Avoca Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s coming up for Avoca Point. It’s a bit of a slow start, but there’s some real quality hiding in the back half of this forecast.

We’re kicking off Tuesday the 21st of July with a bit of a dud – small 4ft swell from the ENE, but that onshore wind from the NE is making a mess of it. Not worth paddling out for. Wednesday the 22nd is a little better, with a cleaner 3ft swell in the morning and a light WNW cross-offshore breeze, but it’s still small. The real story starts to build on Friday the 24th. That morning we get a solid 7ft south swell, and with a clean SW offshore breeze, it’s going to be excellent. The wave energy is pumping at 1129 (moderate to strong), and the sets should have some punch. Friday afternoon is even better, with the swell bumping up to 7ft from the south, a 12-second period, and a light SSE cross-offshore breeze. This is one of the true standouts – clean, powerful, and with enough period to really draw the lines. Just be aware, at this size, it’s more for the experienced crew.

Saturday the 25th keeps the good times rolling. A 5ft south swell in the morning with a W cross-offshore wind, and the wave energy is still strong at 601. It’s a notch down in size but still very good. Both morning and afternoon sessions are looking clean. Sunday the 26th is similar, with a 5ft south swell in the morning and a gentle SW offshore breeze, giving you that clean, lined-up surf. The energy is still solid at 511.

After that, the surf drops off. Monday and Tuesday are smaller and less consistent, with onshore winds returning. Wednesday the 29th does offer a tiny 2ft south swell with glassy conditions in the morning, but it’s weak. Then we hit a massive event on Thursday the 30th of July. The swell jumps to 10ft from the south, with a 11-second period, and the energy is enormous at 3646. However, this is too big for Avoca Point – the forecast says as much. It’s only for the most experienced, and even then, it’s pushing it. Friday the 31st is still huge at 10ft to 13ft, but again, over the top for this break. The best of that big swell is for experts only, and conditions are tricky.

The first week of August then settles down. Saturday the 1st of August is still solid at 7ft to 8ft south swell, but the conditions are marginal. Sunday the 2nd offers a much nicer 5ft south swell with a clean offshore wind, making for a good, accessible option. The wave energy is moderate at 434. Monday the 3rd of August is a sleeper – small 3ft swell from the SE, but with a 10-second period and glassy conditions in the morning. It’s clean and inviting, though the energy is low at 339. The rest of the first week fades out with onshore wind and poor quality.

So, to wrap it up: the absolute standout is Friday the 24th of July, with that 7ft south swell, 12-second period, and clean offshore winds. For a slightly smaller but still excellent option, Sunday the 26th of July and Sunday the 2nd of August are your best bets for a more manageable, clean session. The huge swell at the end of July is a spectacle, but it’s not for the faint of heart at Avoca Point.

Rusty.

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