10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Avoca Point, Central Coast NSW, Australia
The jewel of the Central Coast - a right-hand point that peels along the southern rocks when solid ENE swells arrive. Long rides of 100+ metres are possible on the best days, drawing crowds from Sydney and beyond. The point section demands respect with its rocky takeoff zone, while the beach offers more forgiving peaks for those not ready for the main event.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-14 with a score of 42/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 21/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Poor alignment: Swell from 117° is 57° off optimal 60°, barely within workable range 45°-110°.
Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 9s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 269° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 170°-240°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Avoca Point. Either swell direction (117°), size (0.6m), or wind (10 km/h from 269°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 117° (ESE) at 10s period
No alignment: Swell from 167° is outside workable range 45°-110°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 0.9m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 9s meets minimum 9s but below ideal 12s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 296° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 170°-240°.
Poor conditions at Avoca Point. Either swell direction (167°), size (0.9m), or wind (8 km/h from 296°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 167° (SSE) at 9s period
No alignment: Swell from 169° is outside workable range 45°-110°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 1.0m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 120° (ESE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 170°-240°.
Poor conditions at Avoca Point. Either swell direction (169°), size (0.8m), or wind (7 km/h from 120°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 169° (S) at 10s period
Marginal size: 1.0m is 1.0m from ideal 2.0m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 7 km/h from 156° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 170°-240°.
Poor conditions at Avoca Point. Either swell direction (169°), size (1.0m), or wind (7 km/h from 156°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 169° (S) at 9s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 76° is 16° off optimal 60°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 2° (N). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 170°-240°.
Poor conditions at Avoca Point. Either swell direction (76°), size (1.0m), or wind (14 km/h from 2°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 76° (ENE) at 9s period
Perfect alignment: Swell from 62° is within 5° of optimal 60°.
Marginal size: 1.4m is 0.6m from ideal 2.0m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 284° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 170°-240°.
Poor conditions at Avoca Point. Either swell direction (62°), size (1.4m), or wind (21 km/h from 284°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 62° (ENE) at 10s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
No alignment: Swell from 176° is outside workable range 45°-110°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Perfect period: 12s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 308° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 170°-240°.
-10 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Avoca Point. Either swell direction (176°), size (1.4m), or wind (18 km/h from 308°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.4m (4.6ft) swell from 176° (S) at 12s period
No alignment: Swell from 181° is outside workable range 45°-110°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Marginal size: 1.1m is 0.9m from ideal 2.0m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 21 km/h from 266° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 170°-240°.
-7 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Avoca Point. Either swell direction (181°), size (1.1m), or wind (21 km/h from 266°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 181° (S) at 10s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
No alignment: Swell from 175° is outside workable range 45°-110°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Marginal size: 1.7m is 0.3m from ideal 2.0m.
Perfect period: 13s is at or above ideal 12s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Moderate offshore: 13 km/h from 228° (SW). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
-14 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Poor conditions at Avoca Point. Either swell direction (175°), size (1.7m), or wind (13 km/h from 228°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 175° (S) at 13s period
No alignment: Swell from 168° is outside workable range 45°-110°. Wrong swell direction for this spot.
Marginal size: 2.0m is 0.0m from ideal 2.0m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 163° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 170°-240°.
Poor conditions at Avoca Point. Either swell direction (168°), size (2.0m), or wind (8 km/h from 163°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
2.0m (6.6ft) swell from 168° (SSE) at 12s period
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