Austinmer Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.31° S 150.94° E

Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
17.8°C
0.4° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, S swell with 384 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period with S 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 23rd Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 27th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 27th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for Austinmer Beach over the next couple of weeks.

The pattern starts off a bit hit and miss, with some clean windows but nothing too big. The first real call is on Sunday morning, 23 August. The swell is a modest 4ft out of the south, with a short period of 8 seconds – so it’s a bit wind swell, not much power behind it, but combined energy is moderate at 215. The wind is a light cross-off from the north at 3 mph, which will keep it clean. Water temperature is 64°, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. Monday morning, 24 August, offers similar vibes: 2ft south swell, 10-second period, light north wind, and clean conditions. Not a standout, but a decent paddle for a beginner-friendly spot.

The standout of the whole outlook lands on Thursday morning, 27 August. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the south at 8 seconds, and the combined energy reaches 284 – moderate but solid. The wind is dead calm, glassy, with 0 mph from the east-northeast. That’s about as good as it gets for clean conditions. The morning will be glassy and smooth, perfect for a long session. Crowds are possible at Austinmer Beach, so get in early.

There’s a bit of a gap after that. Friday morning, 28 August, has a glassy 3ft south swell, but the energy drops. Then from Saturday, 29 August, through to Sunday, 30 August, the wind turns cross-onshore and the surf quality drops off. Monday, 31 August, gets interesting with a very long-period 19-second south-southeast groundswell, but it’s only 2ft. The combined energy is moderate at 300. That long period will make the waves peel nicely but with long waits between sets. It’s a reef-like quality at a beach break, so it might be a bit straight – best for the patient surfer.

The first week of September sees a return to smaller, cleaner swells. Tuesday morning, 1 September, has a 2ft south swell at 13 seconds with offshore northwest wind at 6 mph – clean and fun. Wednesday, 2 September, drops to 2ft from the east, with very weak energy (78). By Thursday morning, 3 September, a 4ft south-southeast wind swell at 6 seconds arrives, with a clean cross-off from the northwest at 9 mph. The afternoon brings offshore west wind and a 4ft swell, which is about the biggest of the second week, but the period is short. It’s surfable but not special.

Overall, the best bet is Thursday morning, 27 August – that glassy 4ft south swell is the pick of the bunch. After that, it’s a slow grind of small, clean waves with a few fun windows, but nothing to set the world on fire. If you’re a beginner, you’ll find plenty of small, clean days. For experts, keep an eye on that 31 August groundswell, but don’t expect much size.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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134
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115
349
234
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302
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145
116
133
92
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
10
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NW
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NNW
15
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15
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High Tide
4:57PM1.32m
5:49AM0.92m
5:45PM1.38m
6:31AM0.99m
6:26PM1.45m
7:08AM1.06m
7:04PM1.50m
7:42AM1.13m
7:41PM1.53m
8:16AM1.21m
8:16PM1.53m
8:51AM1.27m
8:52PM1.50m
Low Tide
10:09AM0.54m
11:58PM0.37m
11:07AM0.49m
00:37AM0.30m
11:56AM0.43m
1:12AM0.23m
12:39PM0.37m
1:44AM0.17m
1:19PM0.32m
2:15AM0.13m
1:59PM0.28m
2:45AM0.11m
2:40PM0.25m
3:16AM0.11m
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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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