it’s still surfable for intermediates.

But if you want the real standout, mark your calendar for Tuesday the 18th. That morning we get a 5 ft ESE swell with a 9 mph offshore from the SSW, and the combined energy is strong at 512. The period is a nice 10 seconds—decent groundswell—and it’s glassy clean. This is the best on offer in the whole outlook. Avoca Point is a beach and point setup, and with the swell coming from the ESE and the wind offshore, it should hold shape. There could be crowds here sometimes, so don’t expect to have it to yourself. The short period (8-9 seconds) on some afternoons means it might be a bit straight at the beach, but the point should handle it. This one’s for the keen surfer, but it’s not huge—just solid, fun waves.

Wednesday the 19th is similar but slightly less energy, and it’s still a good option. Beyond that, into the second week, we see more small, messy ENE swells and onshore winds, so don’t hold your breath. Saturday the 22nd has a clean 5 ft ENE swell with an offshore SSW breeze, which might be worth a look, but the energy is moderate at 245.

Overall, the pick is Tuesday the 18th. It’s not a monster, but it’s the cleanest, most consistent window. Before that, Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th are your next best bets. Keep the faith—it’s not a total loss.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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143
240
474
266
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163
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114
355
188
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
35
NW
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NW
35
W
15
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SSW
20
WNW
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SW
15
SSE
15
WSW
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High Tide
5:10PM1.60m
6:04AM1.05m
6:09PM1.69m
7:00AM1.12m
7:01PM1.76m
7:49AM1.19m
7:50PM1.78m
8:35AM1.25m
8:36PM1.74m
9:18AM1.30m
9:20PM1.66m
9:59AM1.34m
10:03PM1.52m
Low Tide
10:26AM0.38m
00:08AM0.15m
11:31AM0.33m
1:02AM0.06m
12:29PM0.27m
1:50AM-0.01m
1:22PM0.22m
2:33AM-0.03m
2:13PM0.19m
3:14AM-0.02m
3:02PM0.20m
3:51AM0.03m
3:51PM0.23m
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Information about the Avoca Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Avoca Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Avoca Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Avoca Point 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 (Avoca Point) 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 Avoca Point 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.

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