Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, S swell with 209 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming up for Austinmer Beach.
Honestly, mate, it’s looking like a pretty flat and quiet run for the next couple of weeks. We’re kicking off with small, weak surf that will barely get you wet, and the conditions are just ordinary. There’s a massive pulse of swell on the way for the 9th of September, but it’s a double-edged sword – it’s going to be way too big for this spot, so don't get your hopes up. For the most part, we’re looking at a lot of small, gutless days.
Let’s start from now. Tuesday morning, the 1st of September, we’ve got a tiny 3ft swell from the S with an 11-second period. The combined energy is weak (175). The wind is a cross-offshore from the NNW at 9 mph, so it’s clean, but the waves are just small and very ordinary. The afternoon is similar, with a 3ft S swell and light winds, and the energy picks up a touch (230). It’s clean, just nothing to write home about. Wednesday, the 2nd, the swell drops further to 2ft with a 10-second period and light energy (108). The morning has a nice offshore flow from the WNW at 12 mph, keeping it clean, but again, it’s small.
Thursday (3rd) and Friday (4th) are more of the same – tiny swells (1ft to 2ft) and poor conditions for the most part. The wind swings around a lot, and it’s just not worth paddling out. Saturday the 5th sees a bit of a fresh offshore blow from the WNW at 22 mph on the afternoon, but the swell is only 1ft. It’s clean but ultimately flat. Sunday the 6th, we’ve got an onshore wind from the ESE that will chop things up, so give it a miss.
Monday the 7th is a bit of a tease. The morning is messy with rain and a cross-shore wind, but the afternoon cleans up with a 12 mph offshore from the NW and a 2ft S swell. The energy is moderate (198), but the waves are still too small to be exciting.
Now, here’s the big one. On Wednesday morning, the 9th of September, we see a huge spike in the charts. There’s a 10ft S swell with a 10-second period pushing through, and the combined energy is a massive 3263. The wind is glassy, light from the SE. It sounds like a dream, but this break is exposed to that swell and it’s going to be way too big. This is only for very experienced surfers, and even then, it will be a washing machine. The afternoon drops to a 8ft SSE swell (989 energy), but it’s onshore, making it ugly. This is not a beginner’s game.
After that, the surf drops off a cliff. From Thursday the 10th right through to the end of the forecast on the 16th, we are in a major lull. The swell drops to barely 0.7ft to 4ft, with periods mostly around 6 to 11 seconds and very low energy (29 to 216). The winds are a mix of cross and offshores, but it’s all small and weak. There’s a little bump of 3ft on the 16th morning with a clean offshore wind, but the energy is low (139), and it won’t be anything special.
The water temp is about average for this time of year. No real standout here. Crowds are only a concern when there’s surf, and with this forecast, you’ll have the place to yourself. For a consistent break, this is an unusually long run of quiet days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 13 |
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101 | 149 | 138 | 98 | 77 | 73 | 49 | 62 | 34 | 33 | 110 | 45 | 55 | 41 | 26 | 16 | 104 | 45 | 168 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 10:11PM1.34m | 10:43AM1.41m | 10:56PM1.23m | 11:28AM1.41m | 11:50PM1.11m | 12:22PM1.41m | 00:56AM1.01m | 1:27PM1.40m | 2:19AM0.94m | 2:40PM1.42m | 3:46AM0.95m | 3:54PM1.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:22AM0.18m | 4:58PM0.28m | 5:01AM0.25m | 5:55PM0.31m | 5:45AM0.32m | 7:04PM0.34m | 6:40AM0.40m | 8:25PM0.34m | 7:50AM0.45m | 9:47PM0.30m | 9:09AM0.46m | 10:57PM0.22m | |||||||
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 25 | 24 | 17 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 26 | 25 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 22 | 23 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 8 | S 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 13 |
101 | 149 | 138 | 98 | 77 | 73 | 49 | 62 | 34 | 33 | 110 | 45 | 27 | 32 | 19 | 16 | 104 | 45 | 168 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | NE 7 | ENE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 6 | S 12 | S 8 |
16 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 12 | 8 | 19 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 55 | 41 | 26 | 14 | 6 | 23 | 46 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | E 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 7 | ENE 10 | SSE 12 | NE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | ENE 4 |
1 | 10 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 30 | 18 | 19 | 7 | 19 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 4 | NE 5 | N 2 | NNW 2 | — | NW 3 | WNW 2 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | ENE 3 | — | NNW 3 | WNW 4 | SW 2 | — | ENE 6 | NE 4 |
— | 1 | 54 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | 4 | — | 6 | — | 2 | 24 | 1 | — | 12 | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 5 | 2 | 100 | 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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