
Surf Forecasts:
10th Street (Avalon) surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SSW swell with 208 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 10th Street (Avalon) this week:
The surf forecast for 10th Street (Avalon) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 10th Street (Avalon) in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 10th Street (Avalon) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve gotta level with you – it’s a tough stretch ahead for the Avalon area. We’re looking at 16 days of forecast, but honestly, there’s no real green light in the whole run. The first sniff of anything that even resembles a wave comes in on Sunday the 6th of September, but it’s just a tease.
The overall pattern is weak, inconsistent, and plagued by onshore winds. We start Sunday afternoon with rain showers and a tiny 2ft swell from the ENE, but it’s a short 6-second period and the wind is a cross-on 9 mph, making it choppy. The combined energy is a paltry 41 (weak). Monday the 7th clears up, but the swell drops to 1ft from the E with a 10-second period. The wind is a light cross-off 6 mph, so it’s clean, but there’s just no power – 57 energy (weak). Still, if you’re desperate for a paddle, Monday morning might be the cleanest you’ll see all week.
Tuesday the 8th is even smaller, with 1ft from the ENE. The wind turns offshore from the WNW at 6 mph, so it’s glassy clean, but the energy is a measly 26 (weak). It’s a knee-high dribble. Wednesday the 9th sees a bump in wind, with a 12-16 mph SSW breeze, but the swell is a messy 2ft to 3ft with a horrible 4-second period – just wind slop with 53 energy (weak) on the afternoon.
Thursday the 10th is the only real standout. We get a 5ft swell from the SSW in the morning, with a 6-second period, and offshore WNW winds at 16 mph. The energy jumps to 188 (moderate), and it’s clean. The afternoon drops to 4ft from the S, still clean with a lighter WNW wind, and 111 energy (moderate). This is your best shot. The water temp is a toasty 78°, which is 6° warmer than normal – very unusual. 10th Street (Avalon) is a beach/jetty setup, so it’s fairly exposed but inconsistent. With that size, it’s okay for intermediates, but beginners might find 5ft a bit much. Crowds are “sometimes” a thing, so you might have some company.
After that, it’s back to the grind. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th are tiny, with 1ft to 1ft swells and low energy. The wind stays clean, but the waves are just not there. The entire second week, from the 13th to the 21st of September, is a total write-off. Swells barely reach 2ft, periods are short, and the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, making it choppy. The 17th of September afternoon goes glassy, but the swell is only 0.7ft from the ESE with a 13-second period – too long for this beach break, so it’ll just break straight. Energy is 27 (weak). The 20th of September has a 5ft swell from the SSW but with a 16 mph cross-on wind, making it a choppy mess, even with 159 energy (moderate). Not worth it.
For a break that’s inconsistent and rarely delivers, this blank run is just normal for the area. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on the windy days. Keep an eye on the forecasts, but for now, don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | ENE 7 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 4 | SW 4 | S 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 4 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
33 | 42 | 30 | 64 | 28 | 16 | 15 | 23 | 15 | 38 | 207 | 173 | 96 | 14 | 23 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 33 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:35PM1.36m | 5:20AM1.14m | 5:43PM1.40m | 6:24AM1.23m | 6:43PM1.45m | 7:19AM1.33m | 7:36PM1.49m | 8:08AM1.42m | 8:23PM1.50m | 8:54AM1.47m | 9:08PM1.47m | 9:37AM1.48m | 9:51PM1.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:30PM0.11m | 11:30AM0.12m | 00:25AM0.02m | 12:29PM0.05m | 1:16AM-0.05m | 1:24PM-0.01m | 2:04AM-0.10m | 2:16PM-0.05m | 2:49AM-0.12m | 3:06PM-0.06m | 3:32AM-0.11m | 3:52PM-0.05m | 4:12AM-0.07m | |||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 9 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | SSE 6 | NE 4 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 10 |
8 | 42 | 15 | 64 | 28 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 85 | 34 | 7 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 33 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | SE 9 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 7 | NE 4 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 |
2 | 13 | 30 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | E 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | S 5 | ESE 9 | S 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 |
2 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 23 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | W 3 | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | S 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | — | NNE 4 | — | — | NE 4 | — | — |
33 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 23 | 15 | 38 | 207 | 173 | 96 | — | 13 | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 477 | 39 | 47 | 303 | 84 | 143 | 1125 | 344 | 344 | 754 | 754 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 203 | 521 | 1117 | 3120 | 521 |
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Information about the 10th Street (Avalon) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for 10th Street (Avalon) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 10th Street (Avalon) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 10th Street (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 (10th Street (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 10th Street (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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