
Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with 1,458 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with SSE 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m taking a good hard look at the outlook for our local stretch. Let’s be straight with it.
First up, the water temp is sitting at about 64°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing crazy there.
We’re looking at a bit of a slow start, with the first real window of hope showing up on Thursday morning, the 4th. That morning, we’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the south with a 9-second period, and the wind is a light offshore from the WNW. The combined energy is moderate at 232, and it’s looking like the best of the early run. The break is Austinmer Beach, and it’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and exposed to the east. Crowds can pop up here sometimes, so keep your eyes open. The swell direction is south, so it’s not the perfect east angle, but that clean morning should make for some fun, tidy waves.
The real standout, and I mean the one that’s got my heart racing a bit, is Tuesday morning, the 8th. We’re looking at a 7ft south swell with a short 8-second period, and the combined energy is a hefty 1029. However, the wind is a cross-onshore from the south, so it’s going to be a little choppy. But the real kicker here is that the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. For a beginner spot, 7ft is pushing it, and the short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy. This one is really only for the experienced crew who know how to handle a bit of mess and size.
We hit a bit of a lull, but then Monday morning, the 14th, offers another chance. A 4ft swell from the northeast with a short 7-second period, and a light offshore from the north. The combined energy is 318, which is moderate. The conditions are clean, but the swell is small and short, so it’ll be a bit weak and crumbly. It’s a surfable option, but nothing to write home about.
The final mention is for Thursday morning, the 17th. We’ve got a 5ft south-southeast swell with a super short 6-second period, and a solid offshore wind from the WNW. The combined energy is 217. The wind is good, but that period is so short, the waves will be steep and close out quickly. It’s a clean, offshore day, but the swell shape is going to be frustrating.
So, to wrap it up: the clear winner is the morning of Thursday, the 4th. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, the wind is right, and it’s the most user-friendly of the whole run. The Tuesday the 8th is a big, powerful, but messy option for the brave. The rest of the window is mostly small, weak, or too big. Keep your expectations in check, and you might snag a few fun ones.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the W by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 7 | S 11 | S 9 | NE 6 | NE 7 | S 8 | S 12 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 |
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52 | 32 | 198 | 68 | 57 | 60 | 52 | 49 | 57 | 625 | 269 | 197 | 140 | 328 | 569 | 138 | 82 | 240 | 419 | 645 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 6:46AM1.18m | 6:46PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:24PM0.27m | 1:23AM0.03m | |||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 30 | 28 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 17 | 10 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 25 | 23 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 20 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 7 | S 7 | S 9 | NE 6 | NE 7 | S 8 | S 12 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 10 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SSE 9 |
52 | 32 | 198 | 68 | 23 | 60 | 52 | 49 | 57 | 625 | 269 | 197 | 140 | 8 | 449 | 138 | 82 | 9 | 8 | 645 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 11 | E 9 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | E 10 | ENE 4 | NE 6 | E 11 | E 10 | SE 8 | — | S 17 | SSE 20 |
12 | 12 | 15 | 9 | 57 | 7 | 44 | 27 | 24 | 12 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 57 | — | 6 | 38 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 7 | N 8 | E 10 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 6 | E 10 | E 8 | N 10 | E 10 | ENE 10 | E 17 | E 16 | ENE 9 |
19 | 18 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | E 2 | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | NW 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 8 | — | — | NNW 2 | NE 4 | SSE 7 | S 8 | SE 9 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — |
5 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 191 | — | — | 1 | 17 | 328 | 569 | 74 | — | 240 | 419 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 34 | 101 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 329 | 49 | 5 | 37 | 0 | 77 | 485 | 120 |
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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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