Austinmer Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.31° S 150.94° E

Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
17.9° C
0.4° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, ENE swell with 770 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 19th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 19th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 19th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's chew the fat on what's coming for Austinmer Beach.

It's a slow burner, to be honest. The first few days are a write-off with small, choppy junk. Gotta be patient.

The first real sign of life shows up on Sunday the 19th. We're looking at a 6ft swell from the ENE, with a solid 10-11 second period and moderate energy (786). The wind is a light cross-shore, which is good, but the forecast is only calling it marginal, so keep your expectations in check.

The no-brainer, the session you set your alarm for, is Monday the 20th. The morning is clean. A 5ft ENE swell with a 10-second period, and a light cross-offshore wind from the NNW. The water temp is about 64°, which is about average. The combined energy is moderate (542), and the waves should be holding up well. That's the pick of the entire outlook.

Tuesday the 21st morning is also a beauty, with glassy conditions and a 4ft ENE swell. The energy is lower (337), but if you're after a clean, cruisy session, that's your window.

Jumping ahead, there's a solid pulse of S/SSE swell due around the 29th. The morning of the 29th shows a 6ft S swell with a short 8-second period and moderate energy (770), blown clean by a moderate cross-offshore. The afternoon of the 29th is the second big highlight: a 6ft SSE swell with a longer 11-second period, clean offshore wind from the NW, and a good energy reading (799). That's a proper session.

Now, the 31st of July morning is a different beast. We're looking at an 8ft S swell with a massive energy reading of 2419. That's a ton of power. The wind is clean, but that's way too big for a beginner break like this. That's for the experienced crew only, and only if you know where the sandbars are. The afternoon drops to 7ft, but the wind is ripping at 19 mph, making it a messy, blown-out affair.

The 1st of August sees it drop to a more manageable 5ft SSE swell, but the conditions are just ordinary.

So, to wrap it up: Monday the 20th morning is your top pick for clean, fun waves. The afternoon of the 29th is the other standout, offering more power and size. The 31st is big, but it's a game for the experts only.

Rusty, out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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731
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520
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:31PM1.62m
11:23AM1.22m
11:18PM1.47m
12:12PM1.24m
00:06AM1.30m
1:01PM1.26m
00:57AM1.14m
1:53PM1.27m
1:54AM1.01m
2:46PM1.28m
3:00AM0.92m
3:41PM1.30m
Low Tide
4:10PM0.28m
5:13AM0.04m
5:05PM0.33m
5:54AM0.13m
6:03PM0.40m
6:34AM0.22m
7:05PM0.46m
7:14AM0.31m
8:15PM0.49m
7:57AM0.39m
9:28PM0.50m
8:45AM0.45m
10:38PM0.47m
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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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