Surf Forecasts:
10th Street (Avalon) surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, ENE swell with 449 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 10th Street (Avalon) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s cut to it. 10th Street (Avalon) is looking pretty grim for the next couple of weeks. The water’s sitting at 77°, which is much warmer than normal – over four and a half degrees above average for this time of year, so you’ll notice that warm bath when you get in.
We start Monday, August 31st with a risk of thunderstorms, a light cross-onshore breeze from the east at 6 mph, and tiny 1 ft swell from the southeast at 8 seconds. The combined energy is only 16 (weak) – basically flat and messy. Tuesday is clean but still tiny, and Wednesday picks up a little to 2 ft with an 11-second period, giving us moderate energy (132), but the wind is cross-shore and conditions are poor.
Thursday morning, September 3rd, is the first real chance – cross-offshore wind, clean faces, and 3 ft easterly swell with a short 6-second period. Energy is moderate (112), but it’s surfable in a very ordinary way. The problem is this break is inconsistent, and it rarely fires, so you’ll be hunting for anything rideable.
From there, it’s a long dry spell. Friday through Sunday, September 6th, we see a jump in swell to 5 ft and 5 ft, but the wind is cross or cross-on, and conditions are poor. Energy climbs to 273 on Sunday afternoon, but with onshore wind and short period, it’s just not worth it.
Monday, September 7th, morning has clean conditions with west wind at 6 mph, 3 ft swell from the east-northeast at 9 seconds, and moderate energy (169) – but again, only “surfable but very ordinary.”
The rest of the first week and into the second week is more of the same: small swell, poor quality, and few decent windows. The standout, if you can call it that, is Saturday, September 12th. Morning brings offshore wind from the west-northwest at 12 mph, clean faces, and 4 ft swell from the south at a short 5 seconds. Energy is moderate (130), and it’s the best we’ve got, but that short period means waves will be soft and crumbly. Still, it’s offshore and clean, so for a local, it’s the pick of a mediocre bunch. Late in the day, the wind picks up to 19 mph offshore, which is too strong for most.
The 13th through 15th of September are back to tiny, clean but small, with combined energy dropping to 20-29 (weak). Monday morning, September 14th, has glassy conditions with a whisper of north-northeast wind, but only 1 ft of swell – it’s a lake.
Overall, there’s no real standout here. The best you can hope for is a few clean, small waves on Saturday the 12th morning, but don’t expect much. This break is inconsistent, and the next couple of weeks look lean. Keep an eye on the forecast, but for now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Thu night, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 7 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
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16 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 90 | 114 | 96 | 116 | 62 | 37 | 34 | 26 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 94 | 172 | 270 | 238 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:46AM1.38m | 11:06PM1.27m | 11:29AM1.38m | 11:55PM1.21m | 12:19PM1.38m | 00:52AM1.15m | 1:16PM1.36m | 1:54AM1.10m | 2:18PM1.35m | 3:00AM1.07m | 3:25PM1.34m | 4:10AM1.09m | 4:35PM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:14PM0.07m | 5:19AM0.00m | 5:58PM0.11m | 5:58AM0.05m | 6:50PM0.16m | 6:45AM0.11m | 7:56PM0.21m | 7:47AM0.17m | 9:14PM0.22m | 9:07AM0.20m | 10:27PM0.18m | 10:24AM0.18m | 11:30PM0.11m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | 3 | 1 | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | 2 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 27 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 4 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | SSW 4 | S 6 | S 6 | E 7 | E 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 9 |
16 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 14 | 114 | 96 | 116 | 62 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 18 | 15 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 238 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 3 | ENE 4 | — | SE 8 | SE 12 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | S 6 | S 6 | NE 5 | ESE 9 | S 6 | — | SE 9 |
3 | 1 | 1 | — | 11 | 90 | 7 | 4 | 70 | 50 | 37 | 34 | 26 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1 | — | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 15 | SE 13 | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | NE 6 | E 6 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | S 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 8 | 7 | — | 5 | — | — | — | 9 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | S 3 | SSW 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | S 5 | — | SSW 3 | WNW 3 | — | WNW 3 | N 4 | N 4 | NW 3 | NE 5 | NE 6 | ENE 8 | — |
— | — | 10 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 13 | 73 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 12 | 14 | 3 | 94 | 172 | 270 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1139 | 982 | 394 | 394 | 105 | 8 | 318 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 11 | 78 | 269 | 521 | 477 | 106 | 27 | 477 | 1 |
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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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