Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 2,561 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period with SSE 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 (Sep 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 26s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, checking in on the local surf scene at Austinmer Beach. It’s a bit of a slow start, so don’t get your hopes up just yet. The water temp is sitting at 64°F, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real chance of a wave doesn’t show until Thursday the 10th, but it’s a tough one. Thursday morning the swell is pushing 8ft out of the south, with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is pumping at 2063 – that’s strong stuff. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be clean, but honestly, that’s too big for this beach. It’s a beginner-friendly break, and over 8ft is only for experts. Not a standout for the average punter.
Friday the 11th is a bit of a write-off. The swell drops to 5ft, but it’s cross-on and messy, with only marginal conditions. Saturday morning the 12th is where we get a little glimmer. The swell is down to 3ft from the SSE, period 11 seconds, with a combined energy of 352. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’s clean. This is a solid, small-wave option for a beginner or a longboarder. The 11-second period means there’s a bit of wait between sets, but the shape should be okay. It’s fairly consistent here, and crowds are sometimes a thing, so you might not have it to yourself.
Sunday the 13th through to Tuesday the 15th is a bit of a dead zone – small, weak, and mostly messy. Wednesday the 16th is marginal again. Thursday the 17th has a clean but ordinary 3ft swell.
The real standout is Saturday morning the 19th. The swell is 4ft from the south, period 8 seconds, combined energy of 251 – moderate energy. The wind is light and cross-off, so it’ll be clean. It’s a small, clean wave for the beginners, and the consistency is fairly consistent. This is the best on offer over the whole 16-day window. The other option is Sunday afternoon the 20th, with a 3ft swell from the south, period 10 seconds, combined energy of 205, and light cross-off winds. It’s clean, but small.
The rest of the second week is a mix of onshore slop, strong winds, and poor conditions. Thursday the 24th has a 8ft swell from the south, but it’s cross-on and lumpy, so it’s a mess. For a beach break like this, with that kind of wind and swell, the setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
Stay patient, Austinmer. The good days are few and far between, but Saturday the 19th and Sunday afternoon the 20th are your best bets.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 6 | S 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 84 | 923 | 2037 | 1129 | 572 | 614 | 409 | 360 | 225 | 268 | 170 | 92 | 56 | 102 | 102 | 83 | 80 | 56 | 85 | 163 | 284 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:46PM1.62m | 7:28AM1.27m | 7:32PM1.61m | 8:08AM1.35m | 8:15PM1.56m | 8:46AM1.41m | 8:57PM1.46m | 9:23AM1.44m | 9:37PM1.35m | 9:59AM1.44m | 10:18PM1.22m | 10:37AM1.41m | 11:00PM1.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:24PM0.27m | 1:23AM0.03m | 1:15PM0.21m | 2:01AM0.03m | 2:02PM0.17m | 2:37AM0.06m | 2:48PM0.16m | 3:10AM0.12m | 3:33PM0.18m | 3:42AM0.20m | 4:18PM0.23m | 4:14AM0.28m | 5:05PM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | S 10 | SSE 22 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | NE 6 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 84 | 17 | 41 | 813 | 164 | 614 | 409 | 360 | 225 | 268 | 170 | 92 | 56 | 102 | 32 | 83 | 80 | 56 | 33 | 13 | 284 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | E 16 | S 24 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 15 | E 14 | SSE 18 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | NE 4 | SSE 11 | ENE 13 | S 10 | NE 6 | ENE 13 | S 10 | E 12 | E 13 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 42 | 5 | 11 | 19 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 69 | 74 | 9 | 40 | 17 | 102 | 30 | 16 | 49 | 12 | 13 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 16 | S 16 | SSE 23 | E 16 | S 21 | E 10 | E 10 | E 13 | E 14 | ENE 14 | SSE 18 | ENE 13 | E 9 | ENE 13 | E 13 | — | ENE 12 | — | ENE 13 | E 13 |
| kJ | 7 | 5 | 20 | 102 | 5 | 36 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 19 | 66 | 17 | 2 | 17 | 13 | — | 15 | — | 16 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | NNW 2 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | — | NE 5 | — | S 9 | SSE 7 | — |
| kJ | 13 | 923 | 2037 | 1129 | 572 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 7 | 45 | 83 | — | 57 | — | 85 | 163 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 820 | 7 | 34 | 49 | 0 | 7 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 0 | 7 | 438 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 260 | 41 | 7 |
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