Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, S swell with 2,177 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, giving it to you in feet and Fahrenheit.
We’ve got a slow start, but things get proper solid later on, with a few clean windows. Water temp is about 66°, which is a bit warmer than usual for this time of year – nice.
First real chance is Sunday, July 26th, in the morning. It’s not huge, but it’s the best of the first week. Clean 5ft south swell with an 11-second period (moderate energy of 598). Light cross-off from the SW, so the face should be tidy. This is your best bet early on, but this beginner spot can get a crowd *sometimes*, so get in early.
Monday the 27th morning goes glassy with a northerly puff, but the swell drops right off to 3ft (172 energy) – surfable, but pretty ordinary. Rest of that week into end of July is a write-off.
Thursday, July 30th wakes up. Morning is clean with a 6ft south swell (497 energy) and light cross-off – good paddle. But the afternoon hits with a 10ft south swell, energy up to 3099. Way too big for this exposed beach. Same story Friday the 31st (8ft) and Saturday August 1st (6ft but messy). All expert-only territory.
We get a breather on Sunday, August 2nd, in the morning. Clean 5ft swell from the SE (431 energy) with a long 11-second period and light cross-off from the NW. This is your second standout – clean, manageable waves. Long period means at a beach break it’ll wall up.
Monday, August 3rd morning is also worth a look: 4ft SE swell (274 energy) with light cross-off. Small, but clean.
The real standout for experienced surfers is Saturday, August 8th. The morning is glassy, dead calm, with a massive 10ft south swell at 11 seconds (energy of 3817). It jumps to 12ft in the afternoon (5417 energy). This is serious, expert-only groundswell. Long period makes it better on a point or reef, at the beach it’ll be thumping and closing out. For 99% of us, it’s a day to watch.
Sunday the 9th is still too big (7ft), and Monday the 10th is also big (8ft) with strong offshore wind – clean but powerful and unruly here.
Best on offer: Go for Sunday morning, July 26th for a clean, fun south swell. For the more experienced, Saturday morning, August 8th offers the biggest, cleanest swell of the forecast, but it’s a real beast and only for those who know what they’re doing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 13 | S 16 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 595 | 353 | 212 | 158 | 118 | 42 | 24 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 1527 | 1732 | 1439 | 1495 | 1281 | 1057 | 551 | 411 | 669 | 476 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | off |
High Tide | 6:11PM1.42m | 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 | 11:28AM0.47m | 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 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Feels °C | 14 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 5 | S 10 | S 11 | — | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 595 | 353 | 212 | 158 | 118 | 42 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 919 | 1068 | — | 1108 | 878 | 842 | 551 | 411 | 669 | 476 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 14 | NE 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 15 | E 18 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 199 | 248 | 17 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 14 | SE 18 | NE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 4 | SE 15 | SE 6 | — | S 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | S 15 | — | E 18 |
| kJ | — | — | 7 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 2 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | W 3 | SW 4 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1527 | 1732 | 1439 | 1495 | 1281 | 1057 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 199 | 0 | 68 | 68 | 149 | 453 | 346 | 2 | 5 | 120 | 2 | 34 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
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