
Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, ENE swell with 186 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here. Let’s talk swell. This forecast is a slow starter, with a lot of tiny, weak days before one proper pulse of energy shows up late in the game. Not a total washout, but you’ve got to be patient.
The first chance to get wet is Thursday, August 6th at Austinmer Beach. You’re looking at 2ft from the S with a 8-second period—weak and short-period. The combined wave energy is only 67, so it’s weak. The morning is clean with a light WSW breeze, but it’s really just a paddle, not a session. Water temp is 65°, which is pretty average for this time of year.
Friday morning, August 7th, is much the same: 2ft SSE at 9 seconds, energy of 96, still weak. Clean conditions with a light SW cross-offshore breeze.
Saturday morning, August 8th, is glassy—zero wind—with 2ft S swell at 8 seconds and energy of 115 (moderate). The glass is a treat, but the swell is still small. Sunday, August 9th, offers a touch more: 3ft from the ENE at 9 seconds, energy of 132 (moderate), and a clean cross-offshore breeze from the NNW. It’s the best of the first week, but it’s not pumping.
Monday, August 10th, has a moderate offshore WNW wind at 25 km/h with 3ft ENE swell, energy at 154 (moderate). Clean, but lacking size.
Now, the big news is Thursday, August 13th. A solid southerly swell arrives: 10ft from the S at 10 seconds, with a massive combined energy of 1802 (very strong). That’s real power. The wind is a moderate cross-shore from the SSW, so it’s messy. But here’s the thing—this is way too big for Austinmer Beach. Over 8ft is expert-only, and it’s a beach break that won’t handle it. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The swell stays big through Friday, August 14th: 8ft SSE with 968 energy (strong), but still too much.
The standout window, and the one to circle, is Tuesday, August 18th morning. The swell drops to 4ft from the ESE with a 10-second period, and energy is 346 (moderate). The wind is light SW cross-offshore, making it clean. This is the best of the whole run—solid, surfable, and well-shaped. It’s not a monster, but it’s your best shot. The break is fairly consistent, but crowds are possible, so get in early.
After that, Wednesday, August 19th, fades to 4ft with a light cross-onshore breeze, marginal at best.
So, bottom line: the first week is tiny. The big swell in the middle is a no-go for paddle surfing. The real highlight is Tuesday, August 18th morning—that’s your target. It’s a long way out, so don’t bank on it, but it’s got potential.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | 10 | 7 | 18 | 15 | 28 | 58 | 72 | 53 | 86 | 58 | 48 | 64 | 43 | 34 | 19 | 119 | 183 | 148 | 105 | 76 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:03PM1.29m | 00:01AM1.20m | 12:53PM1.32m | 1:01AM1.09m | 1:52PM1.36m | 2:15AM1.00m | 2:58PM1.41m | 3:39AM0.97m | 4:05PM1.49m | 4:58AM0.98m | 5:10PM1.58m | 6:05AM1.04m | 6:08PM1.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:07PM0.41m | 6:19AM0.25m | 7:13PM0.42m | 7:08AM0.31m | 8:30PM0.40m | 8:07AM0.36m | 9:51PM0.34m | 9:16AM0.39m | 11:05PM0.25m | 10:26AM0.38m | 00:08AM0.14m | 11:31AM0.33m | 1:02AM0.05m | ||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 10 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | S 5 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 8 |
15 | 4 | 7 | 18 | 15 | 28 | 58 | 72 | 53 | 86 | 58 | 34 | 64 | 43 | 34 | 18 | 119 | 183 | 148 | 105 | 76 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | E 7 | S 10 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | ENE 6 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 7 | NE 4 | E 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 7 | S 7 | ENE 9 |
5 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 38 | 4 | 38 | 48 | 32 | 23 | 6 | 16 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 75 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | ESE 7 | S 5 | SE 12 | S 4 | S 4 | E 12 | E 12 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 10 | E 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 12 | E 13 |
1 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | NNE 4 | NE 6 | N 3 | WNW 4 | W 4 | — | WSW 3 |
3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 19 | 19 | 7 | 34 | 10 | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 66 | 654 | 211 | 5 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 81 | 0 |
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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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