Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

Alright, this is a bit of a slow burner for the next few days. We’ve got a bit of a pulse coming through from Friday the 24th, but it’s not exactly gonna have you calling in sick. The real standout is a big, powerful swell that shows up on Thursday the 30th, but it’s a tricky one.

We start off with nothing worthwhile on Thursday the 23rd. The wind is cross-off, but the swell is only 3ft from the ENE with a short period, and the energy is weak (103). That’s a flat day.

Friday the 24th morning is where we first see something. A fresh 4ft south swell pushes in with a period of 9 seconds, giving us moderate energy (300). The wind is cross-off from the SW, which is alright. It’s surfable, but it’s not a standout. By the afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the period drops, so it’s messy.

Now, Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th mornings are the pick of the first week. Saturday morning has a 4ft south swell at 11 seconds, with a clean offshore wind from the WNW. The energy is solid (403). That’s a good, clean combo for a beginner-friendly beach break like Austinmer Beach. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about normal for this time of year, so don’t expect any surprises. Sunday morning is looking very similar – 4ft south swell, offshore wind, and clean. It’s consistent, but crowds are sometimes around, so get there early.

Monday the 27th morning is glassy with a 3ft south swell, but it’s a bit ordinary. The energy drops off (165) and it’s not really pushing.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Tuesday the 28th all the way through Wednesday the 29th, the swell basically flatlines. The energy drops to a measly 38 and then 15. It’s not worth paddling out.

Now, here’s the big one. Thursday the 30th. We get a monster 8ft south swell rolling in on the morning, with a massive energy reading of 1141. The wind is cross-off, and it’s clean. But here’s the catch – that’s too big for this spot. It’s a beginner beach break, and 8ft is expert territory. Friday the 31st gets even wilder with a 10ft south swell and 31 mph winds, making it a total mess. The wind and tide might be favorable for some, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The swell does drop back down on Saturday the 1st of August. The morning is still too big at 7ft, but the afternoon session sees a cleaner 5ft from the SSE, with moderate energy (419) and light cross-off winds. That’s a good option for the later part of the day.

After that, it’s back to small, weak surf from Sunday the 2nd through the middle of the following week. The energy is low, and the winds are cross-shore, making for poor conditions. There’s a brief bit of hope on Friday the 7th of August with a 3ft ESE swell and 10-second period, giving decent energy (291), but the wind is moderate and cross-shore again, so it’s not a standout.

Overall, your best bet is the clean, offshore mornings on Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th. The Thursday the 30th swell is a beast, but it’s too big for the beach. Keep an eye on the Saturday the 1st of August afternoon for a solid, manageable wave.

Cheers,
Rusty

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