Surf Forecasts:
10th Street (Avalon) surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, ESE swell with 63 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 10th Street (Avalon) in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 10th Street (Avalon) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s call it as it is. 10th Street (Avalon) is a beach and jetty spot that’s inconsistent at the best of times, and this forecast is a long, flat stretch. The water’s sitting at 78°, which is a few degrees warmer than usual for the season – noticeable, but it won’t help the waves.
The first week is pretty much a total loss. From Friday, August 21st all the way through Monday, August 31st, it’s nothing but “poor surf conditions.” Swell is tiny, from 0.7ft to 2ft, and the wind is mostly cross-on, onshore, and choppy. The combined swell energy is weak, never getting past 96. There’s a real gap in surfable waves here.
The only bright spot in the whole 16 days shows up on Tuesday, September 1st. The morning brings a 4ft south swell with a short period of 6 seconds, but the wind goes glassy – dead calm. That’s a huge positive for a spot that usually gets messed up. The afternoon holds similar, with 3ft south swell and still glassy. The energy is moderate at 82 and 76, and it’s labeled “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” It’s not a classic, but it’s the only time in the entire forecast where the wind gives you a clean, rideable wave. The break is inconsistent, so you’ll need to be patient, but this is the standout window.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. From Wednesday, September 2nd onward, the swell drops back to tiny 1ft junk with cross-on winds and energy levels sinking into the teens and twenties. By Saturday, September 5th, there’s a pulse of 3ft to 4ft south swell, but it’s on a 5-second period with a 12 mph cross-on wind, making it choppy and messy – more of a kite session than a paddle.
So, bottom line: if you’re itching for a session, the morning of Tuesday, September 1st is your best and only real bet. Glassy, knee-high waves, and a bit of energy. The rest of the month is a waiting game. For a spot this inconsistent, a blank run like this is pretty normal. Keep your eyes on the forecasts, but don’t get your hopes up.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 13 | E 8 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | ESE 9 |
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 kJ | 19 | 20 | 28 | 38 | 29 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 13 | 21 | 15 | 14 | 32 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 3:45PM1.19m | 4:12AM0.95m | 4:42PM1.19m | 5:13AM0.96m | 5:38PM1.23m | 6:10AM1.01m | 6:31PM1.28m | 7:00AM1.08m | 7:16PM1.34m | 7:43AM1.15m | 7:56PM1.38m | 8:21AM1.22m | 8:33PM1.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:24AM0.32m | 10:29PM0.31m | 10:25AM0.32m | 11:23PM0.27m | 11:20AM0.29m | 00:11AM0.22m | 12:10PM0.24m | 00:56AM0.16m | 12:57PM0.19m | 1:39AM0.09m | 1:43PM0.14m | 2:19AM0.04m | 2:27PM0.10m | 2:58AM-0.00m | |||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 10 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 23 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 6 | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 7 | 20 | 28 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 19 | 12 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 13 | 21 | 15 | 12 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 8 | ENE 5 | ESE 12 | SE 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 4 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 19 | 20 | 19 | 7 | 17 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 7 | 35 | 34 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 32 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | S 5 | S 4 | — | SE 9 | ESE 13 | E 8 | E 7 | SE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | SE 11 | E 13 | — | S 7 | E 11 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | 5 | 3 | — | 4 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | SSE 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 2 | SW 3 | — | — | S 3 | — | SE 4 | — |
| kJ | 20 | — | — | 38 | 29 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 982 | 1356 | 182 | 521 | 280 | 489 | 394 | 83 | 83 | 78 | 139 | 78 | 394 | 269 | 269 | 1176 | 1166 | 982 | 437 | 437 | 48 |
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