Austinmer Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.31° S 150.94° E

Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
17.9° C
0.3° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SE swell with 561 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period with SE 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright mates, Rusty here again, but this time in feet and miles. Let’s run it down for Austinmer Beach.

The best window of surf is Sunday morning, August 2nd. That’s your stand-out session. Head-high swell around 5ft coming from the southeast with a 12-second period – that’s proper groundswell energy, and it’s gonna hold its shape. The combined wave energy reads strong at 800, so that ocean’s got some grunt. Wind is a light cross-off from the NNW, keeping the surface clean as a whistle. Water temp is 64°, dead-on average for now. Crowds can show up sometimes, but if you’re on it early, you’ll have pick of the litter. Keep in mind this break takes swell from the east, and this SE swell will wrap in sweet.

Sunday afternoon goes to crap – wind shifts NE and gets cross, not worth the paddle.

Monday (August 3rd) is just small and average. Waves around 3ft to 2ft, with offshore wind in the afternoon, but barely enough power (191 to 143 energy) to get you excited.

Tuesday through Wednesday morning (August 4th–5th) are flat to poor – waves less than 1ft, forget it.

Then from Wednesday afternoon (August 5th) into Friday morning (August 7th), we get a run of 3ft to 5ft south swell, periods around 8–9 seconds, and energy in the 200–325 range. Thursday morning has clean conditions with light west wind – a decent backup. But Friday morning (August 7th) is a real gem – glassy flat calm, easterly wind at 0mph, and 4ft of south swell with clean lines. That’s a solo dawn patrol.

After Friday, it’s a long dry spell. From August 8th through the 17th, swell stays under 3ft, often way smaller, with choppy onshores and fresh winds. A few brief clean moments but the wave energy is weak – mostly below 100. That’s a solid week-plus of slim pickings.

So I’ll say it straight: Sunday morning is the clear winner if you can get out. Friday morning is for the glassy freaks. After that, take a break and watch the forecasts change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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12
1.4
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1.1
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0.9
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0.7
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10
0.4
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Energy kJ
785
561
314
184
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28
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5
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124
196
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194
186
112
67
50
22
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
20
NE
10
NW
15
NW
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WNW
10
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WSW
15
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High Tide
10:38AM1.21m
10:31PM1.41m
11:18AM1.25m
11:13PM1.31m
12:03PM1.29m
00:01AM1.20m
12:53PM1.32m
1:01AM1.09m
1:52PM1.36m
2:15AM1.00m
2:58PM1.41m
3:39AM0.97m
4:05PM1.49m
Low Tide
4:22PM0.36m
5:02AM0.16m
5:11PM0.39m
5:38AM0.20m
6:07PM0.41m
6:19AM0.25m
7:13PM0.42m
7:08AM0.31m
8:30PM0.40m
8:07AM0.36m
9:51PM0.34m
9:16AM0.39m
11:05PM0.25m
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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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