Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down what Austinmer Beach has lined up for you.

Right now, it’s flat as a pancake. The first real surf shows up on Thursday, July 30, with a 5-foot south swell creeping in. The wind is light and cross, but the period is short at 8 seconds, and the combined energy is only 318 – weak stuff. The forecast says it’s marginal, so don’t rush. Friday morning, July 31, sees a similar 6-foot south swell with a 10-second period and 555 combined energy, but the wind is still cross, and it’s still marginal. The water’s a touch warmer than normal at 66°, which is a bit unusual for the season.

Saturday, August 1, morning is another one to skip – 6 feet from the SSE, 9 seconds, and cross-on wind. Not clean.

Then, Sunday, August 2, things get interesting. The morning brings a 6-foot south-east swell with a 12-second period, and the wind swings to a nice cross-off from the NNW. The combined energy is 829 – that’s moderate power, and the forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the standout of the first week. The swell is too big for beginners, but for the rest of you, it’s clean and has some push. The south-east direction is perfect for this exposed beach, and with the light offshore feel, it’s going to be a beauty. Crowds are sometimes a problem, so be there early.

Monday, August 3, drops back to a 3-foot south-east swell with 10 seconds and 196 combined energy. The wind is offshore from the NW, so it’s clean, but it’s ordinary.

After that, there’s a long dry spell. From Tuesday, August 4, through to Friday, August 7, the waves are tiny – 1 feet to 3 feet – with weak energy and onshore or cross winds. A couple of glassy mornings pop up, like Wednesday, August 5, and Friday, August 7, but the swell is so small you’d be lucky to get wet.

The next good moment comes on Saturday, August 8, morning. A 2-foot south-east swell with a 12-second period and 257 combined energy, with a clean cross-off wind from the north. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” It’s small but clean, better for a longboard. The long period might make it a bit straight at the beach break, though.

Sunday, August 9, morning is similar – 3 feet from the south-east, 13 seconds, 225 combined energy, and clean cross-off wind. Another tidy little morning.

Monday, August 10, morning brings a 5-foot north-east swell with a short 7-second period and 464 combined energy. The wind is light and cross-off from the north, so it’s clean. The swell is a bit big for beginners, but the short period means it’ll be lumpy and close together. Not the best shape, but surfable.

After that, the window closes. Tuesday, August 11, through to Thursday, August 13, afternoon is mostly poor surf with onshore winds or small, weak swells. The last good call is Thursday, August 13, morning – a 4-foot south swell with a 10-second period, 413 combined energy, and a clean cross-off wind from the north. It’s a solid, clean morning for the experienced crew.

So, the best call is without a doubt Sunday, August 2, morning. The smaller but clean mornings on Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9, are worth a look if you’re on a longboard.

Rusty.

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