
Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with 1,592 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Austinmer Beach for the next couple of weeks.
It’s a slow start. Tuesday and Wednesday are flat—tiny swells with barely any energy, and the reports say it’s poor. You’re looking at a couple of days of nothing before anything worthwhile shows up.
Thursday morning, July 30th, things start to move. There’s a 1ft southerly swell, short period, but the energy picks up to 325 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-offshore, so the waves will be clean. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so a good chance for the learners to get wet. Not a standout, but it’s a start.
Friday morning, July 31st, the swell bumps to 2ft from the south, period 10 seconds, energy at 505 (moderate). The wind is light cross-shore, so it’s rideable, but the report calls it marginal. Friday afternoon gets messy with a cross-onshore wind.
Saturday, August 1st, is a bit of a dud. Swell drops to 1ft, energy down to 282, and the wind is mixed. Only marginal conditions.
Now, Sunday morning, August 2nd, is a real standout. The swell is 2ft from the SSE, with a lovely long period of 12 seconds (groundswell). The energy is a solid 718 (moderate to strong). The wind is cross-offshore from the NNW, light at 6 mph, so the surf will be clean. The report says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the pick of the first week. The long period means the waves will have real shape and power, and the gaps between sets will make paddling out easier. Just keep in mind that at a beach break, a long period swell can sometimes straighten out, but with the cross-off wind, it should be fun. The water temperature is 65°, which is about normal for this time of year.
Sunday afternoon holds up nicely too, with the same swell and a light cross-off breeze.
Monday the 3rd is a mess. Strong winds and lumpy chop. Skip it.
The middle of the week—Tuesday the 4th through Thursday the 6th—sees a big pulse of swell. We’re talking 3ft on Tuesday and Wednesday, dropping to 3ft by Thursday. The energy is huge: 1633 on Tuesday morning (very strong). But the report is clear: the swell is too big for this break. At 3ft, it’s only for experts, and even then, the wind is cross-shore and messy. The beach setup is going to be a churning, lumpy mess. Honestly, this period looks more interesting for the kite surfers than paddle surfing.
Friday the 7th of August is a nice rebound. The swell drops to 2ft from the ESE, period a short 8 seconds, but the wind goes glassy in the morning and afternoon. The energy is 414 (moderate). The report says “expect good surf conditions.” Clean, glassy conditions at a beach break with a 2ft swell is a good session for intermediate surfers. Not a standout, but a solid morning surf.
The following weekend, Saturday the 8th, is ordinary. Small swell, 1ft, and the wind is cross-off in the morning but turns cross and messy in the afternoon. Nothing to rave about.
Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th bring small, clean waves. The swell is 1.0ft from the ENE, period 10 seconds, with glassy or cross-off winds in the morning. The energy is around 230–246 (moderate). The reports say “expect good surf conditions.” These are nice, cruisy sessions for a longboard or a funboard.
Now, looking ahead to the second week, Tuesday the 11th of August is a real standout. The swell is 2ft from the ENE, with a period of 11 seconds (groundswell). The energy is 601 (moderate to strong). The wind is light north-northwest, cross-off, and the report says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is promising. The long period at a beach break can be a bit tricky, but with clean conditions and a solid 2ft, it’s going to be a quality session. Worth keeping an eye on.
Wednesday the 12th also looks good. The swell is 1ft from the ENE, period 12 seconds, energy 574, with a light cross-off wind. Clean waves again. This is a solid run of surf for the second week.
So, to wrap it up: the best on offer is Sunday the 2nd of August and Tuesday the 11th of August. Sunday is the stronger, more consistent groundswell with clean cross-off winds. Tuesday is a close second, with a slightly smaller swell but also clean and long period. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 13 | S 16 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 8 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 48 | 320 | 252 | 862 | 500 | 516 | 423 | 276 | 197 | 466 | 702 | 421 | 325 | 176 | 385 | 889 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 7:32PM1.52m | 8:13AM1.04m | 8:08PM1.55m | 8:49AM1.08m | 8:44PM1.56m | 9:25AM1.12m | 9:19PM1.53m | 10:01AM1.17m | 9:54PM1.48m | 10:38AM1.21m | 10:31PM1.41m | 11:18AM1.25m | 11:13PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:58PM0.40m | 2:20AM0.20m | 1:39PM0.36m | 2:54AM0.16m | 2:18PM0.34m | 3:26AM0.14m | 2:57PM0.34m | 3:57AM0.13m | 3:38PM0.35m | 4:29AM0.14m | 4:22PM0.36m | 5:02AM0.16m | 5:11PM0.39m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 15 | 17 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | NNE 4 | SE 13 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 15 |
18 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 48 | 320 | 252 | 862 | 500 | 516 | 423 | 276 | 197 | 466 | 702 | 421 | 325 | 176 | 61 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 6 | S 11 | NE 6 | SSE 12 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | SE 14 | SSE 9 | E 18 | SE 14 | NE 4 | S 6 | ENE 16 | NE 10 |
7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 35 | 2 | 46 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 48 | 184 | 6 | 195 | 3 | 41 | 24 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 6 | S 7 | S 16 | NE 7 | E 12 | SSE 15 | — | E 13 | E 13 | — | E 12 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 22 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 16 | S 18 |
8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 22 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 24 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | NW 3 | — | SW 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 3 | NE 4 | WSW 3 | S 6 | SSE 8 | S 8 |
— | 1 | 2 | — | 24 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 115 | 385 | 889 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 68 | 66 | 211 | 346 | 346 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 5 | 88 | 0 | 5 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 120 | 49 | 77 |
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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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