Austinmer Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

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Austinmer Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
20.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Monday (May 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 11th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 11th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 16th May)6ft (1.8m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sun
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
3
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.4
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
10
1.6
SE
10
1.5
SE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.5
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.5
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.6
SE
7
0.9
E
11
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
9
1.6
E
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
346
308
439
387
310
327
459
416
380
170
104
127
192
114
75
79
31
181
524
445
425
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
S
10
S
5
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
10
SE
10
SE
5
WSW
5
SW
5
E
5
W
5
N
10
NE
5
NW
10
N
15
NE
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
2:45AM1.24m
4:03PM1.13m
3:45AM1.25m
4:49PM1.26m
4:43AM1.26m
5:32PM1.39m
5:39AM1.26m
6:14PM1.53m
6:34AM1.26m
6:58PM1.64m
7:29AM1.25m
7:43PM1.73m
8:24AM1.21m
Low Tide
9:35AM0.27m
9:45PM0.53m
10:20AM0.22m
10:48PM0.43m
11:03AM0.18m
11:44PM0.30m
11:47AM0.15m
00:38AM0.18m
12:30PM0.15m
1:31AM0.07m
1:15PM0.17m
2:24AM-0.01m
2:01PM0.20m
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:37
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:06
5:05
5:04
5:04
5:02
5:01
5:00
1
2
1
2
2
2
4
2
1
2
Temp °C
15
17
18
17
19
19
17
18
18
17
19
19
16
19
19
16
20
19
16
22
21
13
15
17
16
16
17
14
15
15
15
17
18
16
19
19
16
19
18
16
20
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
10
1.2
S
10
1.4
SSE
11
1.3
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
10
0.6
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.6
S
10
1.1
ESE
6
0.5
S
9
1.5
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.6
E
6
0.9
E
11
1.7
E
10
1.6
E
9
1.6
E
9
Energy kJ
346
308
439
387
310
102
69
39
38
65
104
40
192
114
75
79
28
181
524
445
425
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
12
0.8
E
13
0.8
E
13
0.8
E
13
0.7
E
12
0.1
NE
11
0.1
S
24
0.2
SSE
19
0.2
SSE
17
0.3
E
11
0.6
S
9
0.2
E
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
9
0.6
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.2
S
8
Energy kJ
104
229
225
212
148
4
11
34
28
21
59
9
29
45
42
26
31
54
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSE
15
0.7
SSE
14
0.1
NE
10
0.1
NE
10
0.2
S
14
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
S
16
0.2
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.2
E
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
ENE
9
0.4
E
9
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
Energy kJ
135
183
4
4
16
4
2
2
5
9
9
8
28
26
25
14
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
10
1.6
SE
10
1.5
SE
10
1.4
SE
10
1.5
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
0.3
NNW
3
0.5
NE
3
Energy kJ
327
459
416
380
170
127
1
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
4
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
Distance (km)
120
0
5
5
5
7
49
49
298
49
93
13
120
0
0
12
0
0
53
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
6
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Illawarra? If you are looking for accommodation near Austinmer Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Illawarra, consider staying in Wollongong which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Illawarra where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Kembla which is 21 km (13 miles) away, Engadine, Caringbah and Cronulla.

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