Austinmer Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 01 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
21.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


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 Friday (Jan 02) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Beach in the next 12 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 02) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Fri 2nd Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 5AM (Fri 2nd Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 2AM (Fri 2nd Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NE by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
0.7
SE
0.8
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
S
1
S
0.8
S
0.5
S
0.5
E
0.5
E
1
NE
0.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)12121110108886677766669856
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)749461265131108103726246801481851329279491642354834
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
5
SE
10
ESE
15
E
5
N
20
NE
20
NE
5
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNW
15
S
10
NNE
20
S
10
SE
15
ESE
5
W
15
NE
25
NE
10
N
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscrosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:41PM
1.08
7:48AM
1.74
8:39PM
1.10
8:39AM
1.80
9:33PM
1.11
9:29AM
1.81
10:23PM
1.13
10:18AM
1.78
11:12PM
1.13
11:05AM
1.70
12:00AM
1.14
11:51AM
1.57
12:48AM
1.15
12:36PM
1.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:11AM
0.27
2:42PM
0.01
2:05AM
0.26
3:34PM
-0.05
2:56AM
0.25
4:23PM
-0.06
3:47AM
0.26
5:10PM
-0.03
4:37AM
0.29
5:55PM
0.02
5:29AM
0.34
6:37PM
0.09
6:22AM
0.41
Thu
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Sunrise--5:47--5:48--5:48--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:52
Sunset8:10--8:10--8:10--8:10--8:12--8:12--8:12--
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
-------2113-1--------
Temp. °C191720211823232025272223242322231925272329
Feels °C (?)151418191721191825262224242321212024252328
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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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