
Surf Forecasts:
Avoca Point surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, S swell with 970 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 0.7m and 11s period. 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avoca Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let's break it down in feet and knots for you.
Water temp is a pleasant 65°, just a touch above the norm for this time of year.
We're starting off flat, a few days with nothin' to speak of. Then on Thursday, July 30th, the morning shows a 6ft S swell, 9-second period, with a clean offshore breeze from the WSW. The ocean's got some energy in it, and it'll be a fun one to get wet.
The real standout, the one you don't want to miss, is Friday, July 31st. The morning session is firing. You've got a clean 7ft S swell, 10-second period, and the wind is blowin' offshore from the SW. The ocean is pumping with energy, and the conditions are set for excellent surf. That's the session for the week, but remember, anything over 5ft can be a handful for the less experienced.
Saturday, August 1st, is still alright in the morning with a 5ft SSE swell and clean conditions, but the wind fouls up in the afternoon.
The next week has a few more pulses, but nothin' really gets the heart goin' until Tuesday, August 11th. The morning brings back a 6ft S swell, 9-second period, with a clean offshore breeze from the W. It's lookin' very good.
But the long-range gem, the one you gotta keep an eye on, is Wednesday, August 12th. The morning forecast is a dream: an 8ft S groundswell, with a long 11-second period, and the wind is dead calm from the NNW. The ocean is loaded with energy. This is a big one, over 8ft, so it's strictly for the experienced crew. That long period will make the waves a bit square at the beach, but Avoca Point is a point break, so it should handle it real nicely. This is a proper, serious session.
There's a huge spike on the 13th with a 10ft swell, but the forecast says it's just too big for this spot.
Your best calls are Friday morning, July 31st, for some solid, clean waves, and the glassy morning of Wednesday, August 12th, for the big-dog session.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 16 | S 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 7 | 7 | 551 | 359 | 866 | 953 | 932 | 561 | 445 | 428 | 475 | 530 | 334 | 178 | 148 | 100 | 44 | 30 | 29 | 267 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 12:02PM1.31m | 11:59PM1.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:36AM0.20m | 6:05PM0.42m | ||||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SE 6 | ENE 6 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SSW 5 | S 11 |
5 | 2 | 4 | 551 | 359 | 866 | 682 | 697 | 561 | 445 | 428 | 475 | 530 | 334 | 178 | 148 | 100 | 44 | 30 | 9 | 267 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | S 16 | S 13 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | SE 15 | E 17 | SE 13 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | SE 15 | NE 4 | ESE 7 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 106 | 6 | 84 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 29 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 6 | E 17 | NE 8 | SE 12 | S 21 | NE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 5 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
6 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 73 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | NNE 4 | — | NE 5 | W 2 | WSW 3 | SSW 5 | — |
5 | 5 | 41 | — | — | — | 953 | 932 | — | — | — | 16 | 4 | — | 26 | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 22 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 551 | 233 | 14 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 201 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 34 | 26 | 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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