Little Avalon Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break it down. The first few days are a bit of a mixed bag, but we’ve got some proper swells lining up, especially for the more experienced crew. Let’s run through it.

Overall, the pattern starts with a solid pulse of SE swell, then it drops away to almost nothing for a solid week, before a dramatic, powerful swell arrives later on. The middle of the month is a write-off for any decent surf.

Thursday 9th July: Little Avalon, a reef break, kicks things off with a solid 6 ft SE swell, period of 10 seconds. The wind is cross-off from the SSE at 9 mph, keeping things clean. The water temp is 66°, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy is moderate (685). This is a solid, surfable wave, but it’s an advanced spot, so it’s not for the faint-hearted.

Friday 10th July: Morning looks even better. The swell drops slightly to 6 ft, but the wind switches to a light offshore from the WSW at 3 mph, making for some truly clean, lined-up waves. The energy is still moderate (566). Then in the afternoon, it goes glassy with a light southerly breeze, and the swell is still a fun 5 ft. This is a standout morning and afternoon for the advanced crew.

Saturday 11th July: The swell drops off to 3 ft, and the wind goes onshore for the afternoon. The morning is a bit messy with a cross-shore breeze. Not worth the paddle.

From Sunday 12th July through to Friday 17th July, it’s a long, flat spell. The swell drops to 2 ft and then to nothing. There’s a 6-day gap with no worthwhile surf. The wind is all over the place, but there’s simply no energy in the water. A complete blank run.

Saturday 18th July: Now this is a proper change. A massive long-period SE groundswell arrives, pushing 15 ft at 12 seconds. The combined energy is a whopping 6155, which is very strong. The wind is glassy, coming from the NE at 3 mph. This is exceptional surf, but it’s only for expert surfers. This is way too big for anyone without serious experience. It’s a true standout, but it’s a beast.

Sunday 19th July: The swell drops back to 3 ft, and the wind is onshore in the afternoon. Back to flat.

Monday 20th July: Another strong pulse of SE swell, 10 ft in the morning, dropping to 8 ft by the afternoon. The period is 11 seconds, and the wind in the afternoon goes glassy. The energy is very strong (2363 in the morning, 1700 in the afternoon). This is a solid day for experienced surfers, with clean, powerful waves.

The rest of the week from Tuesday 21st to Friday 24th July sees a slow decline in swell, with the wind mostly offshore or cross-off. The last day, Friday 24th July, has a 6 ft ESE swell with a gentle offshore, a decent finish to the run.

So, the real standout is the Saturday 18th July – that massive, glassy, 15 ft SE swell at Little Avalon. It’s a monster, but it’s a world-class day for the experts. The secondary standout is the Friday 10th July with the clean, offshore swell.

Rusty.

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