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Avalon Pier Surf Report & Surfability Score™

KSL Surfability Score (Right Now)
KSL Surf Intelligence
7.3
Good
KSL Conditions Scores (1-10) (not size, speed, or depth)
Swell
9.9
Stable window
Wind
4.0
Tide
8.5
Stable window

Current Surf Conditions

Last updated: Jun 7, 2026 at 4:49 PM EDT

Avalon Pier has solid, well-shaped sets lined up from the east-southeast with clean conditions thanks to a steady southwest breeze. The tide is dropping near low, carving out good shape on this beach break and keeping things punchy. The swell energy is strong enough to make for a lively session with plenty of rideable waves. Overall, it’s a playable afternoon with consistent surf and smooth conditions to enjoy.

Quick Conditions Snapshot

2.6 ft ESE swell with 9-second energy, SW wind at 8 mph, dropping tide near 1.7 ft, water temp 70°F, air temp 85°F.

Avalon Pier Local Weather

Sunny, 85°F • Wind SW 8 mph

Avalon Pier Surf Conditions Breakdown

Swell Score Summary

Swell Score: A swell score of 9.9/10 reflects modest size.

Swell Detail: Around 2.6 ft with an interval of 9 seconds with Light energy (~184 kJ).

Swell Direction: The primary swell is coming from the ESE (117°) | Within acceptable direction window.

Tide Score Summary

Tide Score: A tide score of 8.5/10 reflects favorable tide conditions, offering reliable shape with only minor limitations.

Tide Height: The tide is falling around 1.72 ft, which sits within the preferred mid-tide range for this break.

Tide Trend: ↘ Peaking: Tide quality may slowly decline but remains good.

Next Tide: Low at 7:16 PM (0.9 ft)

Wind Score Summary

Wind Score: A wind score of 4.0/10 suggests mixed wind influence, with choppy sections and uneven texture starting to affect wave quality.

Wind Direction & Speed: SW @ 8 mph

Wind Trend: Wind quality remains consistent through the surf window.


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