
Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 11s period, S swell with 883 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period with ENE 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Beach in the next 16 days are 2.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Austinmer Beach over the next couple weeks. The opening days have some half-decent options, but the real standout is gonna be Monday the 20th, with a second good window on Friday the 24th. After that, the surf gets smaller and messier until a big pulse shows up at the start of August – but that one’s gonna be too much for this beach.
Right now, Sunday
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
631 | 540 | 561 | 572 | 478 | 320 | 331 | 235 | 179 | 145 | 124 | 80 | 582 | 569 | 223 | 313 | 253 | 171 | 350 | 300 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:06AM1.30m | 1:01PM1.26m | 00:57AM1.14m | 1:53PM1.27m | 1:54AM1.01m | 2:46PM1.28m | 3:00AM0.92m | 3:41PM1.30m | 4:12AM0.87m | 4:35PM1.33m | 5:17AM0.88m | 5:25PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:03PM0.40m | 6:34AM0.22m | 7:05PM0.46m | 7:14AM0.31m | 8:15PM0.49m | 7:57AM0.39m | 9:28PM0.50m | 8:45AM0.45m | 10:38PM0.47m | 9:39AM0.49m | 11:37PM0.42m | 10:35AM0.49m | 00:25AM0.36m | |||||||
— | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | S 9 | S 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
631 | 540 | 561 | 572 | 478 | 320 | 331 | 235 | 179 | 145 | 124 | 80 | 390 | 131 | 223 | 313 | 253 | 171 | 350 | 300 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 9 | S 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 8 | SSE 16 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
126 | 110 | 139 | 93 | 57 | 35 | 31 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 56 | 75 | 30 | 19 | 14 | 53 | 7 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | WSW 4 | S 12 | E 9 | E 8 | ENE 9 | E 7 | SSE 18 | SSW 16 | ENE 8 | — | — |
11 | 10 | 23 | 21 | 8 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 32 | 1 | 31 | 51 | 7 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | — | WSW 2 | W 3 | WSW 4 | S 9 | S 10 | — | — | W 3 | W 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 |
— | — | — | 5 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 35 | — | 1 | 7 | 11 | 582 | 569 | — | — | 2 | 10 | 5 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110 | 0 |
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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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