Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the swell window for Austinmer Beach over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, so let’s break it down.

The opening stretch is pretty quiet. There’s nothing worth paddling out for until we get to the 7th of September. But don't get too excited, because while Monday morning on the 7th has a bit of 5ft southeast swell, it’s only wrapping at 8 seconds and the wind is a cross-offshore breeze. It’s surfable, but it’s not going to get the heart racing. The combined energy is weak at 311, so I’d keep expectations low.

The real story here is the pulse that comes in on Tuesday the 8th. We’re looking at 7ft of southeast swell with the energy jumping to 662. The winds are cross-shore, but the wave comment tells me that the swell is simply too big for this beach break. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and at that size, it’s going to be a washing machine. Better to watch from the sand. The energy stays strong into Thursday the 10th, with 8ft swell and readings hitting 1131. Still, that’s too much for Austinmer, and the onshore winds will chop it all up anyway.

We see that size start to ease off into Friday the 11th, but it’s still around 7ft with a 9-second period. The morning wind is light but cross-onshore, so it’s messy, and the model says it’s still too big. That theme continues into Saturday the 12th, with 5ft and a better 11-second period, but the light cross-onshore wind keeps it from being clean. It’s not until the 14th that things start to look a little more human. There’s a drop to 2ft with clean, cross-offshore wind, but there’s nothing on it. However, the afternoon brings a funky 4ft northeast swell with a short 5-second period and clean conditions. The energy is weak at 206, but the combined energy is what it is. It’s the only real option that morning, and it’s pretty ordinary.

The middle of the week is a write-off. Tuesday and Wednesday have poor conditions with onshore winds and chop. We do get a brief window on Wednesday the 16th with 4ft of SSE swell and an 11-second period, with clean cross-offshore winds, but it’s not a standout. The 17th looks interesting—the morning has 5ft swell at 10 seconds and it’s completely glassy. That’s about as good as a beach break gets around here, and with the water temp around average for this time of year, it’s worth getting wet. But don't be late, because the afternoon onshores kick in and wreck it.

After that, it goes flat. The 18th has nothing, just tiny 2ft dribble. Then, about a week from now, on the 19th, we see a solid pulse on the charts. 7ft of southeast swell at 12 seconds coming in with clean cross-offshore winds. The energy spikes to 1153, which is strong. But again, it’s too big for this break and it’s a Saturday, so the lineup will be packed. It’s going to be a close-out.

If you’re looking for the best on offer, I’d point you towards the early morning of Thursday the 17th. It’s not the biggest, but the glassy conditions and clean 5ft swell will make it the most fun. The other one is Sunday the 20th morning, which is further out so less certain, but it’s looking like a solid 6ft of SSE swell with a proper offshore wind. That could be a gem if the forecast holds. Keep your fingers crossed.

So, a few small windows, a lot of waiting, and one or two mornings that might just fire. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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