Austinmer Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.31° S 150.94° E

Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
18.0°C
0.5° 

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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 9s period, S swell with 2,457 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with SSE 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 (Sep 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 7th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 8th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 9th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the swell window for Austinmer Beach over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s break it down.

The opening stretch is pretty quiet. There’s nothing worth paddling out for until we get to the 7th of September. But don't get too excited, because while Monday morning on the 7th has a bit of 5ft southeast swell, it’s only wrapping at 8 seconds and the wind is a cross-offshore breeze. It’s surfable, but it’s not going to get the heart racing. The combined energy is weak at 311, so I’d keep expectations low.

The real story here is the pulse that comes in on Tuesday the 8th. We’re looking at 7ft of southeast swell with the energy jumping to 662. The winds are cross-shore, but the wave comment tells me that the swell is simply too big for this beach break. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and at that size, it’s going to be a washing machine. Better to watch from the sand. The energy stays strong into Thursday the 10th, with 8ft swell and readings hitting 1131. Still, that’s too much for Austinmer, and the onshore winds will chop it all up anyway.

We see that size start to ease off into Friday the 11th, but it’s still around 7ft with a 9-second period. The morning wind is light but cross-onshore, so it’s messy, and the model says it’s still too big. That theme continues into Saturday the 12th, with 5ft and a better 11-second period, but the light cross-onshore wind keeps it from being clean. It’s not until the 14th that things start to look a little more human. There’s a drop to 2ft with clean, cross-offshore wind, but there’s nothing on it. However, the afternoon brings a funky 4ft northeast swell with a short 5-second period and clean conditions. The energy is weak at 206, but the combined energy is what it is. It’s the only real option that morning, and it’s pretty ordinary.

The middle of the week is a write-off. Tuesday and Wednesday have poor conditions with onshore winds and chop. We do get a brief window on Wednesday the 16th with 4ft of SSE swell and an 11-second period, with clean cross-offshore winds, but it’s not a standout. The 17th looks interesting—the morning has 5ft swell at 10 seconds and it’s completely glassy. That’s about as good as a beach break gets around here, and with the water temp around average for this time of year, it’s worth getting wet. But don't be late, because the afternoon onshores kick in and wreck it.

After that, it goes flat. The 18th has nothing, just tiny 2ft dribble. Then, about a week from now, on the 19th, we see a solid pulse on the charts. 7ft of southeast swell at 12 seconds coming in with clean cross-offshore winds. The energy spikes to 1153, which is strong. But again, it’s too big for this break and it’s a Saturday, so the lineup will be packed. It’s going to be a close-out.

If you’re looking for the best on offer, I’d point you towards the early morning of Thursday the 17th. It’s not the biggest, but the glassy conditions and clean 5ft swell will make it the most fun. The other one is Sunday the 20th morning, which is further out so less certain, but it’s looking like a solid 6ft of SSE swell with a proper offshore wind. That could be a gem if the forecast holds. Keep your fingers crossed.

So, a few small windows, a lot of waiting, and one or two mornings that might just fire. Stay patient.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, light winds from the SSE by Fri morning).

Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
S
8
1.4
SSE
8
1.5
SSE
9
3
S
9
2.2
SSE
8
1.9
SSE
9
1.5
SSE
9
0.9
S
8
2.5
SSE
7
3.5
S
10
2.5
S
9
2.5
SSE
9
3
S
10
2.1
SSE
9
1.9
SSE
9
1.7
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10
1.6
SSE
11
1.4
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
349
238
336
1619
660
572
336
108
710
2162
1041
1097
1514
705
592
574
622
380
232
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
NNW
20
SSE
30
SSW
20
S
10
ESE
10
NW
25
SSW
35
S
25
SSW
25
S
20
S
10
WSW
5
SSE
20
SE
10
SW
10
SSE
15
ENE
10
NW
Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
5:00AM1.00m
4:59PM1.53m
5:58AM1.09m
5:56PM1.59m
6:46AM1.18m
6:46PM1.62m
7:28AM1.27m
7:32PM1.61m
8:08AM1.35m
8:15PM1.56m
8:46AM1.41m
8:57PM1.46m
Low Tide
10:57PM0.22m
10:24AM0.42m
11:54PM0.14m
11:28AM0.35m
00:42AM0.07m
12:24PM0.27m
1:23AM0.03m
1:15PM0.21m
2:01AM0.03m
2:02PM0.17m
2:37AM0.06m
2:48PM0.16m
3:10AM0.12m
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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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