Austinmer Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.31° S 150.94° E

Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
18.1° C
0.7° 

Austinmer Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, S swell with 184 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Austinmer Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Beach in the next 16 days are 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 21st Aug)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the stretch ahead for our local patch.

First up, it's not looking like a classic run. We've got a bit of a wait on our hands. The next week or so is full of small, ordinary waves with average conditions. Nothing to get excited about, but don't write it off completely – there are a couple of windows that could be worth a paddle.

Friday the 21st kicks off with tiny 3 ft surf from the ENE at a short 6 seconds. The energy is weak (52). With a light offshore from the NW, it'll be clean but very small. Not a day to travel for, but if you're local and need a wet-suit tan, it's surfable. The afternoon glass-off is even smaller at 2 ft.

Saturday the 22nd is a write-off. Swell drops to nothing (0.7 ft) and that's that.

We get a little pulse on Sunday the 23rd with a 3 ft S swell, but the period is short (8 secs). The morning glass is nice, but the energy is only moderate (136). Don't expect much.

Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th are more of the same – small waves, onshore or cross-off winds, keeping things messy or weak. The standout in this first week is really just a matter of picking the least bad option.

Thursday the 27th sees a jump in size to 5 ft from the S with a longer period of 11 seconds. The energy is strong (628). The morning has a light cross-shore wind, but it's still a bit of a mess. It's not *bad*, but it's not firing.

Now, for the best of the whole outlook, you have to look ahead. Friday the 28th of August morning is the pick. We get that S swell dropping to 3 ft, but with a solid 9-second period, and the wind is offshore from the WNW (20 km/h). The energy is moderate (252) and it will be clean. This is the best window in the whole run – a proper offshore, clean, and surfable. The swell is 3 ft from the south, so it's not huge, but it's the only time the planets really line up.

Another promising window pops up on Tuesday the 1st of September. The morning is an absolute glass-off with 4 ft of E swell, 10-second period, and solid energy (345). That's a crystal-clean morning with good potential. This is a close second to the 28th.

By the 3rd of September (Thursday), we get a cheeky 4 ft S swell with offshore NNW wind, but the period is a short 7 seconds. It'll be clean, but quick and weak.

Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th fizzle out again with tiny, weak E swells, but at least the mornings are glassy.

So here's the call: The first week is a struggle. The real standout is Friday the 28th of August morning for that clean, offshore S swell. A close second is the glassy Tuesday the 1st of September morning. Everything else is a "maybe" at best.

Water temp is about average for this time of year at Austinmer Beach.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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6
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8
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11
0.9
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12
0.9
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Energy kJ
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76
18
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37
111
98
154
88
70
61
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94
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117
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100
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88
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
WNW
10
W
20
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5
SSE
5
WSW
10
N
15
NNE
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NW
15
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NNW
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25
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25
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High Tide
2:55PM1.25m
3:47AM0.84m
4:00PM1.27m
4:57AM0.87m
4:57PM1.32m
5:49AM0.92m
5:45PM1.38m
6:31AM0.99m
6:26PM1.45m
7:08AM1.06m
7:04PM1.50m
7:42AM1.13m
7:41PM1.53m
Low Tide
10:06PM0.48m
9:01AM0.55m
11:09PM0.43m
10:09AM0.54m
11:58PM0.37m
11:07AM0.49m
00:37AM0.30m
11:56AM0.43m
1:12AM0.23m
12:39PM0.37m
1:44AM0.17m
1:19PM0.32m
2:15AM0.13m
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Feels °C
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Information about the Austinmer Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Austinmer Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Austinmer Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Austinmer 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 (Austinmer 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 Austinmer 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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