Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,716 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m gonna give it to you straight for Austinmer Beach. This is the only spot that’s really on the radar for the next 16 days, and it’s a bit of a rollercoaster. We’re starting slow, so let’s break it down.
The first day worth paddling out is Monday, September 7th. You’ve got a 4ft swell from the SSE, but the wind is dead flat – glassy at 5 km/h from the NNE. That’s a huge win for cleanliness. The wave energy is moderate at 287. It’s not going to be epic, but for a beginner-friendly beach, it’s a clean, fun little session.
Now, the one day that’s got my heart beating a little faster is Thursday, September 10th. The swell is a solid 8ft from the S, with a 10-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, and the energy is massive – 2549. The problem is, the forecast says it’s too big for this break. For a beach, that’s expert-only territory. The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it won’t be glassy, but the power is undeniable. If you’re a local charger, this is the day to have a look, but expect a crowd – it gets busy here sometimes.
After that, the next week is a bit of a letdown. Friday, September 11th morning has a 6ft SSE swell with a light, clean offshore breeze, which is nice, but the energy is just moderate (653). The rest of the week is a mess of onshore winds and chop. By Sunday, September 13th, we get a clean 3ft S swell with offshore winds, but it’s a small window.
The second week is mostly a fade. Monday, September 14th morning has a clean 3ft SSE swell, but it’s small. After that, it’s a lot of onshore junk. Friday, September 18th morning has a 5ft SSE swell with a cross-offshore breeze that might clean it up, but it’s still marginal.
The standout is that Thursday the 10th, but it’s for the brave only. For everyone else, Monday the 7th and Sunday the 13th are your best bets for a clean, fun paddle. There’s a big dry spell from the 15th to the 17th, so don’t plan a trip around that.
Keep your eyes on the horizon.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed morning, calm by Thu afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | NE 7 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 44 | 27 | 15 | 270 | 567 | 283 | 281 | 660 | 450 | 575 | 235 | 208 | 569 | 826 | 1458 | 1177 | 934 | 647 | 577 | 410 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross | on | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:46AM0.95m | 3:54PM1.47m | 5:00AM1.00m | 4:59PM1.53m | 5:58AM1.09m | 5:56PM1.59m | 6:46AM1.18m | 6:46PM1.62m | 7:28AM1.27m | 7:32PM1.61m | 8:08AM1.35m | 8:15PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:47PM0.30m | 9:09AM0.46m | 10:57PM0.22m | 10:24AM0.42m | 11:54PM0.14m | 11:28AM0.35m | 00:42AM0.07m | 12:24PM0.27m | 1:23AM0.03m | 1:15PM0.21m | 2:01AM0.03m | 2:02PM0.17m | 2:37AM0.06m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 20 | 17 | 13 |
Feels °C | 25 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 9 | SSE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | E 9 | SSE 17 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 17 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 567 | 283 | 8 | 8 | 450 | 575 | 235 | 208 | 2 | 29 | 980 | 770 | 934 | 647 | 577 | 410 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | E 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 10 | S 16 | SE 12 | SSE 22 | SSE 17 | S 23 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 |
| kJ | 44 | 27 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 62 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 91 | 162 | 43 | 4 | 4 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 11 | E 11 | — | NE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | — | NE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | ENE 9 | E 16 | E 9 | ESE 10 | SSE 23 | ESE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 9 | 9 | — | 2 | 2 | 8 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 172 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | WSW 3 | SSW 6 | S 9 | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | — | — | NNW 2 | SW 3 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 3 | 35 | 270 | — | — | 281 | 660 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 569 | 826 | 1458 | 1177 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 5 | 5 | 129 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 49 | 40 | 93 | 0 | 77 | 346 | 2 | 7 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 0 |
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