Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab your wettie, I’m Rusty, and I’ve got the goods on what’s shaping up for our local stretch.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this ain’t a classic run. We’ve got a lot of so-so days and a few that are just plain ugly, but there’s a couple of windows that’ll get you wet. The first real chance to paddle out doesn’t come until Wednesday the 12th, and even then, it’s a bit of a "get what you can" session.

Let’s start with that Wednesday the 12th. Austinmer Beach will see a small S swell at 3ft, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind is out of the west at 12 mph, so it’s offshore and clean. The water temp is sitting at 63°, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year. The wave energy is weak (145), so you’re not getting any power, but it’s a chance to get a few soft ones. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

Moving into Thursday morning the 13th, the swell bumps up a touch to 4ft from the S, period drops to 8 seconds. A light WSW breeze at 6 mph keeps it cross-off and clean. The energy is moderate (194), but it’s still nothing to write home about. The afternoon turns onshore from the ESE, so the morning is your only window.

Friday the 14th morning is the real standout of this first week. We get glassy conditions with a WSW wind at 3 mph, and a 3ft S swell, period 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (182), but the glassy surface will make those waves look a lot better than they are. This is the best session of the early period. It’s small, but it’s clean.

After that, it gets ugly. From Friday afternoon all the way through to Tuesday the 19th, it’s a write-off. Onshore winds, rain, and cross-chop make for poor conditions. Saturday the 15th sees swell jump to 6ft from the S, but with a 12 mph S wind, it’s messy and choppy. That’s more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session.

Now, there’s a gap in surfable conditions from Friday afternoon until Thursday the 20th. That’s a solid five-day lull.

Thursday the 20th morning brings a glimmer of hope. The wind drops to zero, going glassy, with a 4ft swell from the E at 7 seconds. The energy is weak (116), but you can’t beat glass. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

The next real chance for anything better is Saturday the 21st afternoon. The swell picks up to 5ft from the NE, period 8 seconds, with a moderate energy (497). The wind is cross-shore from the NE at 9 mph, so it’s a bit lumpy. It’s marginal, but there’s more water moving.

Then we hit a bit of a dry spell again until Monday the 24th morning. That’s when things get interesting for the more experienced crew. A 6ft S swell, period 10 seconds, rolls in, with a strong energy reading (670). The wind is from the SSW at 16 mph, blowing cross-shore, which will create some chop. This is a solid, powerful swell, but it’s big and messy, so it’s for experts only. Beginners should stay well clear of the shore.

After that, it fades quickly. Tuesday the 25th morning is glassy again with a tiny 3ft S swell, period 10 seconds – a clean but weak end to the run.

Looking way out, Thursday the 27th afternoon has a big spike in the charts: a 7ft S swell, period 10 seconds, with a massive energy reading (1216). The wind is from the NE at 12 mph, cross-shore. This is a serious amount of water, but it’s over a week away, so don’t book the time off just yet. If it holds, it’s a big, powerful groundswell that will be hard to handle, definitely for experts only.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet is Friday the 14th morning for the glassy, clean conditions on a small swell. If you want a bit more size and can handle the chop, Monday the 24th morning has the power. Keep an eye on that Thursday the 27th afternoon for a potential big one, but don’t hold your breath.

Rusty.

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