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Avoca Point surfForecast / NSW – Newcastle / Australia
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Avoca Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Avoca Point sea temperature is
24.7° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Friday (Mar 27) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. 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 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 7.0m 13s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 27th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Sat 28th Mar) | 20ft (6.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avoca Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the S by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 5 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 494 | 379 | 9173 | 11548 | 8672 | 5322 | 2227 | 1731 | 804 | 424 | 273 | 165 | 98 | 90 | 127 | 75 | 172 | 118 | 38 | 70 | 40 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:25PM 0.99 | 5:17AM 1.43 | 6:25PM 1.08 | 6:18AM 1.46 | 7:12PM 1.18 | 7:10AM 1.47 | 7:52PM 1.28 | 7:54AM 1.46 | 8:27PM 1.37 | 8:35AM 1.43 | 9:01PM 1.44 | 9:13AM 1.37 | 9:33PM 1.48 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:14AM 0.26 | 10:45PM 0.51 | 12:14PM 0.21 | 11:56PM 0.44 | 1:02PM 0.17 | 12:54AM 0.36 | 1:42PM 0.14 | 1:44AM 0.29 | 2:16PM 0.14 | 2:28AM 0.24 | 2:48PM 0.15 | 3:10AM 0.20 | 3:18PM 0.18 | 3:50AM 0.19 | |||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:57 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:53 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:49 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | 3 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
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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.
Avoca Point is 16 km (10 miles) from Central Coast. If you plan a holiday in Newcastle, look for hotels and other accommodation in Central Coast. Central Coast has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











