Austinmer Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.31° S 150.94° E

Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
17.8°C
0.3° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, S swell with 1,884 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) 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 1.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 5th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 6th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 6th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for Austinmer Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Straight up, it’s a mixed bag. We’ve got some small clean windows early on, then a big pulse of swell that’s going to be too much for this place, and then a few more chances later. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real chance to get wet is Saturday morning, 5th September. It’s small, only 2 feet from the south, but the wind is a light cross-off from the NNW at 6 mph, and it’s clean. The swell energy is weak (68). It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s surfable. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so if you’re just getting into it, this is your window. Crowds can show up sometimes, so keep an eye out. Saturday afternoon sees the wind pick up a bit more offshore, but it’s still tiny.

Sunday the 6th is a write-off. The morning is tiny and weak, and by the afternoon the swell jumps to 6 feet but it’s cross-on and choppy. Not worth it.

Now, Monday morning, 7th September, is the standout of the first week. The wind is glassy – NNE at 3 mph – and the swell is a clean 5 feet from the south, with moderate energy (359). The period is 9 seconds, so it’s a short period swell, but with that glassy surface it’s going to be fun. This is the best session of the early run. The afternoon gets onshore and messy, so get it while it’s good.

Tuesday the 8th is a big one, but it’s too big for this spot. The morning has 8 feet of south swell, with strong energy (1547), but the forecast says it’s too big for Austinmer. That’s for experts only if you’re brave, but the wind is cross-shore and choppy. I’d sit this one out.

Wednesday and Thursday are a mix of poor conditions and big, messy swell. Not worth a paddle.

Then, Friday morning, 11th September, is another beauty. The swell is 6 feet from the SSE, with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is glassy again – N at 3 mph. It’s clean, it’s got good energy (720), and the conditions are prime. This is the other standout. The water temp is still normal, and the break is fairly consistent. Crowds are possible, but with that glassy morning, it’ll be worth the company.

After that, the swell drops off through the weekend and into the start of the second week. By Monday the 14th, it’s back to tiny 2-foot waves and glassy conditions, but it’s very ordinary. The next few days are small and weak.

Then, from Wednesday 16th September, we get a massive pulse of swell. We’re talking 10 to 12 feet swells from the south-southeast, with very long periods of 13 seconds, and energy readings in the thousands (4286, 4310, 3061). This is way too big for Austinmer Beach. It’s a strong groundswell, and with that long period, it’s going to be a washing machine. Only for experts, and even then, the wind is messy. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during this period.

The final weekend, 19th and 20th September, still has big swell (10 feet) and cross-on winds, so it’s not looking good for a paddle.

To sum it up: your best bets are Monday morning 7th September and Friday morning 11th September. Both are glassy, clean, and have decent swell. The rest is either too small, too big, or too messy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat night, calm by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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44
27
15
461
1083
355
329
671
879
421
343
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620
1787
1548
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988
707
634
506
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
20
NW
25
W
20
WSW
15
SSE
10
SW
5
NNE
15
SE
25
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20
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10
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10
NW
25
SSW
30
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15
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15
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SSE
10
W
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N
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10
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High Tide
2:40PM1.42m
3:46AM0.95m
3:54PM1.47m
5:00AM1.00m
4:59PM1.53m
5:58AM1.09m
5:56PM1.59m
6:46AM1.18m
6:46PM1.62m
7:28AM1.27m
7:32PM1.61m
8:08AM1.35m
8:15PM1.56m
Low Tide
9:47PM0.30m
9:09AM0.46m
10:57PM0.22m
10:24AM0.42m
11:54PM0.14m
11:28AM0.35m
00:42AM0.07m
12:24PM0.27m
1:23AM0.03m
1:15PM0.21m
2:01AM0.03m
2:02PM0.17m
2:37AM0.06m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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