
Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 11s period, S swell with 943 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. 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 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for the next couple of weeks. Look, straight up, the first few days are a write-off. We’re looking at a pretty grim start with no real surf to speak of until Thursday the 30th of July, and even then it’s touch and go. There’s a good four-day gap of nothing worth paddling for, so don’t rush down to the beach just yet.
Alright, let’s get into it. Our only real option on the cards is Austinmer Beach. This is a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent beach break that’s exposed to the east, but it’s been getting a lot of south in the swell. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year.
Thursday the 30th of July shows a little pulse of swell in the morning – 5ft from the south, with a short period of 8 seconds. The wind is light and cross-shore, which is alright, but the wave energy is only moderate (284). It’s marginal, but you might snag a knee-high set if you’re keen. The afternoon gets choppy, so morning is the go.
Friday the 31st of July has a bit more size, 6ft from the south, but it’s a cross-on wind and still a short period. The energy picks up (658), but it’s messy. This is more of a kite-surfing sort of wave than a clean paddle, to be honest.
Now, the real hope is Saturday the 1st of August. Glassy as a mirror in the morning. The swell is a clean 5ft from the SSE with a 9-second period, and the energy is building nicely (327). That’s a solid morning session for the beginner to intermediate crew. The wind is nothing, the waves are clean – this is the first standout. Get on it early before the seabreeze messes it up in the arvo.
Sunday the 2nd of August morning is also worth a mention. Clean, cross-off wind with a 4ft SSE swell, but the period stretches to 11 seconds, giving it some extra push (408 energy). It’s a longer period, so the sets will be more defined and the paddling easier. A solid choice.
The following week gets a bit more interesting. Thursday the 6th of August is a big one, but you have to be careful. The morning has 8ft from the SSE, and the afternoon jumps to 10ft from the south with a 11-second period. The energy is massive (3194 in the arvo). This is 100% expert territory – way too big for beginners. It’s also clean with offshore winds, so for the experienced crew on a bigger board, it’s a standout. But if you’re not confident, stay on the sand.
Friday the 7th of August morning is still pumping, with a 7ft SSE swell and clean offshore wind. Still big, but the energy (722) is a bit more manageable. Experts only, but it’s a ripper.
After that, we drop off again. Saturday the 8th of August has a glassy 5ft morning, which is alright for the intermediates, but then the swell fades through the rest of the week. The middle of the second week (9th to 11th of August) is mostly small, messy, or windy – not worth a special trip.
There’s a late-career flicker on Wednesday the 12th of August morning, with 5ft from the SSE and a clean cross-off breeze. Not a classic, but surfable.
Overall, the standout is the glassy Saturday 1st of August morning for the everyday surfer, and the big, clean Thursday 6th of August for the experts. Don’t bother with the first few days. Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed morning, light winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 8 | SE 13 | S 16 | S 11 | S 8 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
8 | 7 | 7 | 287 | 279 | 247 | 734 | 653 | 561 | 445 | 321 | 348 | 441 | 396 | 341 | 182 | 98 | 68 | 16 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 8:13AM1.04m | 8:08PM1.55m | 8:49AM1.08m | 8:44PM1.56m | 9:25AM1.12m | 9:19PM1.53m | 10:01AM1.17m | 9:54PM1.48m | 10:38AM1.21m | 10:31PM1.41m | 11:18AM1.25m | 11:13PM1.31m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:20AM0.20m | 1:39PM0.36m | 2:54AM0.16m | 2:18PM0.34m | 3:26AM0.14m | 2:57PM0.34m | 3:57AM0.13m | 3:38PM0.35m | 4:29AM0.14m | 4:22PM0.36m | 5:02AM0.16m | 5:11PM0.39m | |||||||
— | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 10 |
Feels °C | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | NE 4 | SE 13 | S 11 | S 8 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 |
5 | 1 | 7 | 287 | 279 | 232 | 734 | 653 | 561 | 445 | 321 | 348 | 441 | 396 | 341 | 182 | 98 | 68 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 16 | E 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 18 | E 17 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ESE 8 |
8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | S 7 | E 8 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | — | — | — | E 12 | E 14 | — | E 18 | NE 6 | E 11 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 5 |
2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | — | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | WNW 2 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | NW 3 | NNW 2 | WSW 4 |
2 | 1 | 16 | 9 | — | 247 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 13 | — | 4 | 1 | 8 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 211 | 654 | 346 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 0 | 5 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72 |
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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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