Surf Forecasts:
10th Street (Avalon) surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, ESE swell with 127 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 10th Street (Avalon) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what the next couple of weeks are shaping up for us at 10th Street (Avalon).
Honestly, we’re in for a pretty lean start. There’s just nothing doing for the first few days. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 77°, but that doesn’t help the surf. We’re looking at tiny little ankle-snappers through the end of August and into the first days of September, with the combined energy barely cracking double digits at times (13). Most of these mornings and afternoons are tagged as poor surf conditions, so don’t bother paddling out just yet.
We finally get a little lift on Friday the 28th of August. It’s still small at 2 ft from the ESE, period a short 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits 103, so it’s technically surfable but very ordinary. The WSW wind is cross-off, keeping it clean, but it’s not going to blow your mind. Not the standout.
Things start to get interesting around Monday the 31st of August. We see a long-period groundswell creeping in—18 seconds from the SE. The swell height is still only 1 ft, but that energy jumps to 120 (moderate). The WNW wind is cross-off and clean in the morning. But here’s the thing: at a beach/jetty setup like this, that long period stuff can be a bit tricky and might break straight. Still, it’s a glimmer.
The best of the whole window looks to be Thursday the 3rd of September and Friday the 4th of September. Thursday afternoon brings 4 ft of SE swell with a solid 13-second period and the combined energy roars up to 445. The wind goes WNW and offshore at 12 mph, giving us clean, lined-up waves. That's proper. Then Friday the 4th is even better for consistency: 3 ft to 4 ft from the same SE direction, period 12 seconds, and the energy jumps again—345 in the morning and a pumping 666 in the afternoon. Winds are light and cross-off or glassy clean all day. This is the clear best on offer: medium-sized, clean, long-period groundswell with offshore or light winds. It’s still fine for intermediates, but that 4 ft and the energy are enough to get a confident surfer out there. Keep in mind it might be a touch powerful for beginners.
Saturday the 5th of September shows 5 ft to 5 ft from the ESE with 11-second period, but the onshore wind creates a bumpy mess by the afternoon, and the morning is cross-shore. Honestly, that might be more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers, with that size and choppy wind.
After that, it drops off fast into small, onshore wind slop through the 6th and 7th of September. Nothing worth getting excited about.
So, to sum it up: you’re waiting until Thursday the 3rd and Friday the 4th of September. Those two afternoons and the Friday morning are the jewels in the crown. Clean, moderate energy, and a real sense of swell in the water. Everything else is a skunk or a closeout. Keep an eye on that end of the first week of September.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | ESE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 |
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10 | 14 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 11 | 31 | 36 | 23 | 23 | 53 | 64 | 61 | 44 | 26 | 23 | 32 | |
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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 | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-on |
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 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 20 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SE 12 | S 5 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 4 | S 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 8 |
3 | 6 | 24 | 11 | 34 | 8 | 29 | 29 | 5 | 11 | 31 | 36 | 23 | 13 | 53 | 64 | 61 | 30 | 23 | 10 | 32 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SE 6 | SE 12 | SE 12 | E 7 | SE 11 | NNE 3 | E 6 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | E 14 | E 13 | ESE 10 | ESE 7 | E 11 | S 5 | E 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 |
10 | 6 | 36 | 35 | 4 | 30 | 1 | 3 | 29 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 21 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 44 | 26 | 23 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ESE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 5 | S 5 | ESE 6 | SE 8 | E 6 | E 6 | E 12 | SE 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 6 |
2 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 2 | WSW 3 | W 3 | — | S 6 | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | S 6 | S 3 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | — | NE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 |
1 | 1 | 5 | — | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 10 | 8 | 19 | 18 | 49 | 37 | 29 | — | 13 | 18 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 394 | 509 | 12 | 78 | 39 | 78 | 105 | 78 | 78 | 269 | 423 | 125 | 344 | 1166 | 48 | 0 | 280 | 12 | 182 | 126 | 99 |
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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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