Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s in store for Austinmer Beach.

First up, the water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there. The early part of the week is pretty ordinary, with small waves and onshore winds making things messy. We’ve got a long stretch of mediocre surf ahead, but there are a couple of windows where it all comes together.

Saturday morning (August 8th) is tiny, with a 2ft S swell and glassy conditions thanks to a light NNW breeze. The combined swell energy is weak (91), so you’ll be on a log or a fish, but it’s clean. Saturday afternoon turns ugly with a cross-on NE wind, so that’s a write-off. Sunday morning (August 9th) stays small but clean with a 2ft ENE swell and cross-off winds. The energy is still low (96). It’s surfable but nothing to write home about. Sunday afternoon picks up a little to 3ft ENE with a 9-second period, and the energy jumps to 171, still clean but just average.

Monday morning (August 10th) sees a bigger pulse of 6ft ENE swell, but the wind is cross-off from the NNW at 25 km/h. The energy is solid (576), but the period is only 9 seconds, so it’s a bit of a mushy mess. Monday afternoon stays cleaner but drops to 5ft. Not great.

Tuesday (August 11th) is a gem in the middle of the week. Morning and afternoon both have offshore wind from the W at 20 km/h, with clean 2ft ENE swell. The energy is weak (73 and 85), but for a small board or a longboard, those conditions are pure glass. It’s a standout for the cleanest, most user-friendly conditions of the early period.

Wednesday (August 12th) is a step back – cross-off winds and choppy, poor surf. Thursday morning (August 13th) brings a 5ft S swell with a 9-second period and light cross-off wind, energy at 354, and the forecast says good surf. That’s one of the better windows. Friday morning (August 14th) is a real standout: glassy conditions with a 4ft S swell, 10-second period, and 250 energy. The wind is dead calm, so it’s as clean as it gets. Perfect for a morning session.

The weekend (August 15-16) is mixed. Saturday has a 5ft S swell but cross-shore winds, energy at 609 – plenty of push, but it’s a bit lumpy. Sunday afternoon (August 16th) goes glassy again with a 4ft SSE swell, 9-second period, and 231 energy. That’s another clean, user-friendly session, but the swell is a bit short-period.

The second week (August 17th onwards) is quieter. Monday (August 17th) is small and choppy. Tuesday (August 18th) and Wednesday (August 19th) are poor with onshore winds and small, short-period swell. Thursday morning (August 20th) is a brief highlight: 5ft E swell, 8-second period, cross-off wind from the N, and clean conditions. The energy is 291 – not huge, but it’s the best of the late period. Saturday morning (August 22nd) is a write-off, but Saturday afternoon (August 22nd) gets a clean 4ft ENE swell with offshore wind from the W, energy at 316, and good conditions. Sunday morning (August 23rd) is similar with a 4ft ENE swell, 10-second period, cross-off wind, and 280 energy – clean and fun.

The best on offer: Friday morning (August 14th) is the clear winner – glassy, 4ft S swell, 10-second period, and 250 energy. It’s clean, it’s easy, and it’s the kind of session that makes you forget the rest of the week. Tuesday morning (August 11th) is a close second for the pure glassy conditions, even if the swell is small.

Remember, Austinmer Beach is a beginner-friendly spot, so anything over 5ft starts to get too big for learners. The 6ft pulse on Monday (August 10th) is a bit much for the inexperienced. The 5ft to 5ft swells later in the period are better for intermediate surfers.

Rusty, signing off.

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