Austinmer Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.31° S 150.94° E

Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
17.7°C
0.2° 

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 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,199 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 23s 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 10th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 10th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 10th Sep)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s heading for Austinmer Beach. It’s going to be a dry spell to start. The first bit of surf shows up on Thursday morning, September 10th, but don’t get your hopes up. There’s a solid 8ft southerly swell rolling in, with a whole lot of power (2160 – strong energy), but a south wind at 12 mph is blowing cross-shore, making it choppy and hard to enjoy. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, nothing wild. That afternoon, the swell drops to 7ft, but the wind stays cross-on, and it’s still ugly.

Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th go flat and weak, with waves dropping to knee-high and light cross-shore breezes. Energy fades to weak levels (343 down to 163), and the conditions stay poor. Sunday and Monday offer tiny, clean bumps at 2ft or less, but there’s no push. You’re looking at a real lull from Friday afternoon through Monday afternoon, with almost nothing to ride.

Tuesday the 15th is a mess – the wind howls from the SSE at 16 mph, swell bumps back to 7ft, but it’s all cross-onshore chop. Wednesday and Thursday the 16th and 17th stay small and weak. For a full week, it’s grim.

Now, the true highlight lands on Saturday, September 19th. The morning brings a thumping 10ft southerly swell with energy of 2591 (strong) and a light offshore wind from the north. The water will be clean. But 10ft at a beginner beach is a no-go – that’s for experts only. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s a decent groundswell, not super long, but packing heat. The waves won’t be perfect because the swell is coming from the south, not the optimum east, but that offshore wind will tidy them up. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so expect some locals in the water.

Sunday the 20th is a better option for most. A 4ft southerly swell with a moderate offshore breeze from the northwest – that’s a much more friendly size. The period stretches to 11 seconds, giving the waves some nice shape. Energy is moderate (398), and the conditions should be clean and fun.

For beginners, skip Saturday morning entirely. Sunday the 20th morning is your best early bet – the 4ft swell is manageable, and the offshore wind keeps it smooth.

The second week tails off again. Monday the 21st is small and cross-shore, Tuesday the 22nd has a 4ft bump with clean wind, but the period is short at 6 seconds – that’s windswell with no grunt. Wednesday the 23rd gets big again – 8ft and 10ft – but once more, too big for this spot, and the short period makes them lumpy. The real late winner is Thursday, September 24th. The afternoon turns glassy with a 5ft southerly swell – period 11 seconds – and moderate energy (588). The wind is dead calm, so the waves will be clean, smooth, and powerful. That’s the session to wait for.

Tall poppy: Saturday the 19th morning – massive, clean, and offshore, but strictly for pros. Honourable mention: Thursday the 24th afternoon – glassy, good shape, and a proper groundswell.

That’s the rundown for Austinmer Beach. Keep your eye on that Thursday the 24th, and maybe Sunday the 20th for a more relaxed session. Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed night, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Tuesday
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Period (s)
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S
10
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1.6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1778
1196
742
627
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360
235
259
173
118
87
136
106
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47
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631
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Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
20
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20
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10
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5
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5
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20
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NW
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NNE
25
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High Tide
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
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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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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