Austinmer Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.31° S 150.94° E

Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
17.8°C
0.2° 

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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 15 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 2,413 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period with NE 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 14th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 15th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 16th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, there’s a bit of a slow start. Monday the 14th has tiny waves – we’re talking 2ft – and while the wind’s light, there’s just no energy behind it. It’s a bit of a dud. Monday afternoon is worse, with a short, messy 3ft swell from the NE at only 6 seconds. Not worth wetting the suit for.

Tuesday the 15th is more of the same – small, weak, and wonky. The swell drops right off, and you’ve got onshore winds making a mess of it. Honestly, you could sleep in.

Now, Wednesday the 16th is where things get interesting. We’ve got a big pulse of 10ft swell rolling in from the south with a 10-second period. The combined energy is absolutely cranking at 1706 (moderate wave energy). This is serious size. The wind is cross-shore in the morning but it’s a fresh 19 mph, so it’ll be lumpy. The swell is over 8ft, so this one is for experienced surfers only. Big, raw, and a bit wild. The morning looks like the better window.

Thursday the 17th still has some serious size, with 8ft from the SSE. Still a big-energy day (930). Light winds early make it more manageable, but again, this is expert territory. The swell is still well over 5ft, so beginners should sit this one out.

Friday the 18th is the real standout of the whole period. The swell drops to a much friendlier 4ft from the SSE, but the period is a decent 9 seconds. The wind goes glassy in the morning – absolute perfection. Combined energy sits at 310 (moderate wave energy). This is your clean, fun, paddle-out-and-enjoy session. For a sunny morning with glassy conditions and waist-to-chest high waves, this is as good as it gets for a longer board or a fun shortboard.

From Saturday the 19th onwards, it fades out. Saturday morning has small 2ft waves with clean conditions but low energy (129). The rest of the week looks pretty flat or weak. There’s a bit of size trying to come back on Monday the 21st with 7ft from the SSE, but the wind is onshore and the setup looks messy. For the following days, it’s all poor conditions or marginal at best. The wind stays messy from the NE or onshore, with waves running from 3ft to 6ft but no clean windows. Light rain rolls in from the 27th, and it’s just not worth chasing.

If you’re hanging for something solid, Wednesday the 16th is big and raw, and Friday the 18th morning is the clean, glassy gem. Don’t sleep on Friday.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
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Sunday
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Direction
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S
11
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6
0.9
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7
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NE
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1
SSE
6
2.5
SSE
9
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3.5
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11
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0.3
SSE
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0.2
SSE
20
0.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
85
66
78
50
82
933
1667
1677
2335
920
554
315
276
211
108
73
51
26
15
39
30
Wind (km/h)
10
N
15
NE
10
WNW
10
SSW
20
S
25
SSW
30
SSW
35
S
25
SSW
10
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10
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10
NW
5
NE
10
NE
10
NW
10
WSW
5
ENE
15
WNW
10
NW
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:18PM1.22m
10:37AM1.41m
11:00PM1.09m
11:17AM1.36m
11:46PM0.98m
12:02PM1.30m
00:43AM0.90m
12:58PM1.25m
1:57AM0.85m
2:06PM1.22m
3:21AM0.85m
3:17PM1.23m
Low Tide
4:18PM0.23m
4:14AM0.28m
5:05PM0.29m
4:47AM0.37m
5:56PM0.37m
5:23AM0.46m
6:56PM0.43m
6:08AM0.53m
8:07PM0.47m
7:08AM0.59m
9:23PM0.47m
8:26AM0.60m
10:27PM0.42m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
22
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7
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11
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25
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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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