Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, S swell with 4,093 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with ENE 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 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 12s 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 0.9m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. We’ve got Austinmer Beach on the radar, and let me tell you, it's a bit of a slow starter. There's nothing really worth paddling out for until Friday morning, July 24th. That's our first window.
We've got a bit of a wait, so hold tight. Friday morning looks like it could be alright. The swell is coming in at 5ft from the south with a period of 9 seconds, which is okay but nothing special. The combined energy is moderate at 336, and with a light WSW breeze, it should be clean. You might get a few fun ones.
Saturday, July 25th is where things start looking up. The morning has a 5ft south swell, period 11 seconds, with a clean offshore wind from the WNW. The energy is a solid 456. Then, Saturday afternoon? That's the real gem. The wind drops right off to almost nothing, going glassy from the SW, and the swell settles to 3ft from the south with a 217 energy reading. It'll be smooth as silk.
Sunday, July 26th also has some promise. The morning is looking glassy with a 5ft south swell at 11 seconds and a strong 463 energy. That’s a great chance for some clean, lined-up waves before the onshore kicks in later.
Now, keep in mind that after Sunday, things get a bit ordinary until August 2nd. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no major surprises there.
Looking further ahead, Sunday, August 2nd morning should be worth the wait. It’s glassy again, with a 5ft swell from the southeast at 10 seconds and 421 energy. That’s another clean session on the cards.
But honestly, for the standout, I’ve got to go with Saturday afternoon (July 25th). The glassy conditions with that south swell will make for some beautiful, clean waves at Austinmer. It’s not huge, but it’ll be perfect for a long session.
Now, a heads-up: there's a period starting Wednesday, July 29th through to Friday, July 31st where the swell gets pretty damn big, over 8ft up to 13ft. That’s expert territory, and with strong cross-shore winds from the south, it's going to be messy and dangerous for anyone but the most experienced. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing those days.
For the beginners, stick to the Friday and Saturday mornings we mentioned. Anything over 5ft is going to be a handful, and that bigger stuff later on is no joke.
Alright, that’s the picture from here. Stay safe, pick your windows, and I'll catch you out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 103 | 94 | 73 | 210 | 306 | 528 | 876 | 434 | 208 | 350 | 457 | 346 | 217 | 158 | 92 | 31 | 9 | 14 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:00AM0.92m | 3:41PM1.30m | 4:12AM0.87m | 4:35PM1.33m | 5:17AM0.88m | 5:25PM1.37m | 6:11AM0.91m | 6:11PM1.42m | 6:56AM0.95m | 6:53PM1.48m | 7:36AM0.99m | 7:32PM1.52m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:45AM0.45m | 10:38PM0.47m | 9:39AM0.49m | 11:37PM0.42m | 10:35AM0.49m | 00:25AM0.36m | 11:28AM0.47m | 1:07AM0.30m | 12:15PM0.43m | 1:45AM0.24m | 12:58PM0.40m | 2:20AM0.20m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 9 | 16 | 17 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | NE 6 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 103 | 94 | 73 | 210 | 306 | 528 | 876 | 434 | 208 | 350 | 457 | 346 | 217 | 158 | 92 | 31 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SSE 15 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SE 15 | SE 7 | NE 5 | S 9 | SE 14 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 14 | 45 | 29 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 172 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | — | SE 8 | E 7 | SSE 18 | — | S 19 | E 9 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | SE 18 | NE 7 | SE 16 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 9 |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 67 | — | 7 | 2 | 7 | — | — | — | 12 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | SW 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | W 3 | — | WNW 3 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NW 2 | W 3 | NW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 249 | 453 |
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