Austinmer Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Sunday 24 May 2026 AEST
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Austinmer Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
20.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 24) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 1PM. 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 Saturday (May 30) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 24th May)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 24th May)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 31st May)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 74mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed night, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
4
!
!
!
0
!
!
!
!
2
3
!
!
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
E
12
2.5
E
12
2.5
E
12
2.4
E
11
2.3
E
12
2.1
E
12
2.1
E
12
2.5
E
12
1.9
E
12
2.5
E
12
2.5
E
12
2.5
E
12
3.5
E
9
3.5
E
9
2.5
E
10
3.5
E
10
3
ESE
9
2
E
9
1.8
ESE
9
2.4
S
8
4
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2291
1880
1706
1468
1396
1184
1248
2070
1036
2017
1871
1709
1708
2114
1390
2076
1403
675
564
652
3371
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
E
5
WSW
5
NNE
10
NNE
5
SW
15
SSE
15
NE
10
N
5
NNE
5
ESE
10
E
30
E
15
NE
5
WSW
5
WSW
15
WSW
5
ENE
5
E
10
S
15
WSW
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
3:32PM1.16m
3:18AM1.24m
4:23PM1.24m
4:18AM1.16m
5:07PM1.32m
5:13AM1.10m
5:46PM1.39m
6:02AM1.06m
6:22PM1.44m
6:48AM1.04m
6:57PM1.48m
7:32AM1.03m
7:32PM1.51m
Low Tide
9:18PM0.50m
9:51AM0.25m
10:27PM0.46m
10:34AM0.28m
11:26PM0.41m
11:12AM0.31m
00:16AM0.34m
11:48AM0.34m
1:00AM0.29m
12:24PM0.36m
1:41AM0.24m
1:00PM0.38m
2:20AM0.21m
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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heavy rain
light rain
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thunderstorm
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mod rain
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:48
6:48
6:48
6:50
6:50
6:50
6:52
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4:57
4:57
4:55
4:55
4:54
4:54
4:54
2
1
1
1
9
14
9
4
4
17
11
23
2
2
5
6
1
1
7
Temp °C
19
18
17
19
19
17
18
18
18
18
18
19
19
18
17
17
16
16
18
18
16
18
16
18
20
19
18
16
17
18
20
20
17
16
18
18
17
15
16
18
17
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
E
12
2.5
E
12
2.5
E
12
2.4
E
11
2.3
E
12
2.1
E
12
2.1
E
12
0.3
S
11
1.9
E
12
0.3
S
10
2.3
E
12
2.3
E
12
0.2
S
14
3.5
E
9
2.5
E
10
3
ESE
10
3
ESE
9
2
E
9
1.8
ESE
9
1.6
E
9
1.6
ESE
10
Energy kJ
2291
1880
1706
1468
1396
1184
1248
21
1036
17
1530
1469
16
2114
1390
1463
1403
675
564
449
482
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
16
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
13
0.3
S
12
0.1
S
17
0.2
S
11
0.1
S
17
0.6
S
9
0.8
SSE
8
1.5
SSE
8
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
19
1
S
7
0.2
SSE
15
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
4
5
44
34
24
6
9
6
54
80
266
8
7
112
22
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
20
0.2
SSE
17
0.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
8
7
6
6
4
8
8
27
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
E
12
2
E
8
2.5
E
12
2.5
E
12
2.5
E
12
3.5
E
9
3.5
E
10
1
S
7
2.4
S
8
4
S
11
Energy kJ
2070
451
2017
1871
1709
1708
2076
93
652
3371
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
5
4
5
4
3
3
4
2
Distance (km)
39
61
1
1
1
1
7
174
0
1
1
53
161
1
1
1
1
6
0
5
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
3
3
4
7
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
3
3
4
7
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
9
9
8
7
6
6
7
9
9
9
6
5
4
6
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Illawarra? If you are looking for accommodation near Austinmer Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Illawarra, consider staying in Wollongong which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Illawarra where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Kembla which is 21 km (13 miles) away, Engadine, Caringbah and Cronulla.

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