Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, S swell with 332 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s see what’s on the table for Austinmer Beach over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be honest – the first few days are a bit of a dull start. If you’re lookin’ to get wet, you’ll have to be patient.
The first real chance comes on Sunday morning, August 23rd. We’ve got a south swell at 4ft with a short period of 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (220), and with a light breeze from the NNW, it’ll be clean. It’s not a monster, but for a beginner-friendly spot, it’s a fun little session.
The week after that is a bit of a mixed bag – mostly small, onshore, or just average. There’s a moment on Wednesday morning, August 26th, with 4ft from the ENE and light offshore winds, but the quality is still just “surfable.” The water is about 64°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
Now, the real standout is Monday, August 31st. This is the one to mark on your calendar. We’ve got a long-period groundswell from the SSE at 17 seconds – that’s proper energy. The swell is only 2ft, but the combined energy is strong (346). With a light northerly breeze, it’s glassy and clean. The waves will be long and lined up, perfect for the point. Just remember, with that long period, it can break a bit straight on the beach, so work the corners. Crowds are sometimes an issue, so get out early.
Tuesday morning, September 1st, is also a solid follow-up: 3ft of south swell (11 seconds), clean with a light offshore, and moderate energy (217). It’s a good backup.
The last week of the outlook is pretty quiet. The energy drops off, and we’re back to tiny, short-period slop. There’s a brief moment on Saturday morning, September 5th, with a solid 25 km/h offshore wind from the west, but the swell is only 3ft – it’ll be clean but small.
So, to wrap it up: the best bet is Monday, August 31st for that long-period groundswell and glassy conditions. The Sunday, August 23rd is a decent starter, and Tuesday, September 1st is worth a look if you miss the main event. The rest of the run is mostly small and ordinary, so don’t hold your breath for the second week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 8 | S 11 | S 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
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 kJ | 36 | 19 | 6 | 12 | 89 | 165 | 166 | 164 | 122 | 67 | 67 | 80 | 54 | 213 | 162 | 109 | 78 | 105 | 113 | 111 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 3:47AM0.84m | 4:00PM1.27m | 4:57AM0.87m | 4:57PM1.32m | 5:49AM0.92m | 5:45PM1.38m | 6:31AM0.99m | 6:26PM1.45m | 7:08AM1.06m | 7:04PM1.50m | 7:42AM1.13m | 7:41PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:06PM0.48m | 9:01AM0.55m | 11:09PM0.43m | 10:09AM0.54m | 11:58PM0.37m | 11:07AM0.49m | 00:37AM0.30m | 11:56AM0.43m | 1:12AM0.23m | 12:39PM0.37m | 1:44AM0.17m | 1:19PM0.32m | 2:15AM0.13m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 19 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 8 | S 11 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 36 | 19 | 6 | 12 | 89 | 165 | 89 | 164 | 122 | 67 | 67 | 37 | 54 | 213 | 162 | 109 | 78 | 105 | 113 | 111 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | NE 6 | SSE 4 | SSE 16 | S 11 | NE 4 | NE 5 | SE 17 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 49 | 166 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 61 | 39 | 24 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 31 | 34 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 8 | S 6 | E 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | E 13 | — | ENE 9 | NE 9 | SSE 16 | SE 15 | — | — | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 3 | — | 8 | 23 | 26 | 9 | — | — | 17 | 15 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | NE 5 | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | S 3 | S 5 | — | — | N 2 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 49 | — | 80 | — | — | — | 3 | 23 | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 159 | 336 | 249 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 114 | 0 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
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