Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, SE swell with 216 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with SE 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking at Austinmer Beach for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. The first couple of days are pretty ordinary, with small, mixed-up swell and wind messing things up. The water temp is sitting at 64°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.
Saturday 29 August is a write-off. The swell is a weak 4ft from the SSE, but the wind is a cross-on from the SSE, and the combined energy is only 358 (weak to moderate). The waves are just not clean.
Sunday 30 August is where it starts to get interesting. The morning looks like a real gem. The swell has dropped to 3ft from the S, but the wind is dead calm – glassy. The combined energy is 211 (weak to moderate). This is the standout session for the week. For a beginner-friendly break like Austinmer, this is as good as it gets. The waves will be clean, small, and fun. Get in the water early.
The rest of the week is a bit of a mixed bag. Monday 31 August and Tuesday 01 September offer some clean, cross-off mornings with small S swell, but the energy is weak. Wednesday 02 September and Thursday 03 September see the swell drop to nothing – 2ft to 2ft – with clean but tiny waves. Not worth suiting up for.
After a flat spell through the end of the first week, there’s a pulse of energy on Sunday 06 September. The morning has 4ft S swell with a clean offshore wind, and the combined energy is 201 (weak to moderate). The afternoon is even better with 4ft S swell and an 11-second period, giving 318 combined energy. The glassy conditions in the afternoon are a major positive. This is a solid, clean session.
Monday 07 September gets a little wild. The swell is 4ft, but the wind is howling offshore at 25 mph from the WNW. It’s clean, but it’s going to be a battle to get out and stay in position. Not for the faint-hearted.
The following week is a bit of a lottery. Tuesday 08 September afternoon sees a big jump in size to 7ft from the S, with a combined energy of 698 (strong). That’s a powerful swell, but the wind is a messy cross-shore. This is getting into expert territory, and the conditions are average. Might be more interesting for the kite crew than paddle surfers.
Wednesday 09 September stays big with 7ft to 6ft SSE swell, but the conditions are marginal. Strong energy (611-575), but the wind is onshore or cross-shore. Not great.
There’s a glimmer of hope on Thursday 10 September morning with a clean 3ft S swell, and again on Sunday 13 September morning with 3ft SSE swell and clean, light conditions. The combined energy for that Sunday morning is 342 (moderate), so it’s a decent way to finish the outlook.
Overall, the best bet is the glassy Sunday morning on 30 August. After that, keep an eye on Sunday 06 September for another clean, fun session. The second week has some bigger energy but the wind is mostly a problem. Don’t hold your breath for perfection.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | S 9 | SSE 11 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
226 | 216 | 131 | 126 | 126 | 164 | 103 | 101 | 136 | 146 | 143 | 98 | 70 | 71 | 49 | 29 | 77 | 32 | 87 | 42 | 33 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | off | glassy | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 8:52PM1.50m | 9:26AM1.33m | 9:30PM1.43m | 10:03AM1.38m | 10:11PM1.34m | 10:43AM1.41m | 10:56PM1.23m | 11:28AM1.41m | 11:50PM1.11m | 12:22PM1.41m | 00:56AM1.01m | 1:27PM1.40m | 2:19AM0.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:40PM0.25m | 3:16AM0.11m | 3:22PM0.25m | 3:48AM0.13m | 4:08PM0.25m | 4:22AM0.18m | 4:58PM0.28m | 5:01AM0.25m | 5:55PM0.31m | 5:45AM0.32m | 7:04PM0.34m | 6:40AM0.40m | 8:25PM0.34m | ||||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 25 | 24 | 17 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 15 | 21 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 14 | 23 | 23 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 5 | S 9 | S 7 | NE 6 |
226 | 216 | 131 | 126 | 126 | 164 | 103 | 101 | 136 | 146 | 143 | 98 | 70 | 71 | 49 | 29 | 77 | 13 | 87 | 14 | 33 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 11 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 9 |
107 | 84 | 76 | 70 | 24 | 58 | 43 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 22 | 23 | 11 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 31 | 28 | 42 | 23 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 16 | ENE 3 | NNE 4 | — | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | SSE 12 | NNE 6 | SSE 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 11 |
25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 14 | 17 | 25 | 1 | 1 | — | 20 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 29 | 3 | 32 | 19 | 19 | 23 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NNW 2 | NNW 2 | — | NW 2 | WNW 2 | S 5 | — | NNW 3 | NE 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 14 | — | 1 | 16 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 |
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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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