Austinmer Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.31° S 150.94° E

Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
18.5° C
1.0° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSE swell with 814 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 30th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 31st Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 2nd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna level with you – this stretch of the Illawarra coast is in for a bit of a mixed bag over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got some decent pulses coming through, but you’re gonna have to pick your moments. The real standout is shaping up for the weekend, and there’s a sneaky good one the following week too.

First up, the only game in town early on is Austinmer Beach. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year. Tuesday the 28th is a non-starter – tiny 1ft S swell with a short period of 8 seconds, and the energy is weak (26). The wind is offshore, but there’s just nothing to ride. Wednesday the 29th is even worse, with a pathetic 0.3ft SE swell; the swell energy drops to a measly 9. Just forget it.

Now, Thursday the 30th morning is where things start to wake up. We get a jump to 4ft S swell, period 9 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (263). The wind is light WSW at 5 km/h, crossing offshore, and the report says “expect good surf conditions.” It’s rated a 2 out of 10, but honestly, for the size, it’s clean and fun. The afternoon looks a bit ordinary with onshore SE wind, so get in early.

Friday the 31st: The swell is solid. Morning has 6ft S swell, a nice 11-second period, and moderate to strong energy (651). The wind is light cross-shore, but the report flags it as marginal. By the afternoon, it’s pushing 7ft S swell with strong energy (1418). That’s getting big for this beach and the wind is cross-onshore, making it pretty messy. It’s the biggest swell of the period, but it’s also a bit too much for a beginner spot like this.

The standout of the whole forecast is Saturday morning, August 1st. We’ve got a 5ft SSE swell, 10-second period, with moderate to strong energy (450). The wind is glassy – absolute dead calm from the south at 5 km/h. That’s as clean as it gets. The report says “expect good surf conditions.” This is your morning. The afternoon turns a bit average with cross-shore NE wind, so don’t sleep in.

Sunday, August 2nd, is also a ripper. Morning brings 5ft SSE swell, a long 12-second period, and strong energy (720). The wind is cross-offshore from the NNW at 15 km/h, keeping it clean. The afternoon holds with 5ft SE swell and clean cross-offshore wind. Both sessions are rated 3 out of 10, which is the highest we’ll see. This is a very solid, consistent day.

Then we hit a long dry spell. From Monday the 3rd through to Tuesday the 12th, the swell drops away and the wind turns onshore or choppy. There are a few tiny, weak days with 2ft to 3ft slop, but nothing worth paddling out for. The energy is weak, often under 100. That’s a gap of about 10 days with no real recommendations.

The only other glimmer is a couple of mornings around the 10th and 11th, where we get a 3ft NE swell with clean cross-offshore wind. The energy is still weak (108), and the period is short (8 seconds), so it’s just a fun, small wave option for a longboard.

So, to wrap it up: your best bet is Saturday morning, August 1st for the glassy conditions and solid 5ft SSE swell. Sunday, August 2nd, is a close second with clean, long-period swell all day. After that, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
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3
3
3
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
8
0.4
S
8
0.3
S
9
0.2
S
8
0.1
SE
13
0.1
S
16
0.5
S
11
1.3
S
9
1.1
S
8
1.8
S
11
1.7
S
11
2.1
S
10
1.7
S
10
1.6
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.4
SSE
12
1.4
SE
12
1.2
SSE
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
43
18
14
8
7
7
58
258
169
736
646
799
550
445
341
261
509
617
359
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
NW
20
W
25
WSW
20
WSW
5
WSW
10
SE
10
W
10
S
15
S
10
SW
5
S
10
NE
10
NW
15
NNW
10
N
15
WSW
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
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
10:38AM1.21m
10:31PM1.41m
Low Tide
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
4:29AM0.14m
4:22PM0.36m
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6:48
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5:12
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Temp °C
12
19
20
12
16
14
9
14
14
9
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11
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15
11
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12
Feels °C
10
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17
9
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10
10
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10
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8
12
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9
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17
8
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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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