Austinmer Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.31° S 150.94° E

Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 10 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
17.7° C
0.2° 

Austinmer Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, S swell with 713 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 11th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 13th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 11th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Austinmer Beach over the next couple of weeks.

The opening days are a mixed bag. We’ve got some size but the wind is a bit messy. Monday the 10th sees a 6ft ENE swell with a 9-second period and moderate wave energy (497), but a 16 mph cross-offshore wind from the NNW won’t give you the cleanest lines. Expect poor surf. There’s a little window on Thursday morning the 13th with a 5ft S swell, 8-second period, and light cross-offshore wind, but it’s not a standout.

Honestly, the real highlight looks to be Friday morning the 14th. You’re looking at a clean 4ft S swell with a 9-second period and glassy conditions – wind is dead calm from the SSE at 3 mph. The water temp is 64°, which is pretty much average for this time of year. That’s your best bet for a clean, fun session with no breeze messing things up.

After that, the weekend and following week get a bit ordinary with onshore winds and smaller, shorter-period swell. The wave energy stays low to moderate, and conditions are mostly poor. There’s a bit of a run of nothing special from the 15th through the 19th.

Saturday morning the 22nd shows some promise again. Expect a 4ft ENE swell with a 9-second period, light offshore wind from the N, and clean conditions. Decent wave energy too (239). It’s worth circling that date, but it’s a week and a half away, so keep an eye on it.

Overall, Friday morning the 14th is the pick of the bunch. Glassy, clean, and a little bit of energy. The rest of the period is mostly forgettable.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Mon morning, light winds from the NNW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
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0.9
NE
10
0.7
ENE
10
1.7
S
11
1.2
S
10
0.9
S
9
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9
0.7
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1.5
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SSE
21
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SSE
8
0.9
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
6
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SSE
6
0.9
SSE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
497
404
134
81
713
296
137
99
63
317
324
109
186
130
85
90
90
119
94
58
198
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
30
NW
30
W
25
W
20
W
10
WNW
10
WNW
20
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20
WSW
10
SW
10
SE
10
W
5
SSE
10
ESE
10
SW
15
S
25
S
15
SW
20
S
25
SSE
15
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Wind State
cross-off
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cross-off
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High Tide
6:08PM1.67m
7:01AM1.10m
7:01PM1.73m
7:50AM1.17m
7:50PM1.75m
8:36AM1.23m
8:37PM1.72m
9:19AM1.29m
9:21PM1.63m
10:01AM1.32m
10:04PM1.51m
10:42AM1.34m
10:47PM1.35m
Low Tide
11:31AM0.33m
1:02AM0.05m
12:29PM0.28m
1:50AM-0.01m
1:23PM0.23m
2:34AM-0.04m
2:14PM0.20m
3:15AM-0.02m
3:03PM0.20m
3:53AM0.03m
3:52PM0.23m
4:29AM0.10m
4:42PM0.28m
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Feels °C
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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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