Austinmer Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.31° S 150.94° E

Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
18.2° C
0.6° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with 766 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with S 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 15th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 15th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 15th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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


Well, howdy there, surfers. Rusty here, lookin' at what's on the cards for us in the Illawarra. Gotta be straight with you – it's a tale of two halves, and the first half is a long, flat, quiet stretch. We're looking at a solid two weeks of almost nothing before a late bloomer shows up.

Right now, it's pretty dead. From Monday the 13th of July right through the middle of the week, the swell's barely a whisper – we're talking ankle-snappers at best. The water temp's sittin' around 65°, which is pretty much what we'd expect for this time of year, so nothin' wild there. You'll be pokin' around in tiny, weak lines from the south, and with the odd offshore breeze, it's flat as a tack. Honestly, you could walk across it. That flat spell just keeps goin' too, right through the end of July.

Now, the first hint of life doesn't show up until Monday the 20th of July. It's still tiny, maybe 3 ft from the east-northeast, but with a light offshore breeze, it'll be clean. It's not gonna set the world on fire, just a little bump to get the longboard out for a paddle. The real story, the one that gets a fella excited, is way out at the end of the forecast.

Mark your calendars for Sunday the 26th of July. That's our standout. We finally get a pulse of proper energy out of the south. It's gonna build through the day, startin' around 6 ft in the morning on the sets, and punchin' up to a solid 7 ft by the afternoon. The combined energy of all the swells is gonna be pumpin' hard, around 435 (moderate wave energy). This is a classic south swell, and the kicker is the offshore wind – a good, solid 12 mph blow from the west-northwest, cleaning it right up for smooth walls. It'll be on the bigger side, so it's more for the experienced crew who know their way around a drop. For Austinmer Beach, the swell's comin' from the optimum direction, so it should wrap in and line up nicely. The crowds are only "sometimes" a problem here, so if you're keen and you've got the skills, you'll find a few empty ones.

So, the long story short: sit tight. It's gonna be flat right up until the very end of the month. But that last weekend in July has a pulse with some real promise.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
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Saturday
18
Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
7
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
11
0.3
S
11
1.6
S
10
1.4
S
9
1.6
S
9
1.7
S
9
1.3
S
8
1.3
SSE
7
1.1
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6
1
SSE
6
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
10
0.9
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
9
1
ENE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
10
10
4
5
10
20
490
304
373
429
201
161
85
65
94
65
65
94
140
220
169
Wind (km/h)
20
W
20
W
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
10
W
5
S
5
ESE
10
WSW
20
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
20
S
15
S
10
SSW
15
S
10
SSE
5
ESE
5
ENE
10
ENE
5
WNW
Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
7:12PM1.77m
8:06AM1.12m
8:05PM1.81m
8:57AM1.15m
8:55PM1.80m
9:47AM1.18m
9:44PM1.74m
10:35AM1.20m
10:31PM1.62m
11:23AM1.22m
11:18PM1.47m
12:12PM1.24m
00:06AM1.30m
Low Tide
12:36PM0.27m
2:07AM-0.03m
1:31PM0.24m
2:57AM-0.07m
2:25PM0.23m
3:45AM-0.07m
3:17PM0.24m
4:30AM-0.03m
4:10PM0.28m
5:13AM0.04m
5:05PM0.33m
5:54AM0.13m
6:03PM0.40m
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12
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Feels °C
12
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8
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14
12
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Illawarra? If you are looking for accommodation near Austinmer Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Illawarra, consider staying in Wollongong which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Illawarra where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Kembla which is 21 km (13 miles) away, Engadine, Caringbah and Cronulla.

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