Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for Austinmer Beach over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some fun, clean waves to be had on Tuesday morning. The water’s sitting at 65°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing out of the ordinary there.

Tuesday 21st July is your best early bet. Tuesday morning is looking tidy with a 4ft ENE swell, a period of 10 seconds, and a light cross-off breeze from the NNW at 6 mph. The combined energy is moderate at 387, and the conditions are clean. It’s a good, solid option for a beginner-friendly wave. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few others out, but it’s nothing to stress about.

Tuesday afternoon turns a bit average. The wind swings NE and picks up to 9 mph, going cross-shore and putting a little chop on the face. The swell drops slightly to 4ft. Not worth rushing for.

Wednesday 22nd July is a gem. Morning brings offshore wind from the W at 6 mph, clean 3ft ENE swell, and a moderate combined energy of 202. Glassy conditions in the afternoon with a WSW breeze at just 3 mph – that’s a major positive for clean faces. The surf is small but super fun if you’ve got a log or a mid-length.

Thursday and Friday mornings are a bit of a mixed bag. Thursday morning has a solid 12 mph WSW cross-off, but the swell drops to 3ft and the energy is weak at 104. Friday morning sees a pulse of 5ft S swell at 8 seconds, but the period is short, meaning weaker, mushier waves. The combined energy is moderate at 286, but the wind is a cross-off at 16 mph, which will keep it clean enough for a shortboard.

Saturday 25th July is a standout. The morning has a 4ft S swell with a period of 11 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is 397, and the wind is 16 mph WSW cross-off, keeping it clean. This is the best size and quality of the first week, but the wind is up there, so it’ll be a bit of a battle. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so expect a few heads.

Sunday 26th is another solid morning. 5ft S swell, 10 second period, light SW wind at 3 mph – that’s cross-off and clean. Combined energy is 422, so there’s some push. This is a very good option.

Then we hit a flat spell. Monday 27th morning is glassy with a 3ft S swell, but the energy is only 208. From Tuesday 28th through to Wednesday 29th morning, it’s tiny and weak, with combined energy dropping to 10. That’s a hole in the surf for a couple of days.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting for the big dogs. From Wednesday 29th July afternoon onwards, the swell really kicks in, but it’s way too big for Austinmer Beach. We’re talking 12ft to 10ft S/SSE swells, with combined energy going through the roof – 1936, 1456, 1889, 3450, 3908. That’s strong to very strong energy. The wind is favorable, with offshore and cross-off breezes, and even a glassy morning on Saturday 1st August. But with waves over 8ft, this is strictly for experts only. For a beach break like this, those long-period S swells (11-12 seconds) will tend to close out, making it a handful. If you’re not a seasoned pro, give it a miss. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The big swell continues into the first week of August, with Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th still seeing 8ft and 7ft SSE swells, but the wind is cross-shore and getting lumpy, especially on Monday afternoon with a fresh breeze at 19 mph. The quality drops, and the energy is still strong. By Wednesday 5th August, it’s fading back to 4ft and the period drops to 9 seconds, with poor conditions.

So, to wrap it up: Tuesday 21st July morning is the best all-rounder for the first week – clean, fun, beginner-friendly. Saturday 25th July morning is the standout for a more experienced surfer looking for proper groundswell. The end of the month and the start of August is a big, powerful swell window, but it’s too much for this spot unless you’re a hard-core charger.

Stay safe, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty

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