Austinmer Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.31° S 150.94° E

Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
17.9°C
0.5° 

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 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with 959 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with NE 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 26th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 27th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 29th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Austinmer Beach over the next couple of weeks.

The next week and a bit starts off with a bit of swell, but it’s not all smooth sailing. We’ve got a few decent windows of clean surf, but you’ll need to pick your moments because the wind is going to mess things up just as often. The standout session looks to be the morning of Saturday the 29th of August – that’s one to circle on the calendar. Later on, the following Tuesday brings some small, clean waves that’ll be worth a paddle if you’re desperate.

Tuesday 25th August - Afternoon: The swell picks up to a solid 5ft from the NE, but it’s a short period windswell (7s) with a northerly cross-off breeze. It’s rideable, and the water temp is about average at 64°F, so nothing unusual there.

Wednesday 26th: Forget it. The surf drops right off in the morning, and by the afternoon the onshore southerly wind has it chopped to bits.

Thursday 27th: The morning shows 6ft of S swell with a 9s period, but it’s a light cross-onshore. The wave energy is moderate at 560. The afternoon goes onshore and messy. Not worth getting wet unless you’re a glutton for punishment.

Friday 28th: The morning has a glimmer of hope – 5ft from the SSE with an 11s period, light cross-shore wind. Decent energy (560) and a bit of shape, but it’s only marginal. The afternoon turns choppy again.

Saturday 29th - Morning: This is the pick of the first week. Waves are 4ft from the SSE, with an 8s period, but the wind is dead flat – glassy. That’s a major positive. The water’s glassy and clean, with moderate energy (448). This is your best bet for a fun, uncrowded session if you can get out early. Crowds are only sometimes an issue here, so you might get a few peaks to yourself.

Sunday 30th - Morning: More S swell, 6ft at 9s, but it’s a light cross-onshore breeze. The energy is strong at 775, but the wind will put a bit of texture on it. It’s marginal, not clean.

Monday 31st: The swell backs off. Morning is small and average, afternoon is choppy from a moderate NE wind.

Tuesday 1st September – All Day: Here’s the second standout. The swell drops right off to 3ft, but it’s a long period 11s SSE groundswell with light offshore winds all day. That’s going to be clean as a whistle, with a nice shape from the longer period. The energy is low at 222, so these are small, glassy peelers. Best for longboards or a fun little fish. The water temperature is still around average.

Wednesday 2nd: Tiny – 1ft. Barely surfable.

Thursday 3rd through Monday 7th September: A long gap of poor to tiny surf. The swell is mostly below 3ft with mixed winds. Not worth your time. On the 7th of September, the wind swings offshore (WNW) but the swell is only 4ft with a 9s period and moderate energy (195). It’s an option for the dedicated, but it’s not pretty.

Tuesday 8th September: The afternoon sees a sudden spike to 6ft from the SSE with a 6s period, but it’s a short, lumpy windswell. Fair bit of energy (245), but a messy wave.

Wednesday 9th September: The swell fades again, and the wind goes onshore. The run of decent surf is done.

So, to sum up: Saturday morning 29th August is your best bet for a clean, glassy session with some punch. Tuesday 1st September offers small, clean, long-period waves for the patient surfer. The rest is a mix of onshore slop, small waves, or windy conditions.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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119
86
190
458
494
311
215
521
373
312
212
216
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461
252
321
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227
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Wind (km/h)
15
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5
WNW
20
SSW
20
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High Tide
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
9:26AM1.33m
9:30PM1.43m
10:03AM1.38m
10:11PM1.34m
Low Tide
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
3:22PM0.25m
3:48AM0.13m
4:08PM0.25m
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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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