Austinmer Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.31° S 150.94° E

Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 09 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
17.7° C
0.2° 

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 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NE swell with 549 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period with NE 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 10th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 10th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 10th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for Austinmer Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, mate, it's a pretty average run for the most part. The next week or so is mostly small, messy, or just plain ordinary, with only a couple of brief windows where things clean up. We've got a bit of a gap from the start with nothing really worth paddling out for until Wednesday the 12th, but even then it's nothing to write home about. The real standout sits right at the back end of the forecast, so you'll need some patience.

Let's start with Sunday the 9th. Sunday morning brings tiny 2ft ENE swell at 8 seconds, combined wave energy is weak (98), and while the NNW wind is cross-off, it's just not enough to get excited about. Sunday afternoon nudges up to 3ft ENE, but it's still average. Monday the 10th sees a bump in size – 6ft ENE in the morning – but the rain showers and a fresh 19 mph cross-off wind make for poor conditions. The afternoon cleans up a bit with offshore NW wind at 19 mph, but the 5ft NE swell is still pretty ordinary.

Tuesday the 11th drops right back to 2ft ENE and is poor. Wednesday the 12th morning is the first real chance for a surf. The swell is only 3ft from the south, period 10 seconds, but the wind is offshore from the WNW at 9 mph, and the water is a normal 64° for this time of year. It's clean and gentle, but you'll be working for it. The energy is moderate (168).

Thursday the 13th sees a jump in size to 5ft S swell, but the period is short at 8 seconds, and the wind is cross-shore then cross-on. The energy gets up there (404 then 606), but the quality just isn't there.

Friday the 14th morning is the first real highlight. Glassy conditions, 4ft S swell, and a calm wind – that's about as clean as it gets. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it won't have heaps of push, but for a beginner-friendly beach break, it'll be a fun, small session with no crowds to worry about. The water temp anomaly is normal, so no surprises there.

The following week is pretty poor until we hit Wednesday the 19th of August. Wednesday morning looks promising with glassy conditions, 4ft ESE swell at 10 seconds, and moderate energy (304). That's a good combo for clean, lined-up waves. The crowd profile is "sometimes", so you might have a few out, but it should be manageable.

Then we get the real standout. Saturday the 22nd of August morning shows a 7ft NE swell, but the wind is a light cross-on from the south. The combined energy is strong (776), and the period is only 8 seconds, so it's a short-period, powerful swell. For a beginner beach break, 7ft is getting up there – it'll be more for the experienced crew. The crowd profile is "sometimes", so expect a few out if the conditions hold.

The final little gem is Sunday the 23rd of August morning. Glassy again, calm wind, 4ft ENE swell at 8 seconds, moderate energy (203). It's not huge, but it'll be clean and fun for a Sunday session.

So to sum it up: if you're after the best, aim for Friday the 14th morning for a glassy, small session, or Wednesday the 19th morning for a clean, moderate groundswell. The big Saturday the 22nd is one for the more experienced, and Sunday the 23rd is a nice clean end to the run. The rest is pretty average, but that's how it goes sometimes.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon morning, light winds from the NW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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176
146
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237
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121
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124
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190
277
131
Wind (km/h)
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20
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25
NNE
30
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30
NW
35
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25
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10
WNW
15
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SSW
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SSE
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High Tide
5:10PM1.58m
6:05AM1.04m
6:08PM1.67m
7:01AM1.10m
7:01PM1.73m
7:50AM1.17m
7:50PM1.75m
8:36AM1.23m
8:37PM1.72m
9:19AM1.29m
9:21PM1.63m
10:01AM1.32m
10:04PM1.51m
Low Tide
10:26AM0.38m
00:08AM0.14m
11:31AM0.33m
1:02AM0.05m
12:29PM0.28m
1:50AM-0.01m
1:23PM0.23m
2:34AM-0.04m
2:14PM0.20m
3:15AM-0.02m
3:03PM0.20m
3:53AM0.03m
3:52PM0.23m
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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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