
Surf Forecasts:
10th Street (Avalon) surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, SSW swell with 166 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 10th Street (Avalon) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me be straight with you. The outlook for the next 16 days at 10th Street (Avalon) is, well, pretty bleak for paddle surfing. There are no standout days here, so I’m going to walk you through what little is on offer.
To start, keep in mind that 10th Street is a beach and jetty setup that’s inconsistent at the best of times. Right now, we’re looking at a long stretch of very small, weak swell with almost no quality.
The first session worth mentioning is Monday morning, September 7th. We’ve got a tiny 1 ft easterly swell, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is only 67 (weak). The wind is light and cross-offshore from the NNE at 3 mph, so it’s clean and glassy. The water temp is 78°F with a huge anomaly of 6°F – that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year. This is the cleanest it will be, but it’s tiny and the spot is inconsistent. Surfable, but very ordinary.
After that, things go downhill fast. From Tuesday, September 8th through to Saturday, September 19th, there is a solid 11-day stretch where all the surf is rated poor. The swell stays tiny, often 1 ft to 1 ft, with short periods and weak energy. Winds are mostly cross or onshore, creating bumpy, choppy conditions. Not worth paddling out.
There is a slight shift on Saturday, September 19th, with the swell bumping up to 4 ft-4 ft from the SSE to S, but the period is short (5-6 seconds) and the wind is a moderate cross-shore breeze at 16 mph. The combined energy hits 113 (moderate). Still, it’s lumpy and poor quality. For a beach break like this, that setup actually looks more interesting for a kite surfer than for a paddle surfer.
The last few days (Sunday, September 20th through Tuesday, September 22nd) are a mix of very small swell and onshore winds, continuing the poor conditions. The only clean windows are the offshore winds on Wednesday, September 16th, but with the swell at just 1 ft and weak energy, you’ll be floating more than surfing.
In summary, there are zero true standouts in this 16-day window. 10th Street (Avalon) is not breaking consistently and when it does, it’s too small and poorly shaped. For this area, a blank run like this is normal. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 |
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30 | 64 | 43 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 54 | 148 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 19 | 21 | 49 | 25 | 34 | 45 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 10:20AM1.46m | 10:34PM1.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:36PM-0.01m | 4:49AM-0.01m | |||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | ENE 4 | — | E 8 | SE 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 |
25 | 64 | 43 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 78 | 31 | 26 | 16 | 3 | — | 1 | 25 | 25 | 13 | 41 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | ESE 5 | SE 10 | S 5 |
30 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 45 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 9 | SE 11 | — | — | — | SE 10 | SE 5 | SE 5 |
12 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 5 | — | — | — | 34 | 5 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 3 | W 3 | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | WNW 2 | NNE 3 | ENE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SSW 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | 3 | 2 | — | 13 | 14 | 54 | 148 | 159 | 129 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 21 | 49 | 5 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 39 | 84 | 143 | 754 | 344 | 272 | 754 | 754 | 11 | 11 | 62 | 12 | 11 | 303 | 966 | 992 | 43 | 27 | 3096 | 83 |
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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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