
Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SSE swell with 561 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Austinmer Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Gotta be straight with you – the start of the outlook is a bit of a slow grind. The first few days are small and messy, with only tiny waves and cross-off winds. Thursday the 3rd has 2 ft south swell at 10 seconds, but with 9 to 12 mph cross-off breezes, it’s ordinary and not really worth paddling out for. Friday the 4th morning shapes up a touch better: 3 ft south swell, still from the south at 10 seconds, and the wind swings light offshore from the WNW at 3 mph. That’s clean, but the swell is tiny and the combined energy is only moderate (184). It’s a chance for a beginner to get a few soft ones, but nothing to get excited about.
The weekend is even smaller – Saturday morning the 5th has 2 ft south swell, and the wind is offshore but a bit stronger at 9 mph. The waves are weak and the energy is low (82). Sunday the 6th sees a bump in size to 4 ft south swell at 11 seconds, but the wind is cross-shore from the SSW at 6 mph, and the energy jumps to 359 (moderate). Even so, the conditions are only marginal, and the tide could be a factor.
Now, here’s where it gets a little interesting. Monday morning the 7th of September has the wind swinging light offshore from the NW at 3 mph, and the swell is 4 ft from the south at 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (211), and the conditions are clean. That’s actually the best-looking session in the first week – small but clean, with a bit of push for a longboard or a funboard. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Tuesday the 8th morning sees a bigger south-southeast swell at 6 ft, but the period drops to 8 seconds and the wind is cross-shore from the south at 9 mph. The energy is strong (427), but the conditions are poor – that’s a bit too much short-period chop for a fun session. The Thursday the 10th morning has a 4 ft south swell with a longer 11-second period, and light cross-onshore wind from the SSE at 3 mph. The energy is strong (581), but the wind direction isn’t ideal, so it’s only marginal.
After that, the surf fades badly. From the 11th through to the 18th, most days show tiny waves under 2 ft, with weak energy and a mix of poor winds. The 17th has a 4 ft south swell with fresh offshore wind from the west at 19 mph, but the period is short (8 seconds) and the energy is moderate (197) – it’s clean but not very inviting.
So, the standout in this 16-day window is Monday morning the 7th of September. It’s not a big swell, but with 3 to 4 ft south swell, light offshore wind, and clean conditions, it’s the best chance for a decent surf. The waves will be small and fat, so grab a longboard. Don’t expect much else – the rest of the period is flat or poor. Austinmer Beach can be a bit inconsistent, and this stretch shows it. The water is about average for September, so no need to worry about a wetsuit change.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat night, calm by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 |
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49 | 53 | 52 | 32 | 158 | 55 | 56 | 41 | 45 | 16 | 344 | 196 | 109 | 198 | 151 | 427 | 414 | 221 | 125 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | on | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross | on | off |
High Tide | 11:50PM1.11m | 12:22PM1.41m | 00:56AM1.01m | 1:27PM1.40m | 2:19AM0.94m | 2:40PM1.42m | 3:46AM0.95m | 3:54PM1.47m | 5:00AM1.00m | 4:59PM1.53m | 5:58AM1.09m | 5:56PM1.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:45AM0.32m | 7:04PM0.34m | 6:40AM0.40m | 8:25PM0.34m | 7:50AM0.45m | 9:47PM0.30m | 9:09AM0.46m | 10:57PM0.22m | 10:24AM0.42m | 11:54PM0.14m | 11:28AM0.35m | 00:42AM0.07m | |||||||
— | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 23 | 22 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 15 | 26 | 26 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 22 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 17 | 19 | 13 | 21 | 21 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 19 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 11 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | E 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 |
49 | 53 | 52 | 32 | 158 | 55 | 56 | 41 | 16 | 9 | 344 | 196 | 109 | 198 | 151 | 9 | 414 | 221 | 125 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 10 | S 7 | E 9 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 6 | S 12 | S 11 | NNE 7 | SSE 11 | NE 8 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | SE 8 |
19 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 26 | 7 | 45 | 16 | 6 | 104 | 88 | 5 | 23 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 7 | ENE 10 | S 16 | E 9 | SSW 5 | E 11 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 5 | N 10 | NE 6 | ENE 10 |
29 | 7 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 8 | 9 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | — | W 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | ENE 3 | — | NNE 5 | WNW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | S 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — |
1 | — | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 15 | 12 | 9 | — | — | — | 3 | 142 | 427 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 87 | 0 | 677 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 41 | 29 | 77 | 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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