
Surf Forecasts:
10th Street (Avalon) surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SSW swell with 215 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with E 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| 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 folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for 10th Street in Avalon. Straight up, the next two weeks look pretty grim for a paddler. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and messy conditions, so don’t get your hopes up for any decent sessions until mid-month.
The water is sitting at a very warm 78°F, which is a whopping 7°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a pretty unusual spike, so you’ll be sweating in your wetsuit – or maybe just boardshorts if you’re brave.
We start off with nothing. Saturday the 5th has a tiny 1.0 ft swell from the SE with a short 8-second period and only 17 units of energy. The wind is light and offshore, so it’s clean, but honestly, there’s just no wave to ride. Sunday the 6th picks up a little to 4 ft by the afternoon, but it’s a windswell from the ENE with a period of just 6 seconds and 92 units of energy. The wind is cross-onshore and it’s choppy – not worth paddling out for.
Monday the 7th through to Thursday the 10th are all tiny, with swell heights barely scraping 2 ft. The winds are a mix of offshore and cross-offshore, so the surface is clean, but the energy is pitiful – mostly under 80 units. You’ll be bobbing around waiting for a dribble that never comes. Friday the 11th has a clean offshore breeze and a 1.0 ft, 10-second SE swell, but combined energy is only 19 units. It’s glassy, but there’s nothing to ride.
The weekend of the 12th and 13th is a write-off. Small, cross-shore wind, and messy. Monday the 14th is small and clean again, but still tiny. We’re looking at a solid 12-day gap with no real surf.
Then, on Thursday the 17th of September, things finally get interesting. The morning shows a sharp spike: 10 ft of swell from the ENE with an 8-second period. The combined energy jumps to 1072 units – that’s serious grunt. The wind is light and cross-offshore, so it’s clean. Now, this is a big swell – over 8 ft – so this is strictly for experts. The period is short, so it’ll be a bit dumpy and fast, but for a beach break, the clean conditions will offer some heavy, hollow walls. Don’t even think about taking a beginner out here.
However, that window closes fast. By Thursday afternoon, the wind swings to a cross-shore 16 mph from the NE, and the quality drops right off. Friday the 18th stays big – 10 ft and 8 ft with 1225 and 986 units of energy – but the wind is cross-onshore and choppy, turning it into a messy, blown-out closeout. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The swell slowly drops through the 19th and 20th, staying around 6 ft to 3 ft but with cross-onshore wind and chop. It’s a real shame because the Thursday morning window is the only true standout in the whole 16-day outlook. It’s a promising, clean, powerful swell, but it’s a one-morning wonder. After that, it’s back to the wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 4 |
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9 | 8 | 20 | 84 | 35 | 36 | 65 | 47 | 29 | 17 | 16 | 26 | 87 | 193 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:25PM1.34m | 4:10AM1.09m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:27PM0.18m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | ENE 6 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 6 | ENE 7 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 |
6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 35 | 36 | 65 | 47 | 29 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 97 | 66 | 59 | 20 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | E 8 | E 10 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 6 |
8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | ESE 9 |
9 | 6 | — | — | 13 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 2 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | NW 3 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 |
— | — | 20 | 84 | — | — | — | 6 | 2 | 1 | 15 | 26 | 87 | 193 | 155 | 153 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2404 | 477 | 203 | 269 | 71 | 12 | 139 | 84 | 105 | 3097 | 272 | 344 | 754 | 1152 | 48 | 99 | 62 | 12 | 78 | 369 |
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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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