
Surf Forecasts:
10th Street (Avalon) surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, SSE swell with 87 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with SE 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 (Jul 26) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 8PM. 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 10th Street (Avalon) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be real about what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the outlook for 10th Street (Avalon) is a tough one. For the entire 16-day run, it’s all tagged as "poor surf conditions." From Saturday the 25th of July right through to Sunday the 9th of August, there’s not a single session worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, mostly around 0.7 ft to 2 ft, with a weak combined wave energy that rarely gets above 100 — most of the time it’s down in the single digits or low double digits, like 65 on Saturday morning or a flat 1 on the 4th of August. It’s a long stretch of very small, weak surf.
The water temperature is sitting at 76°F with a 2°F anomaly, so it’s pretty average for this time of year. Nothing to write home about there.
The best of a bad bunch might be Tuesday afternoon the 28th of July. The swell is only 3 ft from the SSE with a period of just 4 seconds, so it’s weak and wonky, but the wind is a cross-offshore from the WSW, 9 mph, keeping things clean. The combined energy hits 59, which is still weak, but it’s one of the few times the wind isn’t trashing it. Even then, it’s not going to be a classic.
Friday morning the 31st of July is another quiet moment. The swell is a tiny 2 ft from the ENE, but the wind is glassy — WNW at 3 mph. The water will be looking like a mirror. It’s a pretty morning, but there’s no power in the water. The combined energy is only 32.
If you’re a beginner, the swell barely ever gets above 5 ft, so the size is never a problem. But the problem is the quality, or lack of it. For most of the run, the wind is onshore or cross-shore, chopping up what little swell there is. The break is a beach and jetty setup, and with the wind angles we’re seeing, it’s more of a kiteboarding prospect than a surfing one. The consistent onshore flow and small chop make it interesting for kites, not for paddle surfing.
This is a spot that’s inconsistent, and this forecast proves it. A blank run like this isn’t unusual for the area. We’ll have to wait for the next weather system to bring some life back. It tends not to stay this poor forever, but for now, keep your board in the car and your expectations low.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 6 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | S 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
33 | 44 | 48 | 50 | 49 | 46 | 37 | 37 | 28 | 37 | 27 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 33 | 64 | 40 | 23 | 15 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | off | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:12PM1.27m | 6:40AM1.01m | 7:00PM1.31m | 7:28AM1.05m | 7:44PM1.35m | 8:11AM1.09m | 8:24PM1.38m | 8:51AM1.13m | 9:01PM1.39m | 9:28AM1.16m | 9:36PM1.39m | 10:04AM1.19m | 10:11PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:48AM0.23m | 00:42AM0.18m | 12:36PM0.21m | 1:27AM0.14m | 1:22PM0.19m | 2:11AM0.09m | 2:08PM0.16m | 2:53AM0.05m | 2:52PM0.14m | 3:32AM0.02m | 3:33PM0.12m | 4:08AM-0.00m | 4:13PM0.12m | 4:43AM-0.01m | |||||||
5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | ENE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | ENE 6 | SSE 8 |
33 | 44 | 48 | 50 | 49 | 46 | 37 | 37 | 28 | 37 | 26 | 104 | 115 | 101 | 52 | 96 | 56 | 147 | 76 | 15 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 6 | E 6 | — | — | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 9 | — | SSE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | SE 10 | ENE 6 |
— | 28 | 15 | — | — | 14 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 21 | — | 96 | 40 | 23 | 4 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | — | SE 10 | — | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | 64 | — | 9 | 8 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | — | — | SSE 8 | S 4 |
32 | — | — | 20 | 20 | — | — | — | 19 | 12 | 27 | — | 3 | 2 | 22 | 33 | — | — | — | 83 | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 207 | 27 | 10 | 188 | 1411 | 10 | 1123 | 1526 | 125 | 143 | 62 | 83 | 10 | 143 | 11 | 17 | 344 | 4 | 10 | 353 | 105 |
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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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