Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on offer for Austinmer Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it's a slow start. The first proper surfable waves we'll see are on Wednesday the 2nd, but to be honest, they're pretty ordinary. We've got a small 2ft south swell pushing through with a 10-second period. The combined energy is a modest 114, and while the morning wind is a light cross-offshore, the conditions are just flat. There's nothing to get excited about, just a few weak lines.

Thursday the 3rd is much the same story—tiny 2ft south swell, and the energy drops right off to 84. The morning has a cross-off breeze, but the swell is just too small to bother with. Friday the 4th shows a slight bump early, with a 2ft south swell and 119 energy under a light offshore from the NW. It's surfable, but only just. Friday afternoon turns into a poor, choppy mess as the wind swings onshore, so it's a morning-only punt.

Saturday the 5th and Sunday the 6th are both write-offs. Saturday gets a nasty 30 km/h offshore wind, but the swell is a jumbled 2ft from the NE with a tiny 6-second period. The energy is a pathetic 66. Sunday afternoon sees a jump in height to 4ft from the south, with a long 12-second period and a whopping 471 energy, but the wind is onshore from the ESE, ruining any chance of clean surf. It'll be a bumpy, blown-out mess.

Now, I'm not one for sugar-coating, but Monday the 7th is another below-par day. A 3ft SSE swell with 8-second period and 172 energy isn't going to win any prizes, and the morning cross-off breeze is only good if you're desperate for a splash.

Tuesday the 8th through to Wednesday the 9th is a long stretch of poor quality. The swell tries to build on the 9th, with a 5ft NE pulse in the afternoon (255 energy), but it's straight onshore and choppy. Absolutely not worth a paddle.

Then, hold onto your boardies, because Thursday the 10th is a monster. The swell prediction is massive, with an 12ft south swell in the morning and an 12ft SSE swell in the afternoon. The energy readings are through the roof at 2407 and 2357. But mate, this is way too big for a beginner break like Austinmer. The wind is light and cross-onshore, but the sheer size will make it a washing machine. Leave this one to the experts only—and even then, it'll be a battle.

Friday the 11th is your standout. The morning cleans up nicely with a 6ft south swell, a 9-second period, and 830 energy. The wind is a light offshore from the north, so expect clean, lined-up waves. This is the best window in the whole forecast. The score is solid, and for a break like this, that's a rare treat. Just know that crowds are on the cards here at Austinmer.

Saturday the 12th also offers a couple of good windows. The morning has a 3ft south swell with 327 energy under a light offshore breeze, and the afternoon shows 3ft from the SSE with a longer 11-second period and 292 energy. Both sessions are clean and worth a look, but the Friday morning is the real highlight.

After that, we slide back into mediocrity. Sunday the 13th to Tuesday the 15th morning sees small, inconsistent swell with poor or mixed winds. Tuesday the 15th afternoon goes glassy with a 3ft ENE swell and only 147 energy, which makes for a very small, clean session if you're on a longboard. Wednesday the 16th and Thursday the 17th are a total loss with strong onshore winds and tiny, messy swell.

So to wrap it up: Friday the 11th morning is your undeniable best bet for a decent session. Saturday the 12th is the backup plan. Everything else is barely worth getting wet for.

Rusty.

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