Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, S swell with 1,327 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 10s 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. Look, I’ll be straight with you – the next few days are a write-off. Tuesday the 14th has got the tiniest little 0.3ft south swell, it’s not even worth paddling out for. You’re looking at a gap of a few days with nothing to recommend.
Wednesday the 15th kicks up to an 8ft south swell, but that’s too much grunt for a beginner-friendly spot like Austinmer Beach. Combined wave energy is a hefty 2174 (strong), but the wind is cross-shore and messy. It’s a pass for me.
The first real chance of a wave comes Thursday the 23rd of July. The morning session is the standout. We’ve got a clean 6ft easterly swell with a long 12-second period – that’s proper groundswell with more push and shape. The water temp is about 65°, which is normal for this time of year. The wind is a light southwesterly, giving us a clean, cross-off breeze. The combined energy sits at 851 (moderate-strong). This is the best on offer, and the calm conditions will make it feel like you have the place to yourself.
Friday the 24th of July morning is another solid one. Similar story: 6ft east swell, 12-second period, and a light northwesterly wind keeping it glassy. Wave energy is 821 (moderate-strong). It’s a very close second to Thursday.
Saturday the 25th of July morning keeps the run going with a clean 5ft east swell and a light offshore from the west-northwest. Energy is 742 (moderate-strong). Solid.
Sunday the 26th of July morning is the last of the top-tier mornings. The swell drops a touch to 5ft east, but it’s clean with a light westerly wind. Energy is 556 (moderate).
After that, the swell slowly fades into the 28th and 29th, with smaller, cleaner but less powerful waves. The 28th still offers some fun 4ft east swell with offshore winds, so keep it on the radar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 5 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | E 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 5 | 10 | 20 | 1327 | 580 | 381 | 542 | 258 | 158 | 71 | 78 | 90 | 148 | 41 | 114 | 334 | 551 | 511 | 451 | 424 | 373 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | off |
High Tide | 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 | 1:01PM1.26m | 00:57AM1.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:34AM0.22m | 7:05PM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 17 | S 15 | S 17 | ESE 5 | S 10 | E 7 | E 6 | E 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 10 | 20 | 847 | 368 | 240 | 324 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 90 | 32 | 41 | 114 | 334 | 551 | 511 | 451 | 424 | 373 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | E 11 | — | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 7 | ESE 5 | S 21 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 41 | 39 | 25 | 14 | 55 | 73 | 69 | 37 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 18 | S 7 | — | — | — | — | E 11 | E 11 | S 17 | E 10 | ENE 7 | S 21 | SE 18 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | ESE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 5 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 35 | 60 | 51 | 24 | 34 | 34 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 5 | S 8 | SW 2 | S 10 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | 13 | 10 | 1327 | 580 | 381 | 542 | 258 | 158 | 71 | 78 | 1 | 148 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 346 | 329 | 1 | 5 | 35 | 0 | 41 | 88 | 7 | 35 | 5 | 0 | 40 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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