Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, SSE swell with 955 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your wettie, let's have a look at what's coming our way.
To be straight with you, the next week and a bit is going to test your patience. We’ve got a lot of average days with bumpy winds and weak swell. Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th are write-offs, just messy and small. You’d be better off doing a wax job or fixing a leaky roof.
Things start to look up on Thursday the 27th of August. Thursday morning at Austinmer Beach is where it’s at. We’ve got a 5ft south swell rolling in and the wind is going glassy – dead calm. That’s a rare treat. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing unusual. The combined swell energy is sitting at a solid 405 (moderate), and with those conditions, it’ll be clean and inviting. It’s a beginner-friendly break, but keep in mind the crowd can show up here sometimes.
Friday the 28th of August keeps the momentum going with another good morning. The swell drops a touch to 5ft from the SSE, but we’ve got a light offshore breeze from the west keeping the surface clean. The energy is up to 475 (moderate) and it’s a similar vibe – clean lines, good fun for a Friday.
Saturday the 29th sees a bump in size to 6ft from the south, but the wind swings onshore and the period drops to 8 seconds. It’ll be a bit messy, more of a wrestle than a glide. The combined energy hits a strong 1058, but the quality just isn’t there.
We then hit a real flat spell. From Sunday the 30th all the way through to Monday the 7th of September, it’s mostly small, weak, and blown out. A few sessions pop up here and there – Monday the 31st morning has a tiny 2ft swell but a very long 19-second period from the SSE, which is interesting but tiny. That’s a long-period groundswell that will want a bank, not a beach break.
The real standout, and the one to circle on your calendar, is Tuesday the 8th of September. Tuesday morning looks magic. We get a clean 4ft south swell with a nice 11-second period, and the wind is glassy again – not a breath. The combined energy is 303 (moderate). It’s going to be clean, lined up, and with that light air, it’ll be a session to remember. This is the pick of the whole 16-day run. After that, Wednesday the 9th of September morning holds similar promise with a light offshore, so the run might just keep giving.
So, if you’re keen, your window is Thursday 27th and Friday 28th of August, then hold out for Tuesday the 8th of September. The middle part is a long, frustrating gap.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | S 6 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SE 9 | S 8 | S 8 |
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190 | 71 | 108 | 116 | 76 | 108 | 466 | 340 | 257 | 177 | 436 | 331 | 433 | 409 | 111 | 171 | 86 | 68 | 61 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 6:31AM0.99m | 6:26PM1.45m | 7:08AM1.06m | 7:04PM1.50m | 7:42AM1.13m | 7:41PM1.53m | 8:16AM1.21m | 8:16PM1.53m | 8:51AM1.27m | 8:52PM1.50m | 9:26AM1.33m | 9:30PM1.43m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:37AM0.30m | 11:56AM0.43m | 1:12AM0.23m | 12:39PM0.37m | 1:44AM0.17m | 1:19PM0.32m | 2:15AM0.13m | 1:59PM0.28m | 2:45AM0.11m | 2:40PM0.25m | 3:16AM0.11m | 3:22PM0.25m | 3:48AM0.13m | ||||||
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 11 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | SSE 7 | S 9 | SE 9 | S 8 | S 8 |
78 | 71 | 108 | 116 | 76 | 78 | 279 | 340 | 257 | 177 | 436 | 331 | 248 | 284 | 111 | 171 | 86 | 68 | 61 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | S 9 | SE 9 | ENE 9 |
46 | 27 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 52 | 43 | 40 | 45 | 39 | 26 | 24 | 348 | 110 | 81 | 71 | 39 | 29 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 9 | SSE 16 | SE 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 8 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 4 |
— | 9 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 22 | 38 | 38 | 47 | 39 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | WNW 3 | S 4 | S 6 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | S 8 | — | — | NNW 2 | NE 3 | — |
190 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 108 | 466 | — | — | — | — | — | 433 | 409 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 49 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
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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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