Austinmer Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.31° S 150.94° E

Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
18.3° C
0.8° 

Austinmer Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, S swell with 925 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 4s 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 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 21st Jul)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 24th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 24th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for Austinmer Beach over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s some fun, clean waves to be had on Tuesday morning. The water’s sitting at 65°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing out of the ordinary there.

Tuesday 21st July is your best early bet. Tuesday morning is looking tidy with a 4ft ENE swell, a period of 10 seconds, and a light cross-off breeze from the NNW at 6 mph. The combined energy is moderate at 387, and the conditions are clean. It’s a good, solid option for a beginner-friendly wave. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so you might have a few others out, but it’s nothing to stress about.

Tuesday afternoon turns a bit average. The wind swings NE and picks up to 9 mph, going cross-shore and putting a little chop on the face. The swell drops slightly to 4ft. Not worth rushing for.

Wednesday 22nd July is a gem. Morning brings offshore wind from the W at 6 mph, clean 3ft ENE swell, and a moderate combined energy of 202. Glassy conditions in the afternoon with a WSW breeze at just 3 mph – that’s a major positive for clean faces. The surf is small but super fun if you’ve got a log or a mid-length.

Thursday and Friday mornings are a bit of a mixed bag. Thursday morning has a solid 12 mph WSW cross-off, but the swell drops to 3ft and the energy is weak at 104. Friday morning sees a pulse of 5ft S swell at 8 seconds, but the period is short, meaning weaker, mushier waves. The combined energy is moderate at 286, but the wind is a cross-off at 16 mph, which will keep it clean enough for a shortboard.

Saturday 25th July is a standout. The morning has a 4ft S swell with a period of 11 seconds – that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is 397, and the wind is 16 mph WSW cross-off, keeping it clean. This is the best size and quality of the first week, but the wind is up there, so it’ll be a bit of a battle. The crowd factor is “sometimes,” so expect a few heads.

Sunday 26th is another solid morning. 5ft S swell, 10 second period, light SW wind at 3 mph – that’s cross-off and clean. Combined energy is 422, so there’s some push. This is a very good option.

Then we hit a flat spell. Monday 27th morning is glassy with a 3ft S swell, but the energy is only 208. From Tuesday 28th through to Wednesday 29th morning, it’s tiny and weak, with combined energy dropping to 10. That’s a hole in the surf for a couple of days.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting for the big dogs. From Wednesday 29th July afternoon onwards, the swell really kicks in, but it’s way too big for Austinmer Beach. We’re talking 12ft to 10ft S/SSE swells, with combined energy going through the roof – 1936, 1456, 1889, 3450, 3908. That’s strong to very strong energy. The wind is favorable, with offshore and cross-off breezes, and even a glassy morning on Saturday 1st August. But with waves over 8ft, this is strictly for experts only. For a beach break like this, those long-period S swells (11-12 seconds) will tend to close out, making it a handful. If you’re not a seasoned pro, give it a miss. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The big swell continues into the first week of August, with Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th still seeing 8ft and 7ft SSE swells, but the wind is cross-shore and getting lumpy, especially on Monday afternoon with a fresh breeze at 19 mph. The quality drops, and the energy is still strong. By Wednesday 5th August, it’s fading back to 4ft and the period drops to 9 seconds, with poor conditions.

So, to wrap it up: Tuesday 21st July morning is the best all-rounder for the first week – clean, fun, beginner-friendly. Saturday 25th July morning is the standout for a more experienced surfer looking for proper groundswell. The end of the month and the start of August is a big, powerful swell window, but it’s too much for this spot unless you’re a hard-core charger.

Stay safe, and I’ll see you in the water.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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10
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9
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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269
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103
94
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746
388
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192
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
15
NE
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NW
10
W
5
WSW
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W
20
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25
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25
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High Tide
1:53PM1.27m
1:54AM1.01m
2:46PM1.28m
3:00AM0.92m
3:41PM1.30m
4:12AM0.87m
4:35PM1.33m
5:17AM0.88m
5:25PM1.37m
6:11AM0.91m
6:11PM1.42m
6:56AM0.95m
6:53PM1.48m
Low Tide
8:15PM0.49m
7:57AM0.39m
9:28PM0.50m
8:45AM0.45m
10:38PM0.47m
9:39AM0.49m
11:37PM0.42m
10:35AM0.49m
00:25AM0.36m
11:28AM0.47m
1:07AM0.30m
12:15PM0.43m
1:45AM0.24m
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Information about the Austinmer Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Austinmer Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 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.

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