Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,948 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SSW 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty, and I've got the local scoop for you.
Right off the bat, I'm gonna be straight with you – the next few days are a write-off. We've got a bit of a waiting game on our hands. From Tuesday the 14th through to the end of Saturday the 19th, it's mostly poor surf conditions with tiny, weak waves or messy, onshore winds making a mess of things. You'll be better off leaving the boards in the shed for a bit.
The real action starts to stir on Sunday the 20th, but it's still pretty marginal. The first solid glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 21st of July. That morning, Austinmer Beach is looking alright. We've got a clean 4 ft of swell rolling in from the ENE, and a light offshore WNW breeze at 31 km/h is going to keep things tidy. The combined energy is moderate (307), so there's enough push to get you into a few. It's a beginner-friendly spot, but it's a bit inconsistent, so be patient. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year.
The standout window, and I mean the best we've got on offer, is from Thursday the 24th to Saturday the 26th. On Thursday the 24th, we've got clean conditions again, with a 4 ft ENE swell and a light offshore NW breeze in the morning. By Friday the 25th, get ready for the absolute pick of the bunch. Friday afternoon is forecast to be glassy with 4 ft of E swell and zero wind. That's a rare treat, so if you can get out there, do it. The wave energy is moderate (267) and the conditions will be perfect. It's a break that can get crowded, so expect some company for that session.
Saturday the 26th morning still has some clean 3 ft waves, but the wind starts to shift. After that, the forecast gets a bit messy again with stronger winds rolling in from Sunday the 27th onwards. So, for the long-range, that Thursday-to-Saturday run is your best bet, but naturally, it's a bit less certain that far out. Keep an eye on the forecasts.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 5 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | E 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
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 kJ | 4 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 1948 | 432 | 362 | 317 | 300 | 153 | 74 | 58 | 122 | 65 | 52 | 161 | 328 | 378 | 399 | 416 | 363 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:06AM1.12m | 8:05PM1.81m | 8:57AM1.15m | 8:55PM1.80m | 9:47AM1.18m | 9:44PM1.74m | 10:35AM1.20m | 10:31PM1.62m | 11:23AM1.22m | 11:18PM1.47m | 12:12PM1.24m | 00:06AM1.30m | 1:01PM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:07AM-0.03m | 1:31PM0.24m | 2:57AM-0.07m | 2:25PM0.23m | 3:45AM-0.07m | 3:17PM0.24m | 4:30AM-0.03m | 4:10PM0.28m | 5:13AM0.04m | 5:05PM0.33m | 5:54AM0.13m | 6:03PM0.40m | 6:34AM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — |
 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 8 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 15 | SSE 7 | S 14 | S 17 | S 17 | S 8 | ESE 5 | S 10 | E 7 | E 6 | E 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 10 | 20 | 1280 | 5 | 228 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 35 | 9 | 122 | 43 | 52 | 161 | 328 | 378 | 399 | 416 | 363 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | S 10 | S 6 | E 10 | — | — | E 11 | — | S 17 | E 11 | S 16 | ENE 7 | E 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 23 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 32 | 65 | 47 | 42 | 27 | 28 | 57 | 75 | 72 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 16 | S 18 | — | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 7 | ENE 7 | S 23 | S 21 | S 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | S 9 | SE 15 | SE 14 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 36 | 61 | 52 | 14 | 34 | 33 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | NW 3 | W 3 | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | S 5 | — | SSE 4 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 5 | 29 | 1948 | 432 | 362 | 317 | 300 | 153 | 74 | 58 | — | 16 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 346 | 346 | 281 | 1 | 7 | 77 | 0 | 41 | 88 | 7 | 72 | 5 | 7 | 40 | 29 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 29 | 27 | 7 |
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