Austinmer Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Friday 09 Jan 2026 AEDT
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Austinmer Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
22.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Austinmer Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m 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 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 10th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 2AM (Sat 10th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 16th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 39°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat night, light winds from the E by Mon afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Fri
16
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
!
1
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
!
!
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
NE
1.4
NE
1.8
NE
1.3
ENE
2.1
SSE
2.2
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1
S
1.1
ENE
0.8
E
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
NE
0.8
ENE
0.8
SSE
3.5
S
3
SSE
Period(s) (?)988988710977111088887899
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1050262435247469692200268157125711177558567560688217821596
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNW
20
NW
10
NW
25
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
15
ESE
10
E
5
NW
5
ENE
15
N
10
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSE
10
S
10
ESE
15
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:27AM
1.19
2:13PM
1.12
3:20AM
1.21
3:11PM
0.99
4:13AM
1.24
4:19PM
0.91
5:06AM
1.28
5:30PM
0.88
5:56AM
1.33
6:33PM
0.89
6:43AM
1.39
7:25PM
0.92
7:26AM
1.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:25AM
0.53
8:37PM
0.34
9:37AM
0.55
9:20PM
0.40
10:51AM
0.53
10:08PM
0.45
11:59AM
0.48
11:01PM
0.47
12:55PM
0.42
11:54PM
0.47
1:41PM
0.34
12:44AM
0.45
2:22PM
0.28
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Fri
16
Sunrise-5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00-
Sunset--8:12--8:10--8:10--8:10--8:10--8:10--8:09
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
light rain
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-----------43115--336
Temp. °C273639232119191919202427222223212224222223
Feels °C (?)263236201815151719212526252223222124242423
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The above surf forecast table for Austinmer Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Illawarra? If you are looking for accommodation near Austinmer Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Illawarra, consider staying in Wollongong which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Illawarra where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Kembla which is 21 km (13 miles) away, Engadine, Caringbah and Cronulla.

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