
Surf Forecasts:
10th Street (Avalon) surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SSW swell with 201 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 10th Street (Avalon) this week:
The most powerful waves expected at 10th Street (Avalon) in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 10th Street (Avalon) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's break down what's coming up at 10th Street (Avalon).
First thing, the water is running a warm 78° – that's about 6° warmer than normal for this time of year, which is really unusual. You'll be fine in a shorty or even just boardshorts.
Now, I'm not going to lie to you: the next week or so is a bit of a bust. We're looking at a long dry patch with no real surf to get pumped about. From Sunday the 6th right through the middle of the month, it's mostly tiny, weak waves. The energy readings are all in the double digits – that's weak sauce – and the swell heights are barely a ripple. For example, Sunday the 6th morning has a weak 1ft swell out of the east with a short 7-second period, combined energy of just 17, and the comment is "poor surf conditions". That tells the whole story for the first week. There are a few mornings with light offshore or glassy conditions, like Tuesday the 8th morning (1ft, WNW offshore) and Friday the 11th afternoon (1ft, NNW offshore), but there's just no power behind the waves.
We finally get a little bump around Thursday the 17th. Thursday morning shows a jump to 4ft from the ENE, with a 6-second period and a combined energy of 128 – that's moderate energy. The wind is cross-off from the NNE at 16 mph, so it'll be clean. Thursday afternoon pushes up to 4ft, still from the ENE, energy of 140, but the wind swings to cross-shore. This is likely the best we'll see in the whole forecast, but it's still not a standout. The swell direction is ENE, which is close to the optimum NE direction for this break, but the period is short at 6 seconds, so the waves will be a bit weak and crumbly. At 4ft, it's still okay for intermediates, but not big enough to be a classic.
After that, we drop back down again. Friday the 18th is back to 3ft with cross-shore winds, and the weekend is even smaller with fresh cross-shore breezes kicking up some chop. The last few days, like Monday the 21st morning, go glassy but the swell is gone, with just 1ft and energy of 25.
So, honestly, there's no true standout in this 16-day window. The best bet is Thursday the 17th, when we get a bit of size and clean conditions, but don't expect perfection. If you're a beginner, the bigger days on the 17th (over 4ft) might be a bit much, but for an intermediate, it's worth a look if you're itching. For the rest of the time, the board might as well stay in the car. It's a frustrating stretch, but that's how it goes sometimes – forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu night, calm by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 4 | SW 4 | S 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | NE 5 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
9 | 33 | 39 | 68 | 71 | 43 | 26 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 38 | 155 | 184 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 29 | 83 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:35PM1.36m | 5:20AM1.14m | 5:43PM1.40m | 6:24AM1.23m | 6:43PM1.45m | 7:19AM1.33m | 7:36PM1.49m | 8:08AM1.42m | 8:23PM1.50m | 8:54AM1.47m | 9:08PM1.47m | 9:37AM1.48m | 9:51PM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:24AM0.18m | 11:30PM0.11m | 11:30AM0.12m | 00:25AM0.02m | 12:29PM0.05m | 1:16AM-0.05m | 1:24PM-0.01m | 2:04AM-0.10m | 2:16PM-0.05m | 2:49AM-0.12m | 3:06PM-0.06m | 3:32AM-0.11m | 3:52PM-0.05m | 4:12AM-0.07m | |||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
— | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 6 | ENE 7 |
9 | 33 | 39 | 68 | 71 | 43 | 26 | 15 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 61 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 83 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 10 | SE 6 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 |
8 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 5 | E 9 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | E 9 | — | — | — | E 8 | — | E 8 | SE 10 | SSW 5 | S 6 | SE 6 | S 6 |
2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | — | — | NE 2 | — | — | WNW 2 | SW 2 | SW 4 | SW 4 | S 4 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 | NNW 3 | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 5 | — |
2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 16 | 16 | 38 | 155 | 184 | 193 | 268 | 1 | — | — | 24 | 29 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 179 | 477 | 78 | 42 | 150 | 84 | 143 | 754 | 272 | 272 | 2657 | 912 | 122 | 97 | 99 | 105 | 78 | 269 | 269 | 691 | 326 |
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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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