
Surf Forecasts:
10th Street (Avalon) surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, E swell with 163 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with E 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. 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 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 10th Street (Avalon) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s happening at 10th Street (Avalon).
Honestly, mate, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a write-off for any decent waves at this spot. We’ve got a long, dry stretch ahead. For the first ten days or so, from Saturday the 12th right through to early on Tuesday the 22nd, it’s pretty much all poor surf conditions. You’re looking at tiny, short-period slop that’s mostly cross-shore or onshore. Not worth paddling out for.
The water temperature is sitting at 77°F, which is about 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s very unusual for the area. You’ll be sweating in your wetsuit, if you even wear one.
That long gap finally breaks on Wednesday the 23rd of September. That morning is the one stand-out in the whole 16-day window. We’ve got a clean 6ft swell rolling in from the SE with a period of 7 seconds. The combined swell energy hits 371 – that’s a moderate pulse of energy. The wind is just a slight air from the north, keeping it cross-offshore and clean. This is a beach/jetty setup that’s fairly exposed, so it'll likely offer some fun, punchy lefts and rights if the tide lines up. It’s got enough size to be interesting, but still manageable for most. Expect some crowds here because it can get busy at 10th Street.
The afternoon that same day drops off with a marginal 6ft and a sloppy onshore wind, so get your session in early.
After that, we get a few more cleaner days heading into the Saturday the 26th of September morning and afternoon. That Saturday morning brings another 6ft swell from the ENE with 7 seconds and a light offshore wind from the NW by the afternoon – clean and glassy. Energy is strong at 355. That afternoon could be the other real highlight.
Overall, the 23rd morning and the 26th afternoon are your best bets. Don't bother with anything else.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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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) | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 4 |
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21 | 56 | 33 | 45 | 41 | 40 | 32 | 66 | 60 | 111 | 163 | 113 | 99 | 70 | 64 | 47 | 31 | 20 | 29 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:51PM1.41m | 10:20AM1.46m | 10:34PM1.32m | 11:04AM1.42m | 11:19PM1.23m | 11:48AM1.35m | 00:07AM1.13m | 12:34PM1.29m | 00:56AM1.05m | 1:22PM1.23m | 1:48AM0.99m | 2:12PM1.18m | 2:42AM0.96m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:52PM-0.05m | 4:12AM-0.07m | 4:36PM-0.01m | 4:49AM-0.01m | 5:18PM0.06m | 5:26AM0.08m | 6:01PM0.14m | 6:02AM0.17m | 6:46PM0.22m | 6:41AM0.27m | 7:38PM0.30m | 7:29AM0.34m | 8:43PM0.34m | |||||||
— | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | |
mm | — | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 20 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | NE 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 |
— | — | 23 | 17 | 41 | 40 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 1 | 163 | 113 | 99 | 70 | 64 | 47 | 31 | 20 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 5 | S 5 | ESE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | E 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
1 | — | 33 | 45 | 2 | 5 | 32 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 5 | ESE 5 | S 6 | E 15 | SE 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 5 |
— | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 5 | W 3 | S 5 | S 5 | N 3 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 3 | — | E 6 | ENE 4 |
21 | 56 | 1 | 20 | 11 | 8 | 35 | 66 | 60 | 111 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 29 | 23 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1173 | 94 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 190 | 186 | 577 | 190 | 754 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 509 | 62 | 1042 | 39 | 577 | 203 | 63 |
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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).
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