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Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Illawarra (42 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
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Austinmer Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 pm Sunday 05 Apr 2026 AESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Austinmer Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
22.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Monday (Apr 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 6th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 12th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 8th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 12 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 211 | 202 | 181 | 153 | 127 | 76 | 79 | 95 | 216 | 112 | 65 | 83 | 83 | 98 | 61 | 136 | 151 | 133 | 164 | 209 | 175 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- off | off | off | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 10:13PM 1.43 | 10:48AM 1.03 | 10:51PM 1.38 | 11:33AM 0.95 | 11:34PM 1.32 | 12:27PM 0.89 | 12:27AM 1.26 | 1:36PM 0.86 | 1:30AM 1.23 | 2:54PM 0.88 | 2:38AM 1.23 | 4:00PM 0.94 | 3:41AM 1.26 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:53AM 0.28 | 4:20PM 0.43 | 5:40AM 0.34 | 4:56PM 0.50 | 6:34AM 0.40 | 5:41PM 0.56 | 7:37AM 0.43 | 6:40PM 0.60 | 8:46AM 0.43 | 7:57PM 0.62 | 9:47AM 0.39 | 9:15PM 0.59 | 10:36AM 0.32 | ||||||||||
Sun 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | ||
| Sunset | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 18 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 33 | 34 | 26 | 27 | 20 | 16 | 17 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 31 | 32 | 24 | 25 | 16 | 13 | 13 | ||
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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.
Are you planning a holiday in Illawarra? If you are looking for accommodation near Austinmer Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Illawarra, consider staying in Wollongong which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Illawarra where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Kembla which is 21 km (13 miles) away, Engadine, Caringbah and Cronulla.
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