Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow start but the weekend of the 26th is lookin’ pretty tasty. The water’s sittin’ at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might not need the thickest wetsuit.

Saturday the 25th afternoon is a nice little session to ease into it. Swell’s from the south at 4ft, period 11 seconds, with a light cross-offshore breeze. The wave energy is gettin’ goin’ (284). It’s clean, and for a beginner-friendly break, that’s a solid option.

The standout is Sunday the 26th morning. Swell bumps up to 5ft from the south, period 11 seconds, and the energy jumps right up (576). Winds are light cross-off. This is where the better shaped waves will be; the longer period means more push and longer lulls between sets, making it easier to get out the back. Crowds are a possibility here, so get in early.

Monday the 27th morning sees the swell backin’ off to 3ft, but the wind goes glassy early. That’s a rare treat. It’ll be small and clean, but the period’s dropped to 9 seconds, so the waves will be a bit softer.

Later in the week, things get wild. Thursday the 30th morning is a big one, but it’s not for the faint-hearted. We’re lookin’ at a solid 12ft southerly swell with a combined energy of 3773. That’s a lot of power. The wind is cross-off, but at that size, this is strictly for experts only. The beach break setup is gonna be poundin’, and it might even be more interesting for the kite crew than us paddle surfers.

Friday the 31st is still massive at 8ft, and the winds are cross-shore, creating a bit of a chop. Again, this is big and raw, and it’s gonna be a handful.

We get a bit of a lull through the start of the new week, but then Sunday the 2nd of August morning brings a change. Swell from the southeast at 6ft, period stretching out to 12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The energy is still strong (1028), and the wind is light cross-off. This is a good call for experienced surfers; the longer period will make for some longer, more powerful lines, but at a beach break it might be a bit walled. Still, clean conditions make it worthwhile.

The first week of August sees a mix of smaller, clean days and then another big pulse. Tuesday the 5th of August morning is a 10ft southeast swell with a short 8-second period. That’s a lot of close-out, messy energy. Not ideal for a paddle, but again, lookin’ more like a kite day.

By the 7th and 8th of August, the swell is droppin’ back into the 5ft to 7ft range, but the winds are onshore, making it a bit of a scratchy, messy affair. Not great.

So, to wrap it up: the best bet is Sunday the 26th of July morning for the best combo of size, shape, and clean conditions. If you’re after a glassy, small wave, Monday the 27th morning is your window. The big stuff on the 30th and 31st is for the experts and the brave.

Stay safe out there, and keep your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty

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