
Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, S swell with 964 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s 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 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks here at Austinmer Beach.
First up, it's a quiet start. There's barely a ripple on Wednesday the 29th of July, with a tiny 0.3ft swell from the SE. It's clean with a cross-off breeze, but honestly, there's nothing to ride. Thursday the 30th sees a pulse of 5ft S swell coming in, but the wind is messy and cross-shore, making it a rough look. You're better off waiting.
Friday the 31st of July is where things get interesting. The morning brings a clean 6ft S swell with a light cross-shore breeze, and the combined energy is moderate (642). By the afternoon, the swell jumps to 7ft from the S, with a solid 1480 combined energy – that's serious push. The wind is a bit cross-onshore, but the forecast says the conditions are right for this break. This is the standout of the whole period. The swell is pushing into the 6ft+ range, so it's one for the experienced crew only. The bigger sets will be packing a punch.
Saturday the 1st of August is a bit of a letdown after that. The swell drops back to 5ft, and the wind is onshore and messy. It's a day to sleep in or watch the comp footage.
Sunday the 2nd of August offers a solid 5ft SE groundswell with a period of 11 seconds. The morning is a beauty with a clean cross-off breeze from the NNW. The combined energy is a solid 700, and the conditions are looking very good. The longer period will mean better-shaped waves, but it might wall up a bit at the beach. This is your second-best option for the week.
After that, the swell backs right off. Monday the 3rd has tiny 3ft waves with light offshore winds, but it's ordinary. Then we hit a long dry spell. From Tuesday the 4th of August right through to Thursday the 13th of August, it's a wasteland of tiny, weak, and often messy surf. The swell heights hover around 1ft to 3ft, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about 2° warmer than average for this time of year – feels a touch mild.
The only flicker in that second week is on Thursday the 13th of August. The afternoon sees a 4ft S swell with a clean offshore wind from the W and a moderate 446 combined energy. It's a long way out, so don't book the time off just yet, but it's a promising sign things might turn around.
Overall, don't waste your time on the small stuff. Hit it hard on Friday the 31st of July for the biggest, most powerful swell, or catch the clean Sunday morning session on the 2nd of August. After that, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed morning, light winds from the S by Thu morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | S 16 | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
7 | 7 | 171 | 320 | 533 | 706 | 640 | 838 | 574 | 461 | 578 | 808 | 685 | 447 | 286 | 170 | 113 | 60 | 32 | 32 | 94 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 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 | 11:18AM1.25m | 11:13PM1.31m | 12:03PM1.29m | 00:01AM1.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:02AM0.16m | 5:11PM0.39m | 5:38AM0.20m | 6:07PM0.41m | ||||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 9 |
Feels °C | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 5 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | SE 13 | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 10 |
1 | 7 | 171 | 320 | 533 | 706 | 640 | 640 | 574 | 461 | 578 | 808 | 685 | 447 | 286 | 170 | 113 | 60 | 32 | 32 | 94 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | S 16 | S 11 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 18 | E 17 | NE 5 | NE 5 | E 16 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | SE 11 |
7 | 5 | 88 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | E 12 | — | E 19 | E 18 | S 22 | E 17 | E 16 | E 16 | NE 8 | NE 5 | ESE 10 | S 5 | E 8 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 7 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 2 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | — | S 9 | — | — | S 10 | — | — | — | NE 4 | N 3 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NW 2 | NE 4 | W 2 | WSW 3 | — | — |
1 | 19 | 5 | — | 380 | — | — | 838 | — | — | — | 10 | 1 | 10 | 33 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 654 | 346 | 5 | 5 | 66 | 0 | 5 | 88 | 0 | 5 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 266 | 0 |
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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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