Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Looks like we’ve got a bit of a slow start ahead, but there’s a promising window about a week out, then a big pulse of energy that’s going to be way too much for this stretch.

The first real surf worth paddling out for is Friday morning, 24 July at Austinmer Beach. We’re looking at a clean 4ft swell from the south, with a 9-second period, and a light SW breeze keeping it cross-off and tidy. The combined energy is moderate (312). The water is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and crowds are only sometimes a problem. Not a standout, but a solid way to start.

Saturday morning, 25 July is where it gets good. The swell holds at 4ft from the south, but the period bumps up to 11 seconds, bringing in some proper groundswell energy. The wind is WNW 6 mph, blowing straight offshore—clean as a whistle. Combined energy is moderate (403). This is the pick of the first week. The waves will have shape and power, and with offshore wind, it’ll be glassy perfection for a beach break. Keep an eye on the tide though, as longer-period swells can sometimes wall up on a beach.

Saturday afternoon stays clean with a glassy 3ft south swell (10-second period, 215 energy). If you miss the morning, the afternoon is still very surfable, just smaller.

Sunday morning, 26 July offers another clean session: 5ft south swell, 10-second period, cross-off WSW wind, combined energy 419. It’s a good run, but the Saturday morning is the standout.

Things taper off a bit from Monday into Wednesday, with dropping swell and onshore or cross-shore winds. Still, Friday morning, 31 July brings a glassy 4ft SSE swell (10-second period, 261 energy) with no wind—a sneaky good session if you’re keen.

Now, from Saturday afternoon, 1 August onward, the swell really starts to ramp up, but it’s too big for this spot. By Sunday morning, 2 August, we’re seeing 12ft south swell, with a S wind blowing 16 mph cross-shore and combined energy soaring to 3693. That’s strong to very strong energy, and at over 8ft, it’s strictly for experts. Even then, the wind is messy and the break is exposed, so it’s likely to be a washing machine. The same goes for the entire first week of August—swell heights consistently over 10ft, periods up to 13 seconds, and energy levels in the thousands. This is big, powerful, and unruly. For a beach break setup, this is more kite-surfing territory than paddle surfing.

So, bottom line: the best on offer is Saturday morning, 25 July, with clean 4ft south groundswell and offshore wind. Get in before the big stuff arrives.

Rusty.

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