Surf Forecasts:
Avoca Point surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, S swell with 747 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Avoca Point in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avoca Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here again. Let's break down Avoca Point in feet and miles per hour for you.
The water's sitting at about 64°F, which is pretty standard for this time of year, so don't stress about the temp.
The first few days are a bit of a bust. From Sunday afternoon right through to Friday morning, it's mostly flat or junk. The energy is weak, and the wind is messy. There's a tiny window Wednesday afternoon with glassy conditions, but only 2ft of weak, short-period swell – good for a float, not a surf.
Now, the big one. Friday the 11th of September is the real deal. That morning, Avoca Point is expecting a solid 8ft of south swell, with a combined energy of 1398 – that's a proper pulse. It's a short 10-second period, so it'll be punchy and steep. The wind is glassy, offshore. This is expert-only territory; 8ft is no joke. If you're good, you'll be grinning.
Before that, Friday the 4th of September offers a clean morning with 3ft of south swell and glassy conditions. Energy is moderate at 233. It's not huge, but it'll be clean and fun for the intermediate crowd. The break is a beach and point setup, exposed to the south. Crowds are "sometimes" an issue, so a Friday morning glass-off could be a winner.
Sunday the 6th of September morning brings a 6ft south swell (637 energy) with clean cross-offshore winds from the south. It's a proper groundswell, a bit big for beginners but a solid, clean option.
After that big Friday, it drops off. The morning of Sunday the 13th of September has another glassy session with 3ft of south swell and an 11-second period – a nice, clean session.
So, the first week is mostly a dud. The clear winner is Friday 11th September morning for the experts. Friday 4th September morning and Sunday 6th September morning are your best bets for cleaner, smaller waves.
Keep your eyes peeled and your wax warm. Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 171 | 124 | 99 | 106 | 151 | 146 | 102 | 75 | 78 | 50 | 32 | 53 | 33 | 106 | 39 | 19 | 72 | 43 | 29 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross | cross-off | on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:01AM1.40m | 10:09PM1.36m | 10:42AM1.43m | 10:54PM1.25m | 11:27AM1.43m | 11:47PM1.13m | 12:21PM1.42m | 00:53AM1.02m | 1:26PM1.41m | 2:16AM0.95m | 2:40PM1.43m | 3:45AM0.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:47AM0.13m | 4:07PM0.26m | 4:21AM0.17m | 4:56PM0.28m | 4:59AM0.24m | 5:54PM0.32m | 5:43AM0.32m | 7:03PM0.35m | 6:38AM0.40m | 8:24PM0.36m | 7:48AM0.46m | 9:47PM0.31m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 29 | 27 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 23 | 21 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSW 5 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 5 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 |
| kJ | 171 | 119 | 99 | 106 | 151 | 146 | 102 | 75 | 78 | 50 | 32 | 53 | 22 | 106 | 37 | 11 | 72 | 43 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | S 16 | SSE 16 | NE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | S 6 | S 11 | S 8 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 102 | 124 | 83 | 4 | 14 | 37 | 21 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 18 | 37 | 33 | 6 | 39 | 19 | 9 | 3 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 15 | NE 4 | NE 12 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 13 | NE 6 | S 19 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | S 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 |
| kJ | 14 | 17 | 16 | 76 | 2 | 6 | 33 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 3 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NW 2 | NW 3 | NNE 6 | — | WNW 3 | — | SSW 6 | — | ENE 3 | — | NW 3 | W 4 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 29 | — | 1 | — | 55 | — | 7 | — | 2 | 19 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 142 | 16 | 14 | 142 | 6 |
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