Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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