Surf Forecasts:
10th Street (Avalon) surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with 80 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m 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 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 7s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 5PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 10th Street (Avalon) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the same stretch, but in feet and Fahrenheit.
The 16-day window is looking pretty quiet for 10th Street (Avalon). There’s a long stretch of tiny, weak surf to start, so you’ll be waiting a while before anything decent shows up.
The first days are basically flat. Swell is barely a foot, from the southeast, with a period that’s either too short or too long. The combined energy is weak, staying in the 25 to 45 range (low energy). The wind is often cross-off or glassy, so the water is clean, but there’s just no wave to ride. Water temp is 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
We’ve got a big gap. It’s not until the 31st of August that we see a jump in energy, hitting 145 (moderate), but that’s a long-period swell (17-18 seconds) with only a 1-foot wave. That long period makes it inconsistent and hard to break at a beach/jetty spot. The wind is also cross-onshore and choppy, so it’s not worth getting wet.
The real highlight is the 5th of September. Saturday morning and afternoon deliver a 3 to 4 foot southeast swell, with a 12-second period, and a combined energy of 324 (strong wave energy). That’s the one. The wind is offshore from the NNW and WNW, and it’s clean. That’s your window for a proper session. The swell is just over 3 feet, so it’s fine for most surfers, but nothing too big. Crowds are possible, so plan accordingly.
Outside of that, the 4th of September Friday afternoon has a tiny 2-foot wave with moderate offshore wind, but it’s only a fair day. The rest of the 16 days are mostly junk. The 2nd of September has a bit more energy (226 – moderate), but the wind is onshore, so it’s messy.
In short: a long, flat start, a few days of poor conditions, and one clear stand-out on the 5th of September. Keep your eyes on that Saturday.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | E 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 |
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15 | 14 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 22 | 29 | 3 | 34 | 64 | 70 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 26 | 24 | 32 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 8:57AM1.27m | 9:09PM1.40m | 9:32AM1.32m | 9:45PM1.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 3:10PM0.07m | 3:35AM-0.03m | 3:52PM0.05m | 4:10AM-0.04m | |||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:34 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 4 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | E 13 | SSE 5 | ESE 9 | S 7 | S 6 | ESE 8 | S 5 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 |
10 | 15 | 24 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 29 | 29 | 5 | 22 | 29 | 3 | 26 | 64 | 86 | 31 | 46 | 21 | 28 | 16 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 11 | S 6 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 |
3 | 14 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 12 | 70 | 47 | 2 | 44 | 26 | 24 | 8 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 14 | E 6 | ESE 10 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | — |
15 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | WSW 3 | — | S 6 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | — |
3 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 11 | 106 | — | — | — | — | 30 | — | 10 | 5 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 394 | 62 | 11 | 78 | 125 | 78 | 521 | 536 | 78 | 269 | 982 | 489 | 344 | 578 | 56 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 280 | 350 |
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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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