Avoca Beach
Australia · Australasia
Right now
Partly cloudyWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.6m ENE
Wind: 6 km/h WNW (offshore)
Beach faces: E
Very light wind. Expect glassy, clean conditions.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:32Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Warm 22°C water. Shortie or boardshorts.
- Standard shortboard conditions.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
0.6m swell at 6s on a short period. Moderate winds. Water temperature 22°C.
AI-generated summary for Avoca Beach. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Avoca Beach
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 6am (score: 12). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelSwell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking about average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Avoca Beach.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Avoca Beach
Avoca Beach operates as a highly dynamic point and beach break situated on the Central Coast of New South Wales. The primary surfing zone, located at the southern end of the beach, is defined by a distinct sandstone rock ledge that transitions abruptly into deep coastal sandbanks. This specific bathymetry forces incoming south-easterly groundswells to heave heavily over the rock shelf, creating a steep, hollow take-off known locally as The Point. As the wave progresses past the initial rock ledge, it spills onto the adjacent sandbars, offering peeling right-hand walls. The optimal conditions require a south-easterly swell coupled with a westerly or south-westerly offshore wind, which cleans the face and holds the initial barrel open. The steepness of the initial drop over the rock ledge, combined with the heavy hydraulic power of the wave, makes the primary peak highly demanding. However, the secondary sandbank reform sections offer softer, more forgiving waves that accommodate intermediate riders seeking to improve their foundational manoeuvres away from the intense rock ledge.
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Create Profile →Frequently asked questions
How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Avoca Beach. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Avoca Beach?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.