
Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, S swell with 1,049 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here with the same read, but in feet and miles per hour.
This is a pretty quiet stretch for the most part, with only a few windows that’ll get you really excited. The surf is pretty small and inconsistent through the early part, but as we get into the second week, a couple of solid pulses of energy show up. The winds are mostly light, which is a big plus for keeping things clean.
The first decent run kicks off this Friday morning, the 24th of July. Austinmer Beach will see a clean 4 ft swell from the south at 9 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze. The combined swell energy is moderate at 300, and the water temp is about average for this time of year. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so it’s a good spot to get a few fun ones, but it’s only fairly consistent. You might find some company as crowds are sometimes around.
Saturday morning, the 25th, looks even better. The swell hangs in at 4 ft from the south, but the period bumps up to 11 seconds, giving it a bit more punch. The big news is the glassy conditions on Saturday afternoon as the wind drops out completely, with the swell easing to 4 ft. That’s a sweet window for a clean session.
Sunday morning, the 26th, is another solid option. Clean 5 ft south swell at 10 seconds, with light cross-off breeze. The energy is a touch stronger at 428. It’s not a standout, but it’s reliable.
There is a gap after Sunday afternoon. Monday the 27th through to Thursday the 30th is mostly weak, with small swell and onshore or cross-shore wind messing things up. You’ll be looking at knee-high dribble or choppy conditions. Not worth paddling out for.
Now, Friday the 31st of July, that’s a nice little gem. Austinmer Beach cleans right up with a glassy morning, 4 ft from the SSE at 11 seconds. The combined energy is 361, and it’s a clean, long-period groundswell that should offer some fun lines. The morning is the pick with that glassy surface.
The following week brings a couple of big, and I mean *big*, pulses. Thursday the 6th of August, the swell jumps to 10 ft from the SE. That’s way too big for this break, and the energy is massive (1095 in the morning, 1668 in the afternoon). Only for experts, and even then, it might be a washing machine. Not recommended for a paddle.
Friday the 7th of August is the real standout. The morning is glassy, with a 6 ft NE swell at 7 seconds. The combined energy is 787 (strong), and the wind is light offshore. This is the best session of the whole run. Clean, punchy, and with that kind of energy, the waves will have some grunt. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze and 6 ft from the east. This is the one to pencil in.
Saturday the 8th of August, the swell is huge again, 12 ft from the ENE at 11 seconds. Energy is a massive 2974. That’s a big groundswell, and while it’s clean, it’s just too much for this break. That’s a kite-surfing day, not a paddle day.
So, to wrap it up: the best bet is Friday the 7th of August, with a close second being Saturday the 25th of July for the afternoon glass-off. The middle of the first week is a write-off, but the second week has some serious power, just be smart about which day you pick.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 16 | SSE 19 | S 11 | SSE 16 |
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311 | 264 | 192 | 992 | 381 | 259 | 371 | 424 | 308 | 207 | 136 | 139 | 79 | 54 | 33 | 25 | 35 | 9 | 201 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:12AM0.87m | 4:35PM1.33m | 5:17AM0.88m | 5:25PM1.37m | 6:11AM0.91m | 6:11PM1.42m | 6:56AM0.95m | 6:53PM1.48m | 7:36AM0.99m | 7:32PM1.52m | 8:13AM1.04m | 8:08PM1.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:38PM0.47m | 9:39AM0.49m | 11:37PM0.42m | 10:35AM0.49m | 00:25AM0.36m | 11:28AM0.47m | 1:07AM0.30m | 12:15PM0.43m | 1:45AM0.24m | 12:58PM0.40m | 2:20AM0.20m | 1:39PM0.36m | 2:54AM0.16m | ||||||
— | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 10 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 20 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 4 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 19 | S 11 | SSE 7 |
311 | 264 | 177 | 992 | 381 | 259 | 371 | 424 | 308 | 207 | 136 | 139 | 79 | 54 | 33 | 10 | 35 | 9 | 132 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 15 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SSE 16 | S 7 | SE 13 | SSE 16 |
45 | 29 | 192 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 25 | 4 | 7 | 201 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | S 18 | NE 8 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | — | S 14 | SE 18 | NE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 18 | ENE 4 | SE 14 | S 16 | E 8 |
2 | 7 | 18 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | WSW 3 | — | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | SSE 3 | — |
6 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 35 | 120 | 29 |
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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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