Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,064 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM. 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 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s check out what’s shaping up for Austinmer Beach.
The first few days are pretty flat. Monday the 27th has a little 3ft S swell, but it’s glassy in the morning, so you might get a couple of rides on a log. The energy is weak (172) and the short period means it’s not got much grunt. By afternoon it’s cross-shore and even smaller. Tuesday the 28th drops to 1ft – barely a bump. Wednesday the 29th is 0.3ft and clean but nothing. So there’s a gap of a few days with no real surf.
Thursday the 30th morning jumps up to 7ft from the S, with massive energy (1097) – that’s way too big for this beach. It’s a cross-offshore wind, but the swell is overpowering. Not for beginners.
Friday the 31st morning is the first real standout. The swell drops to 5ft from the S, glassy conditions, and clean. The energy is 502 – solid and rideable. This is a good window for surfers who know what they’re doing. Water temp is about normal for the season.
Saturday the 1st of August has 4ft from the SSE, but it’s cross-shore and a bit messy. Sunday the 2nd is similar with 3ft, though the morning is clean. Nothing special.
Tuesday the 4th of August afternoon is a highlight: 5ft from the S, clean cross-offshore wind, and energy of 529. That’s quality. The swell direction is close to the optimum east, so it works fine. The period is 9 seconds – a bit short but punchy.
Wednesday the 5th has 6ft from the SSE, but it’s cross-shore and choppy. No good. Thursday the 6th is too big at 7ft, with strong winds and lumpy. Avoid.
Friday the 7th is blustery with 4ft and cross-offshore wind, but it’s clean. Not great.
Saturday the 8th of August morning has a glassy 7ft from the SSE, but that’s extreme energy (1355) – only for experts, and it’s a handful.
Sunday the 9th morning is a good bet: 5ft from the SSE, clean with a light offshore, and energy of 355. That’s fun size for intermediates. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s got some push.
After that, Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th drop into small, clean surf but not much power. The 11th has a 3ft S swell with a very long period of 12 seconds and a fresh offshore, but energy is only 327 – clean but slow.
Best on offer is the Friday the 31st of July morning – 5ft, glassy, from the S. The other standout is the afternoon of Tuesday the 4th of August – clean, 5ft, solid energy. Crowds are possible, so get out early.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 13 | S 16 | S 11 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 212 | 158 | 118 | 43 | 16 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 459 | 766 | 878 | 734 | 499 | 432 | 283 | 238 | 248 | 193 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 6:56AM0.95m | 6:53PM1.48m | 7:36AM0.99m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:07AM0.30m | 12:15PM0.43m | 1:45AM0.24m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 20 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | NNE 4 | SE 13 | S 11 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 212 | 158 | 118 | 43 | 16 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 459 | 324 | 878 | 734 | 499 | 432 | 283 | 238 | 248 | 193 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 15 | NE 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 14 | S 7 | S 16 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 13 | E 13 | NE 11 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | SE 18 | NE 8 | SE 7 | NE 4 | SE 15 | SE 6 | SE 13 | E 8 | E 13 | E 12 | — | — | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 18 |
| kJ | 4 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 2 | — | NNE 4 | WNW 3 | W 2 | SW 4 | WSW 3 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 766 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 66 | 137 | 211 | 336 | 266 | 0 | 2 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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