Austinmer Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.31° S 150.94° E

Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
18.3° C
0.8° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SSE swell with 1,418 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. 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 1.7m 15s 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 21st Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 24th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 24th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got the goods for Austinmer Beach. We’ve got a solid run of surf coming through, with a real standout on the cards if you’re willing to wait a bit. Overall, it’s a promising outlook, especially for those who like a bit of south swell energy.

We kick off Tuesday morning, the 21st of July, with some clean chest-high waves. Swell is coming from the ENE at 4ft, with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is light and offshore from the NNW, keeping things tidy. The combined energy is moderate (387). It’s a good start, but for a true standout, we’re looking further ahead.

The next few days are solid but not spectacular. Wednesday morning, the 22nd, has clean, waist-high waves from the ENE at 3ft, with light offshore wind. The energy drops a bit (204). Thursday is a write-off with strong winds and small, weak swell. Friday morning, the 24th, sees a shift to a south swell at 5ft, period 9 seconds, and light winds, giving us clean, punchy waves with moderate energy (343). Saturday morning, the 25th, is similar but with a bit more energy (480) and a 11-second period, offering some real push.

Now, Sunday the 26th is one of the best on offer. The morning is clean with a 4ft south swell, 10-second period, and light offshore wind. The afternoon is glassy, with the swell holding at 4ft. The energy is solid (312-324). It’s clean, consistent, and perfect for a long session. This is a top pick.

The following week gets interesting. Wednesday the 29th has a morning of 4ft south swell, clean with offshore wind, and moderate energy (305). The afternoon is a real oddity—a tiny 2ft swell from the SSE, but with a very long period of 21 seconds, giving it surprising energy (422). That’ll be a weird one, but it could be fun on a point break if you can find one.

The absolute standout, though, is Saturday the 1st of August. The morning has a solid 6ft south swell, 12-second period, and light offshore wind. The combined energy is strong (901). This is a proper groundswell, with long lines and real power. For most surfers, 6ft is a great size, but it’s getting up there, so less experienced crew might want to be careful. The wind is light, so it’ll be clean. Expect crowds to be possible, as it’s a classic setup. This is the one to circle on the calendar.

After that, we get a mix of smaller, cleaner days and some bigger, wind-affected ones. The 3rd of August has a long-period swell from the SSE (17 seconds) but with strong winds, and the energy is still high (729), but the wind will chop it up. It’s a case of pick your window.

There’s a gap of a few days with no real recommendations after the 4th of August, but the run up to that point is strong. Keep an eye on the forecast, because this one’s got a lot of potential.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
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2
2
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2
2
1
1
0
0
0
2
1
4
1
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
10
1.1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
1
S
7
1.4
S
9
1.3
S
11
1.8
SSE
13
1.4
S
11
1.1
S
10
0.9
S
11
1.2
S
10
1.3
S
10
1.2
S
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
419
331
269
218
179
175
103
94
73
100
313
375
1144
457
260
181
302
319
235
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NE
10
NW
10
W
5
WSW
15
W
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
5
SW
10
NE
15
WNW
15
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
SW
5
ENE
10
WSW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
00:57AM1.14m
1:53PM1.27m
1:54AM1.01m
2:46PM1.28m
3:00AM0.92m
3:41PM1.30m
4:12AM0.87m
4:35PM1.33m
5:17AM0.88m
5:25PM1.37m
6:11AM0.91m
6:11PM1.42m
Low Tide
7:14AM0.31m
8:15PM0.49m
7:57AM0.39m
9:28PM0.50m
8:45AM0.45m
10:38PM0.47m
9:39AM0.49m
11:37PM0.42m
10:35AM0.49m
00:25AM0.36m
11:28AM0.47m
1:07AM0.30m
clear
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6:56
6:56
6:56
6:56
6:54
6:54
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5:07
5:07
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5:09
5:10
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Temp °C
11
18
17
12
21
20
14
17
16
10
13
14
9
19
19
11
16
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Feels °C
9
14
14
10
19
17
11
11
10
3
9
11
5
15
15
6
13
13
11
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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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