Austinmer Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.31° S 150.94° E

Issued: 3 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
18.2° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, SE swell with 2,035 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 8th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Imperial:

Alright, crew, let’s have a yarn about the surf over the next couple of weeks. Overall, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. There’s some solid swell to start, but the breaks are going to be a bit tricky at first. The water temp is sitting around 65°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises with the chill.

So, for Tuesday the 7th, we’ve got a big one at Austinmer Beach. We’re looking at a pumping 12 ft swell from the southeast, and with that combined energy sitting at a massive 4881, it’s a powerhouse. But honestly, this is too big for this spot. It’s a beginner-friendly break and 12 ft is just overwhelming. The cross-shore wind isn’t doing it any favours either. I’d give this a miss unless you’re a proper expert.

Wednesday the 8th still has some energy, with a 8 ft swell in the morning, dropping to 8 ft in the afternoon, both from the southeast. The combined energy is still very strong (1405 and 2271), but again, these are sizes that are really only for experienced surfers. The wind is cross-shore, making it bumpy.

Wednesday night's slow drop brings us into Thursday the 9th. The swell drops to 5 ft, but the conditions are pretty average. The wind is cross-shore, there’s some rain around, and the tide might be playing games. The energy is down to a moderate 721, then 562. Not a great one.

Now, look at Friday the 10th. This is where it gets interesting. We’ve got a clean 5 ft swell from the SE in the morning, but the real story is the wind. It’s glassy. That’s a major positive. The wave energy is moderate at 325. The catch is the quality score is low, so the waves themselves might not be perfect, but if you’re just wanting to get wet and have a few clean little ones, this is your window. The afternoon turns a bit onshore, so the morning is the go.

Saturday the 11th is looking clean and fun. Offshore wind from the WNW in the morning (10 km/h) and NW in the afternoon (10 km/h) will groom up that 4 ft SE swell. The energy is moderate (289). Could be a nice little surf for a Saturday. The crowd factor is listed as "sometimes," so it might get a bit busy, but a clean 4 ft beach break with offshore winds? That's a good time.

Sunday the 12th is a write-off. Swell drops to 2 ft, and the wind, while offshore and clean, is too strong for any decent waves. The energy is weak (104). Not worth paddling out.

The next few days are pretty flat until Wednesday the 15th. But then, hold onto your boards, because Thursday the 16th is the true standout. We’re looking at a solid 7 ft groundswell from the SSE with a very long period of 12 seconds. The combined energy is a hefty 1645. The wind is glassy in the morning. This is a serious swell for experienced surfers. It’s too big for beginners, but if you’ve got the skills, this is the pick of the whole forecast. The long period means it’s going to be powerful and have good shape, but at a beach break like this, it might be a bit tricky with the sets closing out.

Friday the 17th still has a nice 5 ft swell from the SSE, and cross-offshore winds in the morning will keep it clean. Energy is moderate (561). A solid follow-up session.

Saturday the 18th rounds out the week with a 5 ft swell, clean offshore wind, and moderate energy (619). A very good option.

After that, the swell fades through the rest of the second week. Sunday the 19th has some smaller 3 ft waves, but the wind is good. By Monday the 20th, the wind is getting strong and it’s not ideal. Tuesday and Wednesday the 21st-22nd see the swell pick up again, but we’re back to 8 ft and 10 ft, which is too big for here again. The energy is strong (1057 to 2233), but that’s a pass.

So, two standouts: Friday the 10th morning for a glassy, clean, beginner-friendly 5 ft session, and Thursday the 16th morning for the experienced crew. That 7 ft groundswell with glassy conditions is the one to circle on your calendar.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
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AM
PM
Night
AM
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Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
!
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3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SE
11
3
SE
11
2.4
SE
10
2.3
SSE
10
1.9
SE
10
1.6
SE
10
1.6
SE
10
1.6
SE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.3
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
0.7
ESE
11
0.7
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
11
0.5
ESE
10
0.4
S
10
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
S
11
0.5
S
8
0.7
S
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2717
2035
1207
981
652
489
479
384
318
339
263
164
133
121
88
57
29
14
23
28
104
Wind (km/h)
20
S
15
S
20
SSW
15
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
SSE
5
WSW
5
SW
5
E
10
NW
10
WNW
10
NW
15
NW
25
W
25
W
15
W
20
W
20
W
25
W
10
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:22AM1.17m
2:29PM1.31m
2:30AM1.09m
3:26PM1.40m
3:45AM1.05m
4:24PM1.50m
5:00AM1.03m
5:22PM1.60m
6:09AM1.05m
6:18PM1.70m
7:10AM1.09m
7:12PM1.77m
8:06AM1.12m
Low Tide
7:32PM0.50m
7:48AM0.25m
8:46PM0.46m
8:41AM0.28m
10:01PM0.38m
9:39AM0.30m
11:11PM0.27m
10:39AM0.31m
00:15AM0.15m
11:39AM0.29m
1:13AM0.04m
12:36PM0.27m
2:07AM-0.03m
rain showers
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light rain
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part cloud
part cloud
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clear
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clear
clear
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7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:00
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4:59
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:02
 mm
1
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
15
14
15
15
12
14
14
13
15
15
12
18
17
13
13
11
11
18
15
10
15
Feels °C
11
10
11
12
9
12
12
12
13
13
10
15
14
9
6
4
6
13
10
4
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
SE
11
3
SE
11
2.4
SE
10
2.1
SE
10
1.6
SE
9
1.6
SE
10
1.6
SE
10
1.6
SE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.4
SE
9
1.3
SE
9
1.1
SE
9
0.9
SE
8
0.7
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
11
0.5
ESE
10
0.5
S
7
0.3
S
6
0.3
S
11
0.5
S
8
0.7
S
10
Energy kJ
2164
1740
1207
850
466
489
479
384
318
339
263
164
112
121
88
57
24
7
23
28
104
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
14
1.2
ESE
12
1.2
ESE
11
1
ESE
11
0.6
ESE
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
21
0.3
ESE
14
0.6
ESE
12
0.7
ESE
11
0.6
SSE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
8
0.3
S
6
0.2
S
11
0.1
E
7
Energy kJ
198
440
366
226
78
5
9
36
121
133
44
16
9
17
14
7
10
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
23
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.4
S
10
0.1
S
11
0.2
ESE
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
11
6
5
8
7
5
4
4
4
29
2
6
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SE
11
3
SE
11
2.3
SSE
10
1.9
SE
10
0.3
N
2
0.4
NW
3
0.6
WSW
4
0.8
WSW
4
0.6
W
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
WSW
3
0.2
W
3
Energy kJ
2717
2035
981
652
1
3
10
16
9
4
3
7
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
49
41
7
13
0
0
5
0
0
77
0
0
0
0
6
66
0
5
6
5
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
6
4
4
5
4
4
3
4
2
5
5
4
8
6
5
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
5
5
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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).

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