
Surf Forecasts:
10th Street (Avalon) surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 5s period, SSW swell with 109 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 16 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 5s period with SSW 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 (Jul 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s 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 1.4m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 16th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 10th Street (Avalon) over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same stretch for the 10th Street (Avalon) spot, but in feet and miles per hour.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this outlook is a tough one. The whole 16-day window is a real mixed bag of tiny waves and iffy wind, and the truth is, there’s not a single standout session that’s got me packing my bag in a hurry. The water temperature is much warmer than normal for this time of year at 76°, but that’s really the only highlight.
We start off with a few days of pretty much nothing to get excited about. From Thursday the 9th through to the end of the week, we’re looking at waves under 2 ft. The swell energy is real weak, barely scratching 55 (combined energy) on Thursday afternoon, and it only gets smaller. The wind is a mess of cross-on and cross-off, but the swell is so small it doesn’t really matter – it’s not surfable.
Through the weekend and into the start of the next week, 10th to 14th July, it’s the same story. Monday the 13th sees a tiny bump to 3 ft but with a short period of 5-7 seconds and a cross-onshore wind that makes it choppy. The combined energy climbs to 100, but that’s still weak, and the conditions are poor. Tuesday morning the 14th has a clean window with a light cross-off wind and 3 ft, but the swell is just too small and weak. It’s a skunk.
Then we hit a real quiet spell from the 15th through the 17th. Swell drops back to 1 ft or less, with energy levels bottoming out at 6 or 11. It’s clean, but you’d be paddling for nothing.
Now, on Saturday the 18th, something finally shows up. The morning brings a 6 ft swell from the SSW with a short period of 6 seconds and a clean cross-off wind. The combined energy jumps to 215 (moderate). That’s the biggest wave we see, but it’s short-period and a beach/jetty setup, so it’s likely to be a bit walled up and messy. And it’s still rated poor. For experienced surfers, it might be worth a look, but it’s not a day for beginners.
After that, the swell collapses again. From the 19th to the 21st, we’re back to tiny 0.3 ft to 2 ft, with periods getting long at 12-13 seconds but no power to back it up. The wind is clean at times, but the waves are gone.
The last shot comes on the 22nd and 23rd of July. Wednesday the 22nd has 4 ft from the ENE with a 6-second period, and combined energy hits 125 to 142 (moderate). The wind is cross-shore and lumpy, though. Then Thursday the 23rd sees 5 ft from the NE, but it’s onshore and rainy, with 19 mph winds. That’s over 5 ft, so it’s too big for beginners, and with that onshore wind, it’s only for the hardy.
Honestly, the only semi-decent shot is the morning of Saturday the 18th. It’s the biggest wave of the window, but it’s not clean, and the spot is inconsistent. For a spot that’s already a bit of a gamble, this is a long stretch of poor surf. The combined energy never cracks the strong range, and the wind is rarely your friend. If you’re desperate, maybe that Saturday morning, but don’t get your hopes up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | NE 4 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 5 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | SE 9 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SSW 4 | SE 9 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 |
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17 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 25 | 36 | 32 | 28 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 38 | 26 | 54 | 85 | 36 | 60 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:31AM1.09m | 5:02PM1.43m | 5:41AM1.12m | 6:07PM1.49m | 6:47AM1.17m | 7:08PM1.56m | 7:47AM1.23m | 8:04PM1.60m | 8:42AM1.30m | 8:57PM1.62m | 9:36AM1.34m | 9:50PM1.59m | 10:29AM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:55PM0.16m | 10:46AM0.08m | 11:57PM0.08m | 11:48AM0.04m | 00:56AM-0.00m | 12:48PM-0.00m | 1:52AM-0.08m | 1:47PM-0.04m | 2:47AM-0.14m | 2:45PM-0.07m | 3:39AM-0.18m | 3:41PM-0.08m | 4:28AM-0.19m | 4:33PM-0.06m | |||||||
— | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
8:25 | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | |
mm | 7 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 32 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 6 | ENE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
13 | 18 | 13 | 29 | 20 | 21 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 36 | 32 | 28 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | E 8 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 16 | E 15 |
17 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | — | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 17 | E 16 | E 7 | E 8 |
15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | S 7 | — | — | NE 4 | ENE 5 | ENE 4 | E 5 | — | — | — | SSW 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | S 5 |
2 | 3 | 55 | — | — | 19 | 17 | 13 | 25 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 38 | 26 | 54 | 85 | 36 | 60 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 280 | 10 | 62 | 71 | 78 | 143 | 1115 | 539 | 521 | 1115 | 521 | 27 | 2621 | 62 | 48 | 139 | 70 | 140 | 48 | 203 | 573 |
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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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