Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, S swell with 3,075 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 14th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cooking at Austinmer Beach.
Right now, there’s nothing worth suiting up for. The first few days are tiny and ugly. The real show starts Wednesday the 16th, but watch yourself—that morning swell hits 8ft from the south with a 10-second period, and the combined swell energy is moderate (1391). That’s already too big for beginners, and the cross-shore wind is gonna mess it up. Come Thursday the 17th, it gets even bigger—10ft south swell, very strong energy (2674)—and still messy. This is for experts only, and the wind isn’t helping.
The best window, no question, is Friday the 18th morning. The swell drops to a clean 4ft from the SSE, period a tidy 9 seconds, and the wind goes completely glassy at 0 mph. Combined energy is moderate (280). That’s your top pick—clean, fun-sized waves for a beginner-friendly spot like Austinmer Beach. Just keep in mind, the crowds can pop up sometimes.
You’ll then have a dry spell of small, junky surf from Saturday the 19th through Sunday the 20th. Then another big spike hits Monday the 21st—10ft south swell (2128 energy)—but the wind is onshore and choppy, so forget it. Tuesday the 22nd morning shows 7ft SSE swell with a long 12-second period (1142 energy) but the wind is cross-shore and messy. It’s borderline and probably not worth the hassle.
Looking ahead, Wednesday the 23rd morning looks sweet again—4ft SSE swell, very long 12-second period, glassy calm wind. That’s clean, but that long period might make it a bit weird at a beach break, and the energy is moderate (382). Then things go lumpy again until the very end.
On Sunday the 27th afternoon, you get a 7ft SSE swell with clean offshore wind from the NW at 16 mph. That’s a solid chunk of energy (526), but at 7ft and a short 8-second period, it’s punchy and a bit raw—better for the experienced crew.
Water temp is about 64°, which is normal for this time of year.
Bottom line: if you’re paddling out, Friday the 18th morning is your best bet. Glassy, manageable, and fun. Wednesday the 23rd morning is another clean option, but that’s a long way out—keep an eye on it.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | S 10 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 11 | S 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 131 | 56 | 74 | 50 | 51 | 1215 | 1352 | 1411 | 2651 | 1509 | 655 | 322 | 264 | 211 | 138 | 76 | 51 | 35 | 14 | 9 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:18PM1.22m | 10:37AM1.41m | 11:00PM1.09m | 11:17AM1.36m | 11:46PM0.98m | 12:02PM1.30m | 00:43AM0.90m | 12:58PM1.25m | 1:57AM0.85m | 2:06PM1.22m | 3:21AM0.85m | 3:17PM1.23m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 4:18PM0.23m | 4:14AM0.28m | 5:05PM0.29m | 4:47AM0.37m | 5:56PM0.37m | 5:23AM0.46m | 6:56PM0.43m | 6:08AM0.53m | 8:07PM0.47m | 7:08AM0.59m | 9:23PM0.47m | 8:26AM0.60m | 10:27PM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 31 | 30 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 27 | 26 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | S 10 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 14 | NE 14 | ENE 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 |
| kJ | 54 | 56 | 74 | 50 | 39 | 7 | 20 | 8 | 17 | 1155 | 655 | 322 | 264 | 211 | 138 | 76 | 51 | 35 | 6 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | ENE 13 | SSE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | E 14 | ENE 14 | — | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | NE 4 | NE 4 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 11 |
| kJ | 85 | 17 | 31 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 19 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 60 | 102 | 52 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | S 15 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | S 16 | — | — | — | S 19 | S 19 | S 19 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | NE 4 | SSE 16 | SE 15 | E 11 | S 11 | E 8 |
| kJ | 13 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 50 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 6 | — | SW 4 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | ENE 2 | NW 2 | — | NE 4 | — | NNW 2 | W 2 | S 4 |
| kJ | 131 | 46 | — | 2 | 51 | 1215 | 1352 | 1411 | 2651 | 1509 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 14 | — | 1 | 1 | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 879 | 41 | 826 | 660 | 41 | 5 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 76 | 236 | 39 |
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