Avoca Beach surf report
Central Coast beach with good banks and a friendly feel.
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Tomorrow at Avoca Beach (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 9am–1pm
Fun.
Glassy, no wind, head-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- Barely any wind (4 kn), so it'll be glassy and smooth.
- Waves around head high (1.0m faces), a good size for a beginner.
- East-north-easterly swell at 6 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Mid tide and rising at 10am, which suits this spot.
- Wind swings east-south-easterly 8 kn around 1pm, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:14 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Avoca Beach good?
- Best wind
- Westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- North-north-east to south
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Beginner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 0.7m, beginners up to about 1.1m, intermediates up to about 1.7m. Bigger than 1.7m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride. A westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Avoca Beach for your level.
Watch out
Rips, especially near the lagoon.
Surf schools at Avoca Beach
Lessons mean more people in the water. The app flags when a school is out, so you know it'll be busy.
- Central Coast Surf School - Umina Saturday group. Lessons usually start at 12pm.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Avoca Beach?
Avoca Beach is best with a westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a north-north-east to south swell and mid tide. It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride.
What wind is offshore at Avoca Beach?
A westerly wind (W) blows straight offshore at Avoca Beach, holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Avoca Beach good for beginners?
It can be. Avoca Beach suits beginners on small, clean days. On bigger days it is better left to more experienced surfers.
What should I watch out for at Avoca Beach?
Rips, especially near the lagoon.
Are there surf lessons at Avoca Beach?
Yes: Central Coast Surf School - Umina Saturday group. Lesson times bring more people into the water, and Get Frothin’ shows when lessons are on, so you can plan around the busy times.
Nearby breaks
- Terrigal (The Haven) 2.6 km
- Redhead 56.8 km
- Merewether 64.6 km