
Surf Forecasts:
Avoca Point surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,561 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Avoca Point in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avoca Point over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Just had a proper look at the Avoca Point forecast for the next couple of weeks, and it’s a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some solid swell windows, but you’ll need to pick your moments. The water temp is 65°F which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
We kick off this Saturday morning, the 25th of July, with a clean 6ft south swell at 11 seconds. That’s a solid, groundswell pulse with moderate energy (701) and a light WNW cross-off breeze. It’s going to be good out there, but by the afternoon the wind swings NE onshore and the swell drops, so make the most of the early session. Sunday morning the 26th is your next real chance, with a similar 6ft south swell and the same 11-second period, carrying a bit more energy (746). The wind is again a light W cross-off, keeping it clean. The weekend is looking like a win for the early birds.
A bit of a lull then hits. Monday the 27th has a glassy morning with a weaker 4ft south swell (212 energy) – it’s small but clean, worth a paddle if you’re keen. After that, Tuesday and Wednesday are a write-off. Tiny, weak swell, and on Wednesday the wind is howling offshore, but there’s barely a ripple. It’s a few days of nothing.
Then, Thursday the 30th of July, things wake up. The morning brings a solid 8ft south swell (1895 energy) with a moderate SW offshore wind. That’s a serious amount of juice, and it’s packing a 9-second period, so it’s not groundswell but it’s got punch. This one is for experienced surfers only – it’s too big for beginners. The afternoon gets a bit messy with the wind swinging cross-off and the swell on the drop, but that morning is the standout of the first week. Friday the 31st is still good, with a 5ft morning and a 7ft afternoon, but the wind is stronger, so it’s a step down in quality.
The first week of August is quiet. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd are small and ordinary. There’s a weird 21-second period on Sunday afternoon, but it’s only 1.0ft, so it’s barely a bump. The next real spike comes on Wednesday the 5th of August. The morning has a 7ft SSE swell with a long 13-second period and a gentle WSW offshore wind, giving it quality (1576 energy). The afternoon is even better: glassy conditions with a 7ft SSE swell at 12 seconds. That’s a classic setup for a point break like Avoca – the long period will make the waves stand up and wrap around, and with no wind, it’ll be glassy perfection. This is the best on offer in the entire forecast. It’s for experts given the size, but it’s a ripper.
Thursday the 6th is still fun but a bit messier, and Friday the 7th has a clean 4ft morning but it’s smaller. The final standout is Sunday the 9th of August. The morning brings a 8ft SSE swell at 11 seconds with a light WNW cross-off breeze, another solid, clean session (1262 energy). That’s a great way to round out the run. The 8th of August is too big (10ft) and the wind is poor, so steer clear.
Overall, the best calls are the morning of the 30th of July for the big, clean swell, and the glassy afternoon of the 5th of August for the long-period groundswell. Don’t sleep on the 9th of August either.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
688 | 361 | 423 | 743 | 551 | 300 | 199 | 154 | 87 | 40 | 24 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 842 | 1062 | 803 | 847 | 402 | 691 | 290 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:26PM1.39m | 6:09AM0.92m | 6:11PM1.44m | 6:54AM0.96m | 6:53PM1.50m | 7:34AM1.01m | 7:32PM1.55m | 8:11AM1.05m | 8:08PM1.58m | 8:47AM1.10m | 8:43PM1.58m | 9:23AM1.14m | 9:18PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:34AM0.49m | 00:26AM0.37m | 11:27AM0.47m | 1:07AM0.31m | 12:15PM0.43m | 1:45AM0.25m | 12:58PM0.39m | 2:20AM0.20m | 1:38PM0.36m | 2:53AM0.16m | 2:17PM0.34m | 3:25AM0.14m | 2:56PM0.34m | 3:56AM0.13m | |||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
688 | 361 | 423 | 743 | 551 | 300 | 199 | 154 | 87 | 40 | 24 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 516 | 828 | 614 | 661 | 402 | 528 | 290 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | SE 14 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 13 | S 16 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 |
7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | SE 17 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 13 | — | E 13 | E 13 | — |
6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | W 3 | SSW 6 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | WSW 3 | S 9 | — |
— | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 26 | 842 | 1062 | 803 | 847 | 1 | 691 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 97 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 109 | 243 | 136 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 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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