
Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 13s period, S swell with 4,747 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 4.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' at Austinmer Beach.
The first real run of surf we get is a bit of a slow start, but there's a glimmer on the horizon. We're looking at a period that starts with a bit of a tease before we get into the main event.
Forget about the first couple of days. Friday the 4th is pretty weak, with a small 3ft south swell that’s got some early energy (214) but it's really just a warm-up. The real standout for the early part of the week is Monday morning, September 7th. It’s not huge, but it’s clean. We've got a 4ft south swell, and the wind is glassy out of the northwest. That's the kind of morning you don't sleep in for. The wave energy is moderate at 214, and conditions are set to be clean. This is the best of the first week by a long shot.
Now, things get a bit rowdy towards the middle of the week. Tuesday, September 8th is a big red flag for the average punter. The morning shows a 8ft south swell with very strong energy (1340), but the wind is a cross-onshore. Even though the tide and wind might be "favorable" for some, that 8ft is too much for beginners, and the text even tells us it's too big for this break. That's for the experts only, and even then, it's going to be a battle.
After that, the quality drops off fast. The end of the first week and into the second gets hit with strong, onshore winds and lumpy, choppy conditions. Thursday the 10th is a write-off with 8ft of messy south swell and 19 mph winds. You'd be better off checking the kitesurfing forecast than trying to paddle out.
There’s a little gap in the middle of the second week where things settle, but nothing to write home about. Then, we get another potential standout about a week and a half out. Tuesday, September 15th has a 4ft south swell with moderate energy (274), and the wind is offshore, 9 mph out of the west-northwest. Conditions are described as "gentle offshore and clean" – that's gold. It’s a promising winter south swell.
In short:
* Best of the early run: Monday morning, September 7th. Glassy conditions on a 4ft south swell.
* The big one for the brave: Tuesday morning, September 8th. Big 8ft south swell, but it's a beast for experts only.
* The long-range hope: Tuesday morning, September 15th. A clean 4ft south swell with offshore wind. Mark it in your calendar, but don't hold your breath just yet.
The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there. Keep an eye on that Tuesday the 15th window. It could be a good one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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 10 | S 7 | S 11 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 7 | S 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
179 | 54 | 57 | 58 | 45 | 28 | 25 | 750 | 476 | 263 | 181 | 936 | 324 | 490 | 281 | 203 | 370 | 2143 | 2704 | 4540 | 4157 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:27PM1.40m | 2:19AM0.94m | 2:40PM1.42m | 3:46AM0.95m | 3:54PM1.47m | 5:00AM1.00m | 4:59PM1.53m | 5:58AM1.09m | 5:56PM1.59m | 6:46AM1.18m | 6:46PM1.62m | 7:28AM1.27m | 7:32PM1.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:25PM0.34m | 7:50AM0.45m | 9:47PM0.30m | 9:09AM0.46m | 10:57PM0.22m | 10:24AM0.42m | 11:54PM0.14m | 11:28AM0.35m | 00:42AM0.07m | 12:24PM0.27m | 1:23AM0.03m | 1:15PM0.21m | 2:01AM0.03m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 16 | 30 | 28 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 12 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 14 | 25 | 23 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 7 | S 7 | S 9 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | ENE 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | SSE 10 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
179 | 54 | 25 | 58 | 32 | 28 | 35 | 216 | 476 | 263 | 181 | 10 | 324 | 490 | 281 | 203 | 22 | 1422 | 1686 | 2434 | 2563 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 11 | NE 5 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | NE 8 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 16 | SSE 22 | SSE 23 | SSE 23 |
20 | 9 | 57 | 7 | 45 | 27 | 25 | 13 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 498 | 422 | 103 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NNE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | S 9 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 6 | NE 8 | — | NE 7 | N 9 | SE 10 | — | S 16 | — | E 11 | E 10 | E 15 |
19 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | 5 | — | 9 | 7 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 4 | NNW 3 | NW 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 6 | S 11 | — | — | — | SSE 8 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 |
— | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 106 | 750 | — | — | — | 936 | — | — | 1 | — | 370 | 2143 | 2704 | 4540 | 4157 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 680 | 0 | 0 | 329 | 88 | 5 | 93 | 0 | 34 | 820 | 88 | 120 | 329 | 77 |
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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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