
Surf Forecasts:
Little Avalon surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with 284 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Little Avalon this week:
The surf forecast for Little Avalon over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Little Avalon in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Avalon over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin' for Little Avalon over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the next ten days or so are a proper struggle. We’re looking at a long, dry spell of tiny, weak surf. From Tuesday, the 4th of August right through to Saturday, the 15th, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The waves are mostly under 2ft, with periods all over the shop but the energy is pathetic – mostly single-digit values, barely a whisper. The wind is all over the place too, sometimes glassy but with no swell to work with, it’s a total write-off. You’d be better off cleaning the wax off your board. The water temp is sittin' around 64°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no excuses there.
Now, hold onto your leggies, because things finally start to look interesting towards the end of the run. The standout window is Sunday, the 16th of August, through to Tuesday, the 18th. It’s still a good week and a half away so don’t book the day off work just yet, but the models are starting to show some serious promise.
The real gem is the morning of Tuesday, the 18th of August. The swell is gonna be a solid 5ft from the SE, with a period of 10 seconds. That’s a moderate energy groundswell (combined energy of 509), and the wind is set to be light offshore from the SW, which will groom the faces perfectly. This is the pick of the forecast – clean, strong, and punchy. It’s a bit of a step up in size, so it’s probably not for the groms or beginners. For the experienced crew, that’s a morning to circle on the calendar.
Before that, Sunday the 16th also has some juice. The morning shows a 6ft swell from the SE with a period of 9 seconds, and a combined energy of 493. The wind is cross-off, which is still workable and will keep the surface clean. That’s a solid day of surf, but the Tuesday morning just edges it out with the offshore wind and slightly better quality.
The rest of the second week, like Monday the 17th and Wednesday the 19th, has some decent size but the wind gets messy, or the quality drops off. Monday the 17th is a bit of a mess with windy conditions and rain, and the afternoon of Tuesday the 18th turns to junk with a cross-onshore breeze. Stick to those morning windows for the best.
Overall, it’s a long wait for a short burst of quality, but that Tuesday morning session on the 18th has the potential to be a ripper.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 12 | N 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 25 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 79 | 146 | 275 | 179 | 139 | 106 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:02PM1.31m | 11:58PM1.22m | 12:53PM1.34m | 00:57AM1.10m | 1:52PM1.38m | 2:12AM1.01m | 2:58PM1.43m | 3:37AM0.97m | 4:06PM1.51m | 4:57AM0.99m | 5:10PM1.60m | 6:04AM1.05m | 6:09PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:05PM0.42m | 6:17AM0.25m | 7:11PM0.44m | 7:06AM0.31m | 8:29PM0.42m | 8:06AM0.36m | 9:51PM0.36m | 9:15AM0.39m | 11:05PM0.26m | 10:25AM0.37m | 00:08AM0.15m | 11:30AM0.33m | 1:02AM0.06m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | E 6 | E 10 | SSW 4 | S 12 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | SSE 10 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | SSE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | S 9 |
16 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 4 | 24 | 68 | 94 | 37 | 56 | 54 | 49 | 58 | 39 | 24 | 79 | 146 | 275 | 179 | 139 | 146 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ESE 7 | E 11 | E 13 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 12 | S 9 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 7 | SSE 8 | NE 5 | S 7 | S 13 | SSW 7 | ENE 9 |
25 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 25 | 26 | 37 | 38 | 50 | 45 | 30 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 106 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | S 10 | S 11 | E 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | NNE 3 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | E 14 | SSE 7 | NE 10 | — | S 13 | E 13 |
10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 16 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 20 | 18 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 5 | SW 4 | W 3 | SW 4 | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 5 | NW 4 | W 4 | SW 6 | — | SSW 8 |
— | — | 25 | 16 | 1 | 16 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 14 | 6 | 26 | 60 | — | 246 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 571 | 128 | 5 | 87 | 5 | 2 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 131 | 2 | 2 | 45 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 49 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Little Avalon Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Little Avalon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Little Avalon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Little Avalon 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 (Little Avalon) 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 Little Avalon 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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