Austinmer Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.31° S 150.94° E

Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 26 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
17.9°C
0.5° 

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 26 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, S swell with 785 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s 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 (Aug 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.0m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 27th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 27th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 27th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next couple of weeks at Austinmer Beach is a mixed bag. There’s some decent energy poking through but a lot of ordinary conditions to wade through as well. The water temp’s sitting at 64°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing wild there.

We kick off on Wednesday the 26th, but honestly, it’s pretty poor. Wednesday morning has a weak 3-ft NE swell at a short 8 seconds, with a cross-shore wind chopping things up. The combined swell energy is only 138, so it’s weak, and the afternoon gets worse with a messy 5-ft S swell and cross-onshore wind. Not worth paddling out.

Thursday the 27th has a bit more size – 6-ft S swell in the morning, period at 9 seconds, but the wind is cross-onshore and it’s only marginal. The combined energy is moderate at 560, but the conditions are just not there. A 5-ft S swell in the afternoon with offshore wind might look better on paper, but it’s still marginal.

Friday the 28th morning is the first real standout. We get a clean 5-ft SSE swell with a long 11-second period – proper groundswell – and light cross-shore winds. Combined energy is 548, so moderate. This is a good solid wave for intermediates, but watch out for those longer gaps between sets. The swell is heading out of the SSE, which is generally OK for this exposed beach. The afternoon gets chopped up again, so get in early.

Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th see the swell drop back to 4-ft S/SE. Sunday morning is your best bet here: glassy conditions with a 4-ft S swell. Combined energy is 257, still weak. It’s rideable but nothing to get excited about.

Monday the 31st has a weird one – a 2-ft SSE swell with a very long 16-second period. Combined energy is 283. That long period will mean clean, lined-up waves but very far apart. Best for a point or reef, but at a beach break, it could be a bit too straight. Light cross-shore winds help. Tuesday the 1st of September is tiny, with 2 to 2-ft S swells and glassy or clean conditions – more of a longboard or flat spell.

From Wednesday the 2nd through Friday the 4th, it’s tiny – 1 to 1-ft swells. Not worth a session. There’s a big gap with no real recommendations until Sunday the 6th.

Now Sunday the 6th of September is our second standout, but there’s a big caveat. The morning shows a 7-ft S swell at short 7 seconds, with light cross-onshore wind and combined energy at a strong 455. The forecast says the swell is predicted to be too big for this break – that’s 7-ft over a beach break, which is expert territory. Beginners should stay well clear. The afternoon drops to 6-ft but gets choppier.

After that, Monday the 7th through Thursday the 10th is poor to ordinary – messy winds, weak swells, or strong cross-shore howlers. The Thursday the 10th has 30 mph south winds making it a write-off.

This is a pretty poor run overall, but if you’re after the best on offer, you’ve got two windows: Friday morning the 28th for a clean, long-period groundswell, and Sunday morning the 6th if you’re an expert and don’t mind some size and a short period. The setup on the 6th looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the strong energy and lumpy conditions.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
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NE
8
1.4
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1.9
S
8
2.1
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8
1.4
S
9
0.8
SSE
12
1.6
SSE
11
1.5
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10
1.3
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SSE
11
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
86
180
481
625
304
165
586
446
261
281
180
139
115
144
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119
160
153
151
110
71
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
S
10
S
10
S
5
ESE
10
NW
10
SSW
20
SSE
10
WSW
10
SSE
10
E
5
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0
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10
ESE
5
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5
NNE
20
NE
10
NW
10
NW
5
WSW
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High Tide
7:04PM1.50m
7:42AM1.13m
7:41PM1.53m
8:16AM1.21m
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
Low Tide
12:39PM0.37m
1:44AM0.17m
1:19PM0.32m
2:15AM0.13m
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
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5:32
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Feels °C
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22
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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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