Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,310 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) 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 1.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab your wettie and listen up. Rusty here, and I’ve been staring at the charts for our patch. It’s been a bit quiet to start, but there’s some promise further out if you’ve got the patience.
We’re kicking off with Austinmer Beach. The first few days are a write-off, honestly. Sunday the 6th is poor, with a tiny 1 ft NE windswell and a messy 12 mph cross-off breeze. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about. The real issue is the weak combined swell energy (41) – just not enough push.
Things start to look a bit more interesting on Monday the 7th morning. We’ve got a clean 5 ft SSE swell, 9-second period, and a light 3 mph cross-off from the north. The combined energy is up to a moderate 301, and it’s looking clean. It’s not going to blow your mind, but it’s a solid beginner-friendly option. The crowds can be a bit of a thing here sometimes, so just keep your head on a swivel.
Tuesday the 8th morning gets a bit hefty for this spot. That 7 ft SSE swell with 8-second period and moderate combined energy (630) is just too big for a beginner break like this. It’s a pass for most of us.
The real standout is shaping up for the second week. Monday the 15th morning at Austinmer looks good with a 4 ft S swell at 10 seconds, a light NNW cross-off, and clean conditions. But the true highlight is Tuesday the 15th afternoon. The wind goes glassy, the swell builds to 7 ft from the south, and while the period is a shorter 8 seconds, the combined energy is solidly moderate (545) and conditions are glassy. That’s the pick of the fortnight. It’s a bit on the bigger side for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’s going to be fun.
After that, the surf backs off again. The week of the 18th and 19th has clean, smaller waves in the 3 ft to 4 ft range, with decent offshore winds, but nothing that will have you calling in sick. The combined energy drops back under 300 for most of those sessions.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a slow burn. Wait for that Tuesday the 15th afternoon session – that’s the one to circle on the calendar. The long-range stuff after that is promising but less certain, so keep an eye on the forecasts.
Stay stoked, and I’ll see you out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed morning, light winds from the S by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | NE 7 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 27 | 17 | 551 | 562 | 297 | 262 | 612 | 621 | 482 | 263 | 154 | 444 | 1787 | 1507 | 1131 | 1046 | 667 | 523 | 410 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:08AM1.35m | 8:15PM1.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:02PM0.17m | 2:37AM0.06m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 12 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 13 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 9 | SSE 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 11 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | E 9 | ESE 12 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 17 | 17 | 7 | 562 | 297 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 482 | 263 | 154 | 2 | 26 | 1069 | 1022 | 1046 | 667 | 523 | 410 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | E 11 | E 10 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 7 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 22 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 15 | ENE 14 | ENE 13 |
| kJ | 27 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 29 | 79 | 41 | 5 | 21 | 158 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 11 | — | NE 6 | E 10 | E 10 | — | — | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 16 | E 16 | ESE 10 | E 16 | SSE 23 | E 10 | ENE 14 | — |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | — | 2 | 2 | 8 | — | — | 8 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 5 | 52 | 2 | 19 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | SSW 6 | S 10 | — | — | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | — | NNW 2 | SW 3 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 35 | 551 | — | — | 262 | 612 | 621 | — | 1 | 2 | 444 | 1787 | 1507 | 1131 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 5 | 669 | 0 | 0 | 176 | 142 | 5 | 77 | 0 | 77 | 413 | 35 | 5 | 41 | 2 | 17 | 142 | 0 |
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