Surf Forecasts:
Little Avalon surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, SE swell with 134 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with SE 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period. 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 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 30th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Avalon over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here.
Honestly, it’s a quiet stretch ahead at Little Avalon. The first week or so is pretty flat—tiny, weak surf and not much to get excited about. The swell direction is mostly ENE or NE, which isn’t ideal for this spot. It’s an advanced, very consistent reef break, but the energy just isn’t there. We’re looking at combined swell energy hanging around 29 to 65 (weak), so not enough grunt to draw you out.
Sunday 31 August morning looks glassy with a tiny 1ft ENE swell at 9 seconds, but it’s barely a ripple. That’s about it for the first few days—nothing really rideable.
We do see a bit of a pulse around Sunday 6 September, with a 4ft NE swell on the Sunday morning, period of 7 seconds (short period, so not much shape), and cross-off wind from the WNW. Combined energy bumps up to 115 (moderate), but the surf quality is still poor. Monday morning 7 September offers a 4ft NE swell with 8 seconds, offshore wind from the SSW, and energy at 153 (moderate). It’s surfable but very ordinary—clean waves but not great.
Honestly, the best of what’s on offer looks like Tuesday morning 8 September. Glassy conditions with a 2ft NE swell at 9 seconds. Combined energy is 83 (weak), but it’s clean and glassy. It’s tiny, but if you’re keen for a paddle, that’s the pick. Still, don’t expect much.
After that, it fades right out again. From the 9th to the 13th, it’s mostly below 1ft or even flat. This is normal for the area—a long stretch of small, poor surf. Not much to do but wait for the next change.
Stay patient. Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
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 kJ | 25 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 41 | 24 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 23 | 37 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 18 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:49AM1.30m | 8:51PM1.52m | 9:24AM1.36m | 9:28PM1.45m | 10:01AM1.41m | 10:08PM1.36m | 10:41AM1.43m | 10:53PM1.25m | 11:27AM1.44m | 11:46PM1.13m | 12:21PM1.42m | 00:52AM1.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:44AM0.10m | 2:39PM0.25m | 3:15AM0.10m | 3:21PM0.25m | 3:46AM0.12m | 4:06PM0.26m | 4:20AM0.17m | 4:56PM0.28m | 4:58AM0.24m | 5:53PM0.32m | 5:43AM0.32m | 7:02PM0.36m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 20 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 22 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 8 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 11 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 287 | 269 | 204 | 151 | 130 | 152 | 235 | 129 | 242 | 170 | 229 | 233 | 141 | 96 | 68 | 50 | 48 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | S 9 | SSE 10 | S 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 18 | S 15 | S 15 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NNE 4 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 25 | 103 | 251 | 105 | 88 | 41 | 150 | 163 | 72 | 15 | 23 | 37 | 28 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 8 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 12 | ENE 8 | N 12 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | N 12 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 37 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 17 | 16 | 3 | 14 | 3 | 34 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | NE 3 | NE 4 | — | NW 3 | NE 5 | NW 2 | NNW 3 | WNW 3 | SW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 25 | — | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 33 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 0 |
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