Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 464 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Looks like we’ve got a bit of a mixed bag on the cards for Austinmer Beach over the next couple of weeks. The opening stretch is pretty ordinary, so don’t get too excited just yet. There’s a decent pulse building for the second week, but we’ll have to work through the flat spells to get there.
The week kicks off Friday the 28th of August with some 5ft SSE swell pushing through, but the wind is a mess – Friday morning it’s a light cross-shore, but the wave energy is moderate (538), and the water temp is sitting around 64°, which is about average for this time of year. Friday arvo the wind swings cross-on and gets choppy, and the quality drops right off. Saturday and Sunday stay pretty average, with dropping swell and onshore winds making for messy, unappealing conditions. Monday the 31st of August shows some hope early with a light northerly and clean conditions on that 3ft S swell (288 energy), but the afternoon gets chewed up again. Tuesday the 1st of September is more of the same – small swell, clean enough mornings, but nothing to write home about. Wednesday the 2nd of September drops to tiny 2ft to 2ft, and while Wednesday afternoon goes glassy, it’s barely breaking.
Then we hit a real flat patch. Thursday the 3rd of September through to Saturday the 5th of September morning is next to nothing – swell down to 1.0ft, energy dropping to 42. That’s a proper lull. Saturday the 5th of September afternoon shows a tiny pulse of 3ft S groundswell (167 energy) with glassy conditions, but it’s small, and the bigger picture is still quiet.
Now here’s where it gets interesting – Monday the 7th of September. The models are showing a big spike: 12ft S swell with strong wave energy (3561) and clean cross-shore winds. That is a massive jump, but the truth is, at 12ft this break gets completely blown out for paddle surfing – that’s expert-only territory, and the data says it’s too big for this spot. The swell stays solid into Tuesday (7ft), but the winds stay cross-on for most of it. If you’re a strong surfer and you’re comfortable with heavy, out-of-control waves, Monday morning might be a spectacle, but for most of us, it’s a “watch from the beach” day. The best wave quality actually shows up on Wednesday the 9th of September afternoon – clean offshore wind from the west, 2ft swell but with a very long 18-second period (332 energy). That’s a proper groundswell, and while it’s small, it could be super clean and lined up for the experienced crew who know the points around here. Thursday and Friday fade back into poor, choppy conditions.
Overall, the standout window for real, enjoyable surf is pretty narrow. If I had to pick one, I’d roll the dice on Monday the 7th of September morning if you’ve got the skills for a big, powerful S swell – just be prepared for a wild, expert-only session. For the rest of us, the Wednesday afternoon of the 9th of September with that glassy offshore and 18-second period is the pick for clean, fun waves, even if it’s small. Crowds around here can get going sometimes, so keep that in mind.
Stay patient – it tends not to stay poor for long around here.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 11 |
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511 | 446 | 261 | 241 | 181 | 131 | 123 | 203 | 275 | 140 | 166 | 103 | 158 | 149 | 102 | 71 | 48 | 31 | 19 | 18 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | off | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:16PM1.53m | 8:51AM1.27m | 8:52PM1.50m | 9:26AM1.33m | 9:30PM1.43m | 10:03AM1.38m | 10:11PM1.34m | 10:43AM1.41m | 10:56PM1.23m | 11:28AM1.41m | 11:50PM1.11m | 12:22PM1.41m | 00:56AM1.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:59PM0.28m | 2:45AM0.11m | 2:40PM0.25m | 3:16AM0.11m | 3:22PM0.25m | 3:48AM0.13m | 4:08PM0.25m | 4:22AM0.18m | 4:58PM0.28m | 5:01AM0.25m | 5:55PM0.31m | 5:45AM0.32m | 7:04PM0.34m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 24 | 22 | 16 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 27 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 14 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | ENE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 10 |
511 | 26 | 261 | 241 | 181 | 131 | 123 | 203 | 275 | 140 | 166 | 103 | 158 | 149 | 102 | 71 | 48 | 31 | 11 | 5 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SSW 11 | NE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 11 |
27 | 40 | 17 | 102 | 109 | 76 | 71 | 25 | 59 | 130 | 100 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 33 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SSE 15 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | NE 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | NE 6 |
59 | 39 | 34 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 44 | 13 | 22 | 20 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 19 | 14 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 2 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | NNE 5 | NW 2 | WNW 3 | W 3 | — |
— | 446 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 54 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 88 | 0 | 7 | 35 | 0 | 7 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
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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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