
Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with 750 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Austinmer Beach. It’s a bit of a mixed bag over the next fortnight, but there are a couple of windows where it’ll be worth paddling out. The water’s sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.
The first real chance to get wet kicks off on the morning of Saturday, August 1st. The swell is a clean 5 ft from the SSE, with a period of 9 seconds and the combined energy all sitting at 342 – not a massive amount of grunt, but enough. The real beauty here is the glassy conditions; it’s dead flat calm, so the surface will be like a mirror. That’s a major positive for any surfer. It’s a beginner-friendly spot and fairly consistent, but crowds can pop up sometimes, so keep an eye out.
Then things get proper interesting. On the morning of Sunday, August 2nd, we’ve got a nice 5 ft swell from the SE, but the period stretches out to 12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a solid 661, and with a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NNW, it’s going to be lined up nicely. This is the standout of the whole outlook. The longer period suggests better-shaped waves and longer gaps between sets, which makes the paddle out easier. It’s a beach break though, so with that long period, it might break a bit straight in sections, but it’ll still be fun.
Wednesday afternoon, August 5th, also looks promising. A 6 ft south swell rolls in with a 10-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 641. Winds are light and cross-offshore from the SW, keeping it clean. The swell is getting a bit chunky – over 5 ft – so it’s starting to push limits for beginners, but for the rest of us, it’s a solid session.
After that, the surf drops off. There’s a small window on the morning of Thursday, August 6th, with 4 ft and glassy conditions, but it’s short-lived. We then hit a dry spell from the 7th through to the 9th, with only small, messy, or onshore conditions. The morning of Sunday, August 9th, has a 4 ft SE swell with clean offshore winds, but it’s just a fun-sized wave – nothing to write home about.
The second week gets quiet. There’s a glimmer on the afternoon of Monday, August 10th, with a 4 ft ESE swell (11 seconds) and a clean offshore wind from the west, giving a combined energy of 316. Worth a look if you’re desperate, but it’s not the standout. By the 12th, we’re into small 4 ft south swells with short periods, and the wind swings fresh and strong from the 13th onward, making it lumpy and messy. The last few days from the 14th are tiny, with 2 ft to 2 ft and strong cross-shore winds – more of a kite session than a paddle one.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
469 | 685 | 459 | 337 | 311 | 521 | 667 | 522 | 314 | 134 | 108 | 29 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 192 | 279 | 235 | 440 | 564 | 385 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:19PM1.53m | 10:01AM1.17m | 9:54PM1.48m | 10:38AM1.21m | 10:31PM1.41m | 11:18AM1.25m | 11:13PM1.31m | 12:03PM1.29m | 00:01AM1.20m | 12:53PM1.32m | 1:01AM1.09m | 1:52PM1.36m | 2:15AM1.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:57PM0.34m | 3:57AM0.13m | 3:38PM0.35m | 4:29AM0.14m | 4:22PM0.36m | 5:02AM0.16m | 5:11PM0.39m | 5:38AM0.20m | 6:07PM0.41m | 6:19AM0.25m | 7:13PM0.42m | 7:08AM0.31m | 8:30PM0.40m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 20 | 18 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
469 | 505 | 459 | 337 | 311 | 521 | 667 | 522 | 314 | 134 | 108 | 29 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 192 | 279 | 235 | 440 | 564 | 385 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SE 15 | E 11 | E 17 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | S 5 | S 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 106 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 13 | E 12 | NE 7 | E 18 | S 21 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | NE 5 | E 15 | E 7 | E 9 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 16 |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 9 | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNW 3 | NE 4 | NNE 5 | NW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | SW 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | — | W 2 | — | — | — |
— | 685 | — | — | — | 10 | 2 | 13 | 38 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 14 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 5 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 149 | 102 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 |
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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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