Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here with the same read, but in feet and miles per hour.

This is a pretty quiet stretch for the most part, with only a few windows that’ll get you really excited. The surf is pretty small and inconsistent through the early part, but as we get into the second week, a couple of solid pulses of energy show up. The winds are mostly light, which is a big plus for keeping things clean.

The first decent run kicks off this Friday morning, the 24th of July. Austinmer Beach will see a clean 4 ft swell from the south at 9 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined swell energy is moderate at 300, and the water temp is about average for this time of year. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so it’s a good spot to get a few fun ones, but it’s only fairly consistent. You might find some company as crowds are sometimes around.

Saturday morning, the 25th, looks even better. The swell hangs in at 4 ft from the south, but the period bumps up to 11 seconds, giving it a bit more punch. The big news is the glassy conditions on Saturday afternoon as the wind drops out completely, with the swell easing to 4 ft. That’s a sweet window for a clean session.

Sunday morning, the 26th, is another solid option. Clean 5 ft south swell at 10 seconds, with light cross-off breeze. The energy is a touch stronger at 428. It’s not a standout, but it’s reliable.

There is a gap after Sunday afternoon. Monday the 27th through to Thursday the 30th is mostly weak, with small swell and onshore or cross-shore wind messing things up. You’ll be looking at knee-high dribble or choppy conditions. Not worth paddling out for.

Now, Friday the 31st of July, that’s a nice little gem. Austinmer Beach cleans right up with a glassy morning, 4 ft from the SSE at 11 seconds. The combined energy is 361, and it’s a clean, long-period groundswell that should offer some fun lines. The morning is the pick with that glassy surface.

The following week brings a couple of big, and I mean *big*, pulses. Thursday the 6th of August, the swell jumps to 10 ft from the SE. That’s way too big for this break, and the energy is massive (1095 in the morning, 1668 in the afternoon). Only for experts, and even then, it might be a washing machine. Not recommended for a paddle.

Friday the 7th of August is the real standout. The morning is glassy, with a 6 ft NE swell at 7 seconds. The combined energy is 787 (strong), and the wind is light offshore. This is the best session of the whole run. Clean, punchy, and with that kind of energy, the waves will have some grunt. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze and 6 ft from the east. This is the one to pencil in.

Saturday the 8th of August, the swell is huge again, 12 ft from the ENE at 11 seconds. Energy is a massive 2974. That’s a big groundswell, and while it’s clean, it’s just too much for this break. That’s a kite-surfing day, not a paddle day.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet is Friday the 7th of August, with a close second being Saturday the 25th of July for the afternoon glass-off. The middle of the first week is a write-off, but the second week has some serious power, just be smart about which day you pick.

Rusty.

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