
Surf Forecasts:
Little Avalon surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SE swell with 956 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s 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 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 9s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Little Avalon over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, folks. Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Little Avalon. Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – this is a tough run. We’re looking at a 16-day window here, and it’s pretty barren. There’s a long stretch of flatness and poor conditions right from the start, so don’t bother waxing up your board just yet.
The water temp is sitting around 65°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing unusual there.
We’ve got a solid gap of no real surf to speak of. From Saturday the 1st, right through to the start of the second week, it’s just poor surf conditions day after day. The swell is tiny, often under 2 ft, and the wind is all over the place. There’s a glimmer of something on Sunday the 2nd, with a 2 ft swell from the SE, but the period is a whopping 15 seconds, which is a very long period groundswell. That kind of energy is better suited for a point or reef, but it’s coming straight onshore with a 12 mph wind, so it’s a mess. The combined wave energy is moderate at 177, but it’s not worth your time.
The only real activity we see is on the 11th of August. Tuesday morning, we get a 3 ft swell from the NE, with a 9-second period and a clean, offshore wind from the SW at 16 mph. This is a reef break, and that offshore wind is a major positive. The combined energy hits 167, which is moderate. But the wave comment is still "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions," and the score is low. It’s not a standout, not by a long shot.
For a proper standout, you’d want a bigger swell, clean wind, and a decent period. That’s not happening here. The biggest swell we see is 6 ft on the afternoon of the 2nd, but it’s onshore, messy, and that’s expert-level size with poor quality. No good.
Honestly, for the whole 16 days, there’s nothing I’d paddle out for. The only time you might get a wave is on the 11th, but even then, it’s ordinary. If you’re desperate for a paddle, that’s your window. But for a decent surf? Don’t hold your breath. The forecast can always change, but right now, it’s a flat spell. If the wind is howling and the swell is up, this beach-and-reef setup might look more interesting for the kite surfers than us paddle guys.
Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 9 | SE 15 | SE 12 | NNE 5 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 14 | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 12 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | 2 | 0 | 174 | 956 | 61 | 229 | 137 | 12 | 9 | 16 | 9 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:52PM1.51m | 10:37AM1.23m | 10:29PM1.43m | 11:17AM1.27m | 11:10PM1.33m | 12:02PM1.31m | 11:58PM1.22m | 12:53PM1.34m | 00:57AM1.10m | 1:52PM1.38m | 2:12AM1.01m | 2:58PM1.43m | 3:37AM0.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:37PM0.35m | 4:27AM0.13m | 4:20PM0.37m | 5:00AM0.15m | 5:09PM0.40m | 5:36AM0.19m | 6:05PM0.42m | 6:17AM0.25m | 7:11PM0.44m | 7:06AM0.31m | 8:29PM0.42m | 8:06AM0.36m | 9:51PM0.36m | ||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSW 5 | ESE 7 | E 11 | SSW 5 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
442 | 343 | 238 | 835 | 956 | 449 | 229 | 137 | 43 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 26 | 268 | 247 | 212 | 279 | 614 | 588 | 453 | 280 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 15 | S 21 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 4 | ESE 8 | E 7 | SSE 10 | E 7 | S 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
5 | 68 | 153 | 174 | 35 | 33 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | NE 7 | SE 14 | NE 9 | E 17 | S 21 | S 21 | NE 7 | N 4 | SSE 10 | E 14 | SE 13 | E 10 | NE 13 | ENE 12 | NE 8 | E 9 | E 12 | NE 12 | NE 12 | SSE 11 |
3 | 2 | 203 | 3 | 6 | 36 | 34 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NNE 5 | NNW 2 | NNE 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | SW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 61 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 40 | 4 | 404 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 186 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 67 | 330 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 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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