
Surf Forecasts:
10th Street (Avalon) surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, S swell with 193 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 Monday (Aug 17) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 10th Street (Avalon) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty. Let’s call it like it is for 10th Street (Avalon): this forecast is a long, flat stretch.
There’s a big dead zone at the start. The first few days are basically ankle-biters or flat calm, with the wave energy barely hitting 22. The water is a warm 78°, and running about 4° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s notably hot, but the surf is still missing.
The first day that might get you out of bed is the morning of August 18th. There’s a long period groundswell from the SE at 1 ft, but with a 15-second period. That’s a very long interval, meaning big gaps between sets and more of a drawn-out energy on a beach/jetty break. The energy (47) is weak. The wind is clean and offshore, so the surface will look perfect, but you’ll be waiting forever for a wave you can barely ride.
The only real standout in this whole stretch comes on the morning of August 23rd. A short period S swell hits 4 ft – that’s moving into expert territory if you’re not comfortable in bigger, punchier stuff. The combined energy is moderate at 151. It’s clean with a light offshore NW wind. The downside is the swell is coming from the S, but this spot works best with a NE swell. You’ll get surfable, clean waves, but the shape won’t be as good as it could be. It’s the best window you’re going to get.
After that, the morning of August 24th offers a bit of long-period SE groundswell at 1 ft, with a 12-second period and only 67 energy. Small and clean, but nothing to write home about.
Look, 10th Street (Avalon) is inconsistent, and this forecast proves it. There’s no reliable, high-quality swell in the whole 16 days. If you’re itching, the morning of the 23rd is your only real chance. Otherwise, it’s a long wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSW 4 | SE 8 | NE 4 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | SE 8 | S 6 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 28 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 193 | 0 | 0 | 13 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:52PM1.56m | 8:27AM1.35m | 8:42PM1.57m | 9:16AM1.40m | 9:30PM1.55m | 10:05AM1.42m | 10:18PM1.48m | 10:53AM1.42m | 11:05PM1.39m | 11:42AM1.39m | 11:53PM1.29m | 12:30PM1.35m | 00:42AM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:28AM-0.12m | 2:32PM-0.07m | 3:17AM-0.16m | 3:24PM-0.08m | 4:03AM-0.17m | 4:14PM-0.06m | 4:45AM-0.14m | 5:01PM-0.02m | 5:25AM-0.07m | 5:47PM0.05m | 6:05AM0.01m | 6:34PM0.14m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | |
mm | — | 6 | 9 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 30 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 28 | 29 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | S 5 | S 5 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | ENE 5 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 8 | E 6 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 |
10 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 19 | 14 | 18 | 24 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 202 | 86 | 45 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | S 6 | ESE 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 7 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | SE 9 |
3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 13 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 8 | SE 7 | SSE 6 | — | E 7 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | — | — | — | SE 16 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 10 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | SSW 4 | NE 3 | — | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | S 3 | — | — | — | NE 3 | NE 5 | — | — | WSW 2 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 | — | NW 3 |
1 | 7 | 3 | — | 9 | 10 | 5 | — | — | — | 6 | 28 | — | — | 1 | 19 | 193 | 298 | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2344 | 521 | 521 | 2415 | 578 | 303 | 2415 | 303 | 992 | 2416 | 532 | 489 | 509 | 303 | 269 | 1399 | 912 | 1 | 11 | 12 |
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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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