Austinmer Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.31° S 150.94° E

Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 28 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
18.5° C
1.0° 

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 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, S swell with 709 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 30th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 30th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 31st Jul)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty coming to you from the beach. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

It’s going to be a pretty quiet start around here, folks. We’ve got a few days of nothing but ankle-snappers and bumpy conditions before things start to show some life. The water temp is sitting at about 65°, which is about what you’d expect for this time of year.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Thursday, the 30th of July. Austinmer Beach will see a 4ft south swell, but it’s a bit of a messy one with a cross-shore wind. The combined energy is moderate at 257, but the wind is just light enough that you might find a few if you’re desperate. Not a standout.

Friday the 31st, the swell pushes up to 6ft from the south, but the wind turns cross-onshore. The energy is stronger at 591 (moderate), but those onshore ripples are going to chop it up. It’s a no-go for a clean session.

Now, here’s the first real bright spot. Saturday, the 1st of August. The morning starts with 5ft of south-southeast swell and the wind goes glassy. That is a beautiful thing. The energy is a solid 328 (moderate). The waves will be clean, peeling down the beach. It’s a beginner-friendly 5ft, so it’s not too big for most. Keep in mind, crowds are *sometimes* a thing here, so you might have some company. This is the best session of the early run.

Sunday the 2nd holds on with a 4ft south-southeast swell and clean offshore winds from the northwest. The energy is 387 (moderate). The waves will be clean and lined up. Another good morning session.

Then we hit a bit of a lull. Monday and Tuesday (3rd and 4th) see the swell drop and the wind turns onshore and choppy. Not worth the paddle.

Wednesday the 5th brings a pulse of 5ft to 8ft south swell, but the wind is howling onshore and the energy gets up to 671 (strong). The break is exposed, and with that dirty wind, it’s going to be a washing machine. If you’ve got a kite, this is more your scene than a paddle.

Here’s the big one for the experts. Thursday morning, the 6th of August. The swell is predicted to be a hefty 8ft from the south-southeast, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 1109 (very strong). But, and this is a big but, the wind is onshore from the east (9 mph). The file says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This is for experts only if you paddle out, but with that wind, it’s going to be a beast. More likely, this is a day for the kites. The afternoon stays messy.

Friday the 7th offers a tease. The morning is marginal (6ft, cross-on, 648 energy), but then Friday afternoon the wind drops to glassy. The swell is still 6ft from the east-southeast, energy is 641 (strong). That glassy wind will make the face smooth. This is a quality window for a surfer who knows what they’re doing.

Saturday the 8th, the morning is glassy again with a clean 3ft south-southeast groundswell (11 seconds, 519 energy). That’s a long period, so the sets will be more powerful and spaced out. It’s a clean, easy paddle for a fun session.

After that, the swell fades out again. Sunday the 9th has a small 3ft south-southeast swell with clean cross-off winds, energy at 231 (moderate). A fun little wave for the log.

The second week drops off significantly. From Monday the 10th through Wednesday the 12th, we’re looking at small, weak, and choppy conditions. The energy drops below 200 and the wind is messy. It’s a stretch of poor surf, so don’t plan a trip around it.

Bottom line: The best bet is Saturday morning, the 1st of August for the glassy, clean conditions on a beginner-friendly swell. For the more experienced crew, Friday afternoon, the 7th of August offers a glassy, solid 6ft wave. The big Thursday the 6th is a monster but only for the brave and the kite crew.

Stay stoked, and keep an eye on the horizon.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
31
Saturday
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Monday
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Period (s)
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8
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8
0.1
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13
0.1
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13
0.5
S
12
1.3
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9
1.4
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11
1.8
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10
1.7
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10
1.7
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10
1.5
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SSE
9
1.3
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10
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12
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11
1.2
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11
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11
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11
0.5
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
14
8
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71
252
483
709
586
539
423
314
295
491
372
317
242
169
115
51
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
NW
20
WSW
25
WSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
SE
10
W
10
S
15
SSE
10
SW
5
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10
NW
10
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10
WNW
10
WSW
15
S
15
SSE
10
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High Tide
7:32PM1.52m
8:13AM1.04m
8:08PM1.55m
8:49AM1.08m
8:44PM1.56m
9:25AM1.12m
9:19PM1.53m
10:01AM1.17m
9:54PM1.48m
10:38AM1.21m
10:31PM1.41m
11:18AM1.25m
11:13PM1.31m
Low Tide
12:58PM0.40m
2:20AM0.20m
1:39PM0.36m
2:54AM0.16m
2:18PM0.34m
3:26AM0.14m
2:57PM0.34m
3:57AM0.13m
3:38PM0.35m
4:29AM0.14m
4:22PM0.36m
5:02AM0.16m
5:11PM0.39m
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Feels °C
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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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