Austinmer Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.31° S 150.94° E

Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 02 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
17.7°C
0.3° 

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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, S swell with 456 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 6th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 6th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on offer for Austinmer Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it's a slow start. The first proper surfable waves we'll see are on Wednesday the 2nd, but to be honest, they're pretty ordinary. We've got a small 2ft south swell pushing through with a 10-second period. The combined energy is a modest 114, and while the morning wind is a light cross-offshore, the conditions are just flat. There's nothing to get excited about, just a few weak lines.

Thursday the 3rd is much the same story—tiny 2ft south swell, and the energy drops right off to 84. The morning has a cross-off breeze, but the swell is just too small to bother with. Friday the 4th shows a slight bump early, with a 2ft south swell and 119 energy under a light offshore from the NW. It's surfable, but only just. Friday afternoon turns into a poor, choppy mess as the wind swings onshore, so it's a morning-only punt.

Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are both write-offs. Saturday gets a nasty 30 km/h offshore wind, but the swell is a jumbled 2ft from the NE with a tiny 6-second period. The energy is a pathetic 66. Sunday afternoon sees a jump in height to 4ft from the south, with a long 12-second period and a whopping 471 energy, but the wind is onshore from the ESE, ruining any chance of clean surf. It'll be a bumpy, blown-out mess.

Now, I'm not one for sugar-coating, but Monday the 7th is another below-par day. A 3ft SSE swell with 8-second period and 172 energy isn't going to win any prizes, and the morning cross-off breeze is only good if you're desperate for a splash.

Tuesday the 8th through to Wednesday the 9th is a long stretch of poor quality. The swell tries to build on the 9th, with a 5ft NE pulse in the afternoon (255 energy), but it's straight onshore and choppy. Absolutely not worth a paddle.

Then, hold onto your boardies, because Thursday the 10th is a monster. The swell prediction is massive, with an 12ft south swell in the morning and an 12ft SSE swell in the afternoon. The energy readings are through the roof at 2407 and 2357. But mate, this is way too big for a beginner break like Austinmer. The wind is light and cross-onshore, but the sheer size will make it a washing machine. Leave this one to the experts only—and even then, it'll be a battle.

Friday the 11th is your standout. The morning cleans up nicely with a 6ft south swell, a 9-second period, and 830 energy. The wind is a light offshore from the north, so expect clean, lined-up waves. This is the best window in the whole forecast. The score is solid, and for a break like this, that's a rare treat. Just know that crowds are on the cards here at Austinmer.

Saturday the 12th also offers a couple of good windows. The morning has a 3ft south swell with 327 energy under a light offshore breeze, and the afternoon shows 3ft from the SSE with a longer 11-second period and 292 energy. Both sessions are clean and worth a look, but the Friday morning is the real highlight.

After that, we slide back into mediocrity. Sunday the 13th to Tuesday the 15th morning sees small, inconsistent swell with poor or mixed winds. Tuesday the 15th afternoon goes glassy with a 3ft ENE swell and only 147 energy, which makes for a very small, clean session if you're on a longboard. Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th are a total loss with strong onshore winds and tiny, messy swell.

So to wrap it up: Friday the 11th morning is your undeniable best bet for a decent session. Saturday the 12th is the backup plan. Everything else is barely worth getting wet for.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Period (s)
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0.5
S
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0.4
SSE
10
0.7
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0.5
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7
0.4
SSE
11
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9
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10
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NE
6
0.8
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1.3
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1.1
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SSE
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SSE
8
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
77
73
49
53
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32
92
26
39
43
30
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125
456
165
112
140
119
142
120
50
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
15
WSW
15
NW
15
WSW
20
W
10
WSW
10
NW
15
NNE
10
NW
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NNW
30
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SSW
15
ESE
5
NW
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N
15
SSE
15
SSE
5
NE
25
NE
10
WNW
Wind State
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High Tide
11:28AM1.41m
11:50PM1.11m
12:22PM1.41m
00:56AM1.01m
1:27PM1.40m
2:19AM0.94m
2:40PM1.42m
3:46AM0.95m
3:54PM1.47m
5:00AM1.00m
4:59PM1.53m
5:58AM1.09m
5:56PM1.59m
Low Tide
5:55PM0.31m
5:45AM0.32m
7:04PM0.34m
6:40AM0.40m
8:25PM0.34m
7:50AM0.45m
9:47PM0.30m
9:09AM0.46m
10:57PM0.22m
10:24AM0.42m
11:54PM0.14m
11:28AM0.35m
00:42AM0.07m
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5:37
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Temp °C
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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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