
Surf Forecasts:
Avoca Point surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, S swell with 716 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period with S 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Avoca Point in the next 16 days are 1.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avoca Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Avoca Point over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a slow start. Tuesday and Wednesday are basically flat with tiny, weak dribbles. You’re not missing a thing. The wait is worth it, though, because things switch on from Thursday morning.
Thursday the 30th is our first real chance. The swell pulses up to a clean 5ft from the south (9 seconds), and with a light cross-offshore wind, Avoca Point will have some fun, workable waves. The combined energy jumps to a solid moderate 421 – it’s got some push. Not the biggest, but it’s the start of the good stuff.
Now, the standout. Friday the 31st morning is the one to circle. We’re looking at a 6ft south swell at 10 seconds, with a lovely offshore wind out of the southwest. The energy is strong at 634, and the conditions are described as “gentle offshore and clean.” That’s what we live for. This is a proper session – the swell has some size, the wind is perfect, and the point will be reeling. It’s a bit meaty for beginners at that size, but for the intermediates and up, it’s the pick of the entire forecast.
Saturday the 1st hangs in there with a smaller 5ft south-southeast swell in the morning, still with a light offshore breeze. It’s not as exciting as Friday, but it’s a solid backup. The afternoon loses the wind, turning cross-on, so get out early.
The rest of the first week and into the second week gets messy. Sunday the 2nd afternoon brings onshore wind, and from Monday the 3rd into the following week, the wind is all over the shop. There’s a pulse of raw energy around Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th, with swell heights over 7ft and combined energy readings like 1142 and 1611, but the wind is cross-on and fresh. For a beach-and-point setup like this, that’s more of a kiteboarding show than a clean paddle session. The surf quality is poor, so I’d give it a miss.
Looking further out, Saturday the 8th of August offers a glimmer. A 5ft swell from the east-southeast, with glassy conditions in the morning. That’s a real treat. The energy is strong at 611, and the waves should be clean and inviting. It’s a long way off, so promise is there, but keep your fingers crossed. Sunday the 9th morning also has a glassy window with a smaller 3ft swell, good for a longboard or a fun log.
Beyond that, the wind turns onshore again and the swell drops off. There’s a gap of quiet days from the 10th through to the end of the run, with only tiny, weak surf and poor conditions. The 12th has a fresh offshore wind, but the swell is only 3ft – it’s a windswell with more bark than bite.
So, to wrap it up: Friday the 31st morning is your absolute best bet. Get on it. Thursday the 30th and Saturday the 8th morning are the solid backups. The rest is a mix of waiting, wind, and whitecaps.
Stay wet, friends.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
28 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 417 | 320 | 651 | 627 | 618 | 480 | 348 | 334 | 273 | 475 | 431 | 378 | 219 | 169 | 73 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:32PM1.55m | 8:11AM1.05m | 8:08PM1.58m | 8:47AM1.10m | 8:43PM1.58m | 9:23AM1.14m | 9:18PM1.56m | 9:59AM1.19m | 9:53PM1.50m | 10:37AM1.23m | 10:30PM1.43m | 11:17AM1.27m | 11:11PM1.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:58PM0.39m | 2:20AM0.20m | 1:38PM0.36m | 2:53AM0.16m | 2:17PM0.34m | 3:25AM0.14m | 2:56PM0.34m | 3:56AM0.13m | 3:37PM0.35m | 4:27AM0.14m | 4:21PM0.37m | 5:00AM0.16m | 5:09PM0.40m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 6 | ENE 6 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 |
28 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 417 | 320 | 651 | 627 | 618 | 480 | 348 | 334 | 205 | 475 | 431 | 378 | 219 | 169 | 73 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | S 16 | S 13 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | NE 4 | NE 8 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | E 6 |
14 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 84 | 273 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 18 | S 7 | S 15 | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | E 17 | E 17 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 15 | E 15 |
8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | SSW 6 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | NE 3 | SW 3 |
— | — | 1 | 3 | 6 | 36 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 22 | 16 | — | — | 4 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 26 | 109 | 551 | 310 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
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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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