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Avila Beach Surf Forecast
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Avila Beach surf Forecast / CAL – San Luis Obispo / USA
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Avila Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Avila Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Avila Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 25) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Mon 20th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 23rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Thu 23rd May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Avila Beach over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 587 | 773 | 708 | 751 | 499 | 1151 | 732 | 1539 | 885 | 1210 | 587 | 666 | 301 | 298 | 167 | 101 | 68 | 98 | 69 | 355 | 107 | 159 | 237 | 124 | 124 | 159 | 85 | 78 | 123 | 178 | 1304 | 789 | 699 | 583 | 698 | 488 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:38PM 0.75 | 10:10AM 0.22 | 8:59PM 0.87 | 10:52AM 0.21 | 9:26PM 0.97 | 11:33AM 0.21 | 9:57PM 1.05 | 12:16PM 0.20 | 10:31PM 1.08 | 1:01PM 0.20 | 11:09PM 1.06 | 1:50PM 0.20 | 11:51PM 0.98 | 2:45PM 0.23 | 12:39AM 0.85 | 3:44PM 0.28 | 1:35AM 0.68 | 4:41PM 0.36 | 2:48AM 0.50 | 5:32PM 0.47 | 4:22AM 0.35 | 6:17PM 0.59 | 6:03AM 0.28 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:20PM -0.24 | 3:49AM -0.80 | 2:42PM -0.18 | 4:22AM -0.95 | 3:06PM -0.13 | 4:56AM -1.06 | 3:34PM -0.10 | 5:32AM -1.13 | 4:06PM -0.08 | 6:11AM -1.16 | 4:43PM -0.05 | 6:52AM -1.15 | 5:28PM -0.01 | 7:37AM -1.09 | 6:25PM 0.04 | 8:26AM -1.00 | 7:41PM 0.07 | 9:20AM -0.89 | 9:27PM 0.04 | 10:17AM -0.78 | 11:16PM -0.09 | 11:16AM -0.67 | 12:37AM -0.31 | 12:12PM -0.57 | ||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Sat 01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 |
| Sunset | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 13 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 14 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Avila Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Avila Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Avila Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Avila Beach 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 (Avila Beach) 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 Avila Beach 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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