Austinmer Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.31° S 150.94° E

Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
18.1° C
0.5° 

Austinmer Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,681 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period with ESE 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 (Jul 11) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 11th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 15th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.


Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the line for Austinmer Beach.

Right now, we’re looking at a bit of a flat spell. For the next several days, there’s hardly any surf to speak of. The energy just isn’t there, so don't bother paddling out expecting much. It’s a quiet start.

Come Saturday, July 11th, we finally get a little bump. Saturday morning is where it’s at – a clean 4ft swell from the SE, with a period of 9 seconds, and a light offshore breeze from the NW. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The combined swell energy is moderate (352). It’s a solid beginner-friendly wave, but keep in mind this break can get crowded sometimes. The afternoon sees the wind swing a bit, making things a little messier, so stick to the morning.

Sunday, July 12th, offers a much smaller 2ft swell. Even with clean offshore winds, the energy is weak (95), so it’s honestly not worth getting wet for.

Then things get interesting. On Wednesday, July 15th, a big pulse of south swell rolls in. We’re talking 10ft on Wednesday morning and 8ft in the afternoon. The swell energy is through the roof (1681 and 998), but the period is a short 9 seconds. With the size and a cross-shore wind, this is going to be a messy, powerful, and difficult beast. Honestly, at over 8ft, this is strictly for experts only. For most of us, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

After that, the surf drops back down and stays pretty ordinary for a few days, with wind and swell directions not lining up well for quality.

Now, here’s the real standout: Sunday, July 19th, morning. Get this date in your calendar. The swell bumps up to a clean 6ft from the east, with a 10-second period. The combined energy is strong (770). But the best part is the wind: glassy, flat calm, with a slight offshore influence from the NW. For a beach break like Austinmer, glassy conditions are pure gold. It’s going to be clean, smooth, and absolutely beautiful. This is the pick of the entire outlook. The afternoon does fill in a bit bigger at 7ft, but the wind shifts, so the morning window is your golden ticket.

Looking further out, Monday, July 20th, also has a glassy morning with a solid 8ft, 12-second groundswell. The energy is very strong (1723). But at that size, it’s getting too big for most, and the long period will make it break straight and heavy on the sand. This one is for the experienced crew only.

The last real highlight comes on Friday, July 24th. The morning offers a clean 4ft swell from the ESE, with an 11-second period. Combined energy is moderate (741), but with a light offshore wind from the NNW, the conditions should be well-shaped and fun.

So, to sum it up: the next few days are a write-off, but there’s a golden glassy session on the cards for Sunday morning, July 19th. That’s the one to aim for. The later week also has a few promising, cleaner windows. Stay tuned, the forecasts can always sharpen up.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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1681
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232
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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NW
25
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High Tide
5:22PM1.60m
6:09AM1.05m
6:18PM1.70m
7:10AM1.09m
7:12PM1.77m
8:06AM1.12m
8:05PM1.81m
8:57AM1.15m
8:55PM1.80m
9:47AM1.18m
9:44PM1.74m
10:35AM1.20m
10:31PM1.62m
Low Tide
10:39AM0.31m
00:15AM0.15m
11:39AM0.29m
1:13AM0.04m
12:36PM0.27m
2:07AM-0.03m
1:31PM0.24m
2:57AM-0.07m
2:25PM0.23m
3:45AM-0.07m
3:17PM0.24m
4:30AM-0.03m
4:10PM0.28m
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Temp °C
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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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