Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m taking a good hard look at the outlook for our local stretch. Let’s be straight with it.

First up, the water temp is sitting at about 64°, which is pretty much what you’d expect for this time of year – nothing crazy there.

We’re looking at a bit of a slow start, with the first real window of hope showing up on Thursday morning, the 4th. That morning, we’ve got a clean 4ft swell from the south with a 9-second period, and the wind is a light offshore from the WNW. The combined energy is moderate at 232, and it’s looking like the best of the early run. The break is Austinmer Beach, and it’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and exposed to the east. Crowds can pop up here sometimes, so keep your eyes open. The swell direction is south, so it’s not the perfect east angle, but that clean morning should make for some fun, tidy waves.

The real standout, and I mean the one that’s got my heart racing a bit, is Tuesday morning, the 8th. We’re looking at a 7ft south swell with a short 8-second period, and the combined energy is a hefty 1029. However, the wind is a cross-onshore from the south, so it’s going to be a little choppy. But the real kicker here is that the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. For a beginner spot, 7ft is pushing it, and the short period means it’ll be a bit lumpy. This one is really only for the experienced crew who know how to handle a bit of mess and size.

We hit a bit of a lull, but then Monday morning, the 14th, offers another chance. A 4ft swell from the northeast with a short 7-second period, and a light offshore from the north. The combined energy is 318, which is moderate. The conditions are clean, but the swell is small and short, so it’ll be a bit weak and crumbly. It’s a surfable option, but nothing to write home about.

The final mention is for Thursday morning, the 17th. We’ve got a 5ft south-southeast swell with a super short 6-second period, and a solid offshore wind from the WNW. The combined energy is 217. The wind is good, but that period is so short, the waves will be steep and close out quickly. It’s a clean, offshore day, but the swell shape is going to be frustrating.

So, to wrap it up: the clear winner is the morning of Thursday, the 4th. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, the wind is right, and it’s the most user-friendly of the whole run. The Tuesday the 8th is a big, powerful, but messy option for the brave. The rest of the window is mostly small, weak, or too big. Keep your expectations in check, and you might snag a few fun ones.

Rusty.

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