Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ve gotta be straight with you – if you’re hanging out for a decent wave at Austinmer Beach over the next couple of weeks, you’re gonna need some patience. The first week is pretty average, with a real dog of a start. The ocean’s just not cooperating.

The first few days are a write-off. Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th are flat with poor surf conditions, a tiny 0.66ft to 0.98ft swell, and a cross-off wind that’s doing no favours. You’re better off staying on the sand.

Thursday the 6th morning shows a bit of life, with a 3ft swell from the south, but it’s ordinary. The combined swell energy is only 112 (moderate), and the period is a short 8 seconds, so it’s just a messy little wind swell. By Friday morning the 7th, it’s a similar story – 2ft south-southeast swell, 107 (moderate) energy, still nothing to get excited about.

Saturday morning the 8th might be the best of a bad lot early on. Glassy conditions, a light northerly breeze, and a 2ft south swell. It’s tiny, insubstantial, but clean. The energy is a weak 85. If you’re a beginner wanting a splash, maybe. But for anyone else, it’s a paddle at best.

Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th stay small. Monday morning sees a 4ft east-northeast swell with a fresh offshore wind from the west, which is clean, but the wave quality is still described as poor. The energy hits 195 (moderate), but it’s just not connecting.

The first real standout, and I mean the only one worth driving for, hits on Thursday the 13th. We’re talking a 8ft south swell, a period of 11 seconds, and glassy conditions with zero wind. The combined energy is a massive 1374 (strong to very strong). This is a proper groundswell. But – and this is a big but – at 8ft, Austinmer Beach is going to be a washing machine. The data says it’s too big for this break, and I agree. This is expert-only territory. The swell is coming from the south, which is exposed, but the optimum direction for this spot is east, so it’s not the best angle. The water temp is 65°F, which is about normal for this time of year.

Friday the 14th morning is still big, with an 8ft south swell, glassy, but again, too big for this break. Energy is a whopping 2049 (very strong). Only for the brave.

Saturday the 15th morning is a different story. The swell drops to 6ft from the south, it’s glassy, and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” The energy is a solid 707 (strong). This is the sweet spot. Still a bit of size, but much more manageable. The wind is light from the east, glassy conditions. This is your best bet. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

The second week drops off quickly. Sunday the 16th is small and ordinary again. Monday the 17th has a 5ft south-southeast swell with offshore wind, but it’s short period at 6 seconds, so it’s lumpy. Tuesday the 18th is a write-off with onshore wind.

A final highlight on Wednesday the 19th morning: a 6ft south-east swell, period of 9 seconds, clean, glassy conditions, energy of 731 (strong). But the afternoon gets glassy again, with a 7ft swell, and the data says it’s too big for the break. Another one for experts only.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a dud. The standout is Saturday morning the 15th – 6ft south swell, glassy, good energy. Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th are for experts only. Wednesday the 19th morning is also a good, clean option. Don’t expect much consistency, but when it comes, it’s worth looking at.

Rusty.

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