Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, S swell with 1,026 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with E 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Beach in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM. 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Austinmer Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Straight up, the next few days are a write-off. We’re looking at a gap of quiet, weak conditions from Saturday the 11th through to Tuesday the 14th. There’s just no swell to speak of – tiny wave heights and next to no energy. Don’t bother paddling out; you’ll be floating around more than surfing.
Things start to stir on Wednesday the 15th. Overnight, a southerly swell pushes in, bringing chest-high waves around 6 ft. The period is a middling 10 seconds, so not a proper groundswell, but the energy jumps up. That said, the wind swings southerly and cross-shore, so the surface is going to be a bit scratchy and uneven. It’s a step up, but it’s marginal. Thursday looks similar, with a bit of chop on the afternoon. Not a standout.
Now, if you can wait, the real action is on the Monday the 20th. This is the pick of the whole period for Austinmer. You’ve got a solid 6 ft easterly swell, with a nice 10-second period pushing good energy. More importantly, the wind swings offshore from the west-northwest, blowing clean into the face. That means smooth, peeling lines, especially in the morning. Crowds can be an issue here sometimes, so get in early. That morning session is the one.
After that, the swell builds. By Tuesday the 21st, we’re looking at 7 ft from the east, but that’s getting into the range that’s too much for a beginner. For the experienced crew, there’s potential, especially with a long 11-second period. But the size and some cloud cover make it less of a pure highlight than the Monday.
Late in the window, around Wednesday the 22nd, there’s another chance. The swell drops back to a manageable 6 ft, and the wind goes glassy in the morning – dead calm. That’s as good as it gets for clean conditions, but by then we’re in the second week, so keep an eye on the forecasts. The end of the month sees the swell dropping off again into smaller, less exciting surf.
So, bottom line: Monday the 20th morning is your golden ticket. Offshore wind, chest-high easterly swell, and good energy. Mark it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 7 | S 7 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | S 5 | SSE 5 | E 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 176 | 149 | 77 | 54 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 56 | 666 | 734 | 782 | 482 | 233 | 59 | 35 | 42 | 136 | 157 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 5:22PM1.60m | 6:09AM1.05m | 6:18PM1.70m | 7:10AM1.09m | 7:12PM1.77m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:15AM0.15m | 11:39AM0.29m | 1:13AM0.04m | 12:36PM0.27m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 |
 | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | 5:05 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 7 | S 7 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | — | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | E 5 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 109 | 149 | 77 | 54 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 56 | 361 | — | 550 | 272 | 132 | 59 | 5 | 29 | 136 | 157 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | ESE 9 | S 7 | S 11 | S 10 | S 6 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | S 13 | ESE 5 | S 11 | E 12 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 176 | 45 | 16 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 9 | 22 | 11 | 32 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | NNE 5 | — | SE 8 | S 7 | SE 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 10 | — | — | — | — | E 11 | S 12 | E 7 | S 18 | SSE 21 | S 19 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 42 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 2 | NNW 3 | W 4 | W 4 | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | NW 2 | W 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | — | S 5 | SSE 5 | S 4 | S 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 666 | 734 | 782 | 482 | 233 | — | 35 | 42 | 19 | 102 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 71 | 87 | 40 | 244 | 140 | 278 | 281 | 278 | 0 | 5 | 35 | 2 | 5 | 29 | 0 | 40 | 41 | 0 | 0 |
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