
Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, S swell with 804 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Saturday (Aug 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
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 in store for Austinmer Beach.
First up, the water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so nothing wild there. The early part of the week is pretty ordinary, with small waves and onshore winds making things messy. We’ve got a long stretch of mediocre surf ahead, but there are a couple of windows where it all comes together.
Saturday morning (August 8th) is tiny, with a 2ft S swell and glassy conditions thanks to a light NNW breeze. The combined swell energy is weak (91), so you’ll be on a log or a fish, but it’s clean. Saturday afternoon turns ugly with a cross-on NE wind, so that’s a write-off. Sunday morning (August 9th) stays small but clean with a 2ft ENE swell and cross-off winds. The energy is still low (96). It’s surfable but nothing to write home about. Sunday afternoon picks up a little to 3ft ENE with a 9-second period, and the energy jumps to 171, still clean but just average.
Monday morning (August 10th) sees a bigger pulse of 6ft ENE swell, but the wind is cross-off from the NNW at 25 km/h. The energy is solid (576), but the period is only 9 seconds, so it’s a bit of a mushy mess. Monday afternoon stays cleaner but drops to 5ft. Not great.
Tuesday (August 11th) is a gem in the middle of the week. Morning and afternoon both have offshore wind from the W at 20 km/h, with clean 2ft ENE swell. The energy is weak (73 and 85), but for a small board or a longboard, those conditions are pure glass. It’s a standout for the cleanest, most user-friendly conditions of the early period.
Wednesday (August 12th) is a step back – cross-off winds and choppy, poor surf. Thursday morning (August 13th) brings a 5ft S swell with a 9-second period and light cross-off wind, energy at 354, and the forecast says good surf. That’s one of the better windows. Friday morning (August 14th) is a real standout: glassy conditions with a 4ft S swell, 10-second period, and 250 energy. The wind is dead calm, so it’s as clean as it gets. Perfect for a morning session.
The weekend (August 15-16) is mixed. Saturday has a 5ft S swell but cross-shore winds, energy at 609 – plenty of push, but it’s a bit lumpy. Sunday afternoon (August 16th) goes glassy again with a 4ft SSE swell, 9-second period, and 231 energy. That’s another clean, user-friendly session, but the swell is a bit short-period.
The second week (August 17th onwards) is quieter. Monday (August 17th) is small and choppy. Tuesday (August 18th) and Wednesday (August 19th) are poor with onshore winds and small, short-period swell. Thursday morning (August 20th) is a brief highlight: 5ft E swell, 8-second period, cross-off wind from the N, and clean conditions. The energy is 291 – not huge, but it’s the best of the late period. Saturday morning (August 22nd) is a write-off, but Saturday afternoon (August 22nd) gets a clean 4ft ENE swell with offshore wind from the W, energy at 316, and good conditions. Sunday morning (August 23rd) is similar with a 4ft ENE swell, 10-second period, cross-off wind, and 280 energy – clean and fun.
The best on offer: Friday morning (August 14th) is the clear winner – glassy, 4ft S swell, 10-second period, and 250 energy. It’s clean, it’s easy, and it’s the kind of session that makes you forget the rest of the week. Tuesday morning (August 11th) is a close second for the pure glassy conditions, even if the swell is small.
Remember, Austinmer Beach is a beginner-friendly spot, so anything over 5ft starts to get too big for learners. The 6ft pulse on Monday (August 10th) is a bit much for the inexperienced. The 5ft to 5ft swells later in the period are better for intermediate surfers.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NW by Mon afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed morning, light winds from the E by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 9 | S 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
33 | 44 | 34 | 48 | 65 | 161 | 277 | 573 | 404 | 170 | 73 | 71 | 155 | 121 | 61 | 37 | 335 | 709 | 169 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | on | off |
High Tide | 3:39AM0.97m | 4:05PM1.49m | 4:58AM0.98m | 5:10PM1.58m | 6:05AM1.04m | 6:08PM1.67m | 7:01AM1.10m | 7:01PM1.73m | 7:50AM1.17m | 7:50PM1.75m | 8:36AM1.23m | 8:37PM1.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:16AM0.39m | 11:05PM0.25m | 10:26AM0.38m | 00:08AM0.14m | 11:31AM0.33m | 1:02AM0.05m | 12:29PM0.28m | 1:50AM-0.01m | 1:23PM0.23m | 2:34AM-0.04m | 2:14PM0.20m | 3:15AM-0.02m | |||||||
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 10 |
Feels °C | 9 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 13 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | S 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 8 |
28 | 44 | 34 | 48 | 65 | 161 | 71 | 573 | 404 | 170 | 73 | 71 | 155 | 121 | 56 | 37 | 335 | 709 | 169 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 7 | NE 4 | NE 10 | SSE 8 | E 14 | S 13 | S 13 | E 13 | SW 6 | S 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
33 | 31 | 15 | 5 | 27 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 45 | 52 | 61 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | NE 5 | E 14 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | — | — | — | N 7 |
18 | 16 | 29 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 2 | NNW 2 | N 2 | N 3 | ENE 7 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | NW 3 | NNW 4 | W 3 | SW 4 | SSW 9 | — | WSW 3 |
— | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 277 | 15 | 27 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 20 | 808 | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 473 | 41 | 54 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 185 | 5 | 0 | 77 | 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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