Avoca Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for us.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but once it gets going, Avoca Point is looking at a solid run of swell. The water’s sitting at 65°F which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, nothing weird going on there.

First up, Thursday the 30th of July, we kick things off with a clean morning. Swell is a tidy 6ft from the south with a 9-second period, and a light offshore wind from the southwest. Wave energy is moderate (567) and the conditions are looking very good. This is where you want to be – a proper morning session.

Friday the 31st is another cracker for the early birds. Similar setup: 6ft south swell, 10-second period, light offshore wind. The energy is still moderate (557) and it’ll be clean. That morning window is your best bet. The afternoon gets a bit lumpier with a cross-off shore breeze and a bigger 7ft swell, but the wind angle is off enough to keep things rideable.

Saturday the 1st of August is a bit of a mixed bag. Morning has some clouds and a light offshore, with a 5ft swell from the south-southeast. It’s clean and good, but the afternoon turns onshore, so get in early.

Sunday the 2nd is tricky. Morning has a 6ft south-southeast swell with a long 12-second period. That long period means the waves will have plenty of power, but at a beach-and-point setup, it might section off a bit. The wind is cross-on, so it’s not gonna be perfect. The afternoon is a write-off with strong onshore wind.

Monday the 3rd and Tuesday the 4th see a drop in size and energy. Swell drops to 3ft and then 2ft, energy levels are low (271 and 45). Not worth paddling out for unless you’re desperate for a float.

Wednesday the 5th of August shows some life again. Morning sees a 4ft south swell with a light offshore wind. Clean and good. The afternoon turns onshore again though.

Thursday the 6th is similar – a 4ft south swell in the morning with a light offshore. Pleasant but not epic.

The next few days from Friday the 7th through to Saturday the 9th are pretty poor. Lots of onshore or cross-off winds, small swell, and low energy. There’s a little pulse on Sunday the 9th morning with a 5ft southeast swell and a light cross-off breeze, worth a look but nothing special.

Now, the standout window. From Monday the 10th of August through to Wednesday the 12th, things get real interesting. On Tuesday the 11th afternoon, you’ve got a 6ft southeast swell with a short 7-second period, but the wind is light and cross-off. Wave energy is moderate to strong (764). Wednesday the 12th is the absolute peak: morning sees a 7ft south-southeast swell with an 8-second period and light cross-off wind. The afternoon is even better – a 7ft south-southeast swell with a gentle offshore from the west-southwest. It’s going to be clean, powerful, and punchy. This is expert territory at that size, but if you’ve got the skills, it’s the best wave of the whole run.

Thursday the 13th afternoon is also a little gem – glassy conditions with a 5ft south-southeast swell. Smooth as silk.

Friday the 14th has a 7ft south-southeast swell in the morning but with a moderate cross-off wind, so it’ll be a bit bumpy but still big. Afternoon drops off a touch.

Overall, the best on offer is Wednesday the 12th of August. If you can only pick one session, make it that afternoon. Tuesday the 11th afternoon is a close second. Don’t sleep on Thursday the 13th afternoon either – glassy and clean.

Rusty.

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