
Surf Forecasts:
10th Street (Avalon) surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, ENE swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. 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 Monday (Sep 21) 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 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Mon 21st Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 10th Street (Avalon) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the lineup ahead.
We’re looking at 10th Street (Avalon) and it’s pretty bleak for the near future. This is one of those quiet spells where you might as well tune the car stereo instead of waxing up. For the first week there is a serious lack of surf—the wave heights barely reach a couple feet and the wind is working against us. There’s a real long dry stretch until something worth paddling out for shows up.
On the 30th of September we finally see a pulse: a 6 ft swell out of the ENE. The water energy starts roaring (486), and we’re looking at cleaner lines thanks to a cross-off breeze from the north at 12 mph. The water early on was reading 76°F, which is 6°F warmer than normal, so think a warm, steamy bath. The break is inconsistent by nature, meaning these moments are rare, and crowds are only sometimes a problem. Given the swell direction (ENE) is a perfect match to the optimum direction for this spot, and a clean wind, that Wednesday morning window could be a real surprise, even if it is borderline for beginners at that size. In the afternoon it goes cross-shore, so the cleanest window is morning.
The rest of the 16-day run is basically a bust. You’ll find poor surf conditions, chop, and onshore wind throughout most of it. There is a brief nod to a "surfable but very ordinary" Sunday afternoon on the 20th with a 3 ft swell out of the ESE, but the energy is low (69) and the wave period is short, so it’s more of a shore-paddle than a proper session. The second half of September sees the swell tank completely, with combined energy readings dropping into the teens. That’s barely enough to tickle your fins.
For new surfers: when that 6ft pulse hits on the 30th, it’s a solid step up in power, so you’ll want to be comfortable in overhead conditions.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | SSW 4 | E 7 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
33 | 49 | 20 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 35 | 81 | 86 | 77 | 51 | 50 | 184 | 182 | 146 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:48AM1.35m | 00:07AM1.13m | 12:34PM1.29m | 00:56AM1.05m | 1:22PM1.23m | 1:48AM0.99m | 2:12PM1.18m | 2:42AM0.96m | 3:05PM1.16m | 3:38AM0.95m | 4:02PM1.16m | 4:38AM0.98m | 4:59PM1.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:01PM0.14m | 6:02AM0.17m | 6:46PM0.22m | 6:41AM0.27m | 7:38PM0.30m | 7:29AM0.34m | 8:43PM0.34m | 8:37AM0.38m | 9:49PM0.34m | 9:49AM0.38m | 10:46PM0.30m | 10:49AM0.34m | 11:35PM0.23m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 17 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 4 | S 4 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 10 | ESE 10 |
21 | 49 | 20 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 27 | 26 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 35 | 13 | 86 | 77 | 51 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | E 15 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | E 7 | ESE 12 | E 7 | SE 9 | — | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | S 5 | SE 8 | SE 9 | S 5 | SSE 8 |
1 | 4 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 3 | — | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 2 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | E 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 11 | — | — |
8 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 18 | 11 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | SW 3 | S 3 | SSW 4 | WNW 3 | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | S 4 | SSW 5 | — | E 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | E 6 |
33 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 28 | 81 | 33 | 42 | — | 50 | 184 | 182 | 146 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1123 | 1118 | 655 | 532 | 1166 | 521 | 105 | 1166 | 140 | 303 | 303 | 344 | 1173 | 1173 | 267 | 13 | 0 | 83 | 394 | 477 | 318 |
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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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