Austinmer Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.31° S 150.94° E

Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
18.2° C
0.6° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, S swell with 1,069 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s 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 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 15th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 15th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 15th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 11s

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


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

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the next week is a tough one. This is one of those periods where you’re better off fixing your dings or going for a fish. It’s a long, flat, and blown-out stretch. The first real chance of anything even resembling a surf is a week from now, so we're looking at a solid gap with no real recommendations. For an exposed beach like this, that's just how it goes sometimes.

Let’s run through the week ahead to get it over with. Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th are basically a waste of time. Tiny, weak 0.6 ft to 0.3 ft south swells with clean but empty lines on Monday, and Tuesday drops off to almost nothing. Wednesday the 15th morning is the first proper swell, a solid 7 ft southerly, but that’s trouble. The energy is strong, but the report flat-out says it's too big for this break. On top of that, the wind is cross-shore, so it’s going to be a mess. After that, it’s a downhill slide of deteriorating, choppy, and weak surf right through to Saturday the 19th.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. After a long dry spell, Sunday morning, July 19th is your standout. The stars align briefly. We’ve got a 4 ft easterly swell and the wind is dead glassy – NE at 5 km/h (3 mph). That’s the kind of clean, silky surface you dream about. The swell period is 9 seconds, so it’s got a bit of shape, not just whitewash. It's a beginner-friendly 4 ft, so it won’t be too intimidating, just fun. Keep an eye on the crowds though, because this spot can get picked over when it’s this clean.

Monday morning, July 20th is another solid look, maybe even the second best of the run. Similar 4 ft to 4 ft easterly swell, but with a NNW cross-offshore breeze keeping it clean. The period ticks up to 10 seconds on the afternoon, giving it a touch more grunt. That’s a lovely way to start the work week if you can sneak out.

The following days settle back into smaller, more ordinary conditions. Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd offer some clean mornings with glassy or light offshore wind, but the swell drops below 3 ft, and the energy is weak. Surfable, but nothing to write home about. From the 23rd through the 28th, it’s a repeat of small, weak, and often choppy conditions, with the occasional clean moment that barely qualifies as a wave. It’s a real summer-style pattern in the middle of July.

So, to wrap it up: hold out for Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th. That’s the best of it this far out. The rest is for the dedicated or the kite surfers, because that bigger swell on the 15th is going to be messy and too much for the paddle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
12
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
7
0.1
S
10
0.2
S
11
0.4
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10
2.2
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11
1.8
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9
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1.2
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1.2
E
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
10
10
4
2
9
35
1069
538
593
489
232
158
84
58
61
104
122
225
230
251
248
Wind (km/h)
20
W
20
W
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
15
WSW
10
S
10
SSE
10
SW
20
S
25
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20
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
10
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10
SSE
5
SE
5
NE
15
NE
10
NW
Wind State
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High Tide
7:12PM1.77m
8:06AM1.12m
8:05PM1.81m
8:57AM1.15m
8:55PM1.80m
9:47AM1.18m
9:44PM1.74m
10:35AM1.20m
10:31PM1.62m
11:23AM1.22m
11:18PM1.47m
12:12PM1.24m
00:06AM1.30m
Low Tide
12:36PM0.27m
2:07AM-0.03m
1:31PM0.24m
2:57AM-0.07m
2:25PM0.23m
3:45AM-0.07m
3:17PM0.24m
4:30AM-0.03m
4:10PM0.28m
5:13AM0.04m
5:05PM0.33m
5:54AM0.13m
6:03PM0.40m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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9
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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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