Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's comin' our way.

Alright, we've got a bit of a mixed bag ahead. The surf starts off okay, but you'll need to be patient for the real gems. There's a solid groundswell pushing through later in the period, but it gets a bit too feisty for the spot we're looking at.

So, here's the rundown. Austinmer Beach is the only break on the radar.

Monday the 20th is the first chance to get wet. The morning is looking pretty tidy with a 5ft ENE swell and a light cross-offshore breeze. The water's a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 65°, which is a nice little bonus. But Monday afternoon, the wind swings and it gets a bit messy, so the morning is the go.

Tuesday the 21st is a step down in size to 4ft, but still clean with a light cross-offshore in the morning. Wednesday the 22nd has a real nice 3ft swell but with a solid offshore wind from the west. That's clean, but the wave energy is only moderate (204). Not a standout, but a fun little session.

Thursday the 23rd is a write-off. The swell drops right off to 2ft, and the wind is up. Forget it.

Now, Friday the 24th is a real nice surprise. The swell picks up to 5ft from the south, and the morning is glassy. That's a cracker of a combo. The wave energy is a solid moderate (420). Saturday the 25th follows that up with a glassy afternoon and a 4ft south swell, period pushing 11 seconds, giving it a bit of punch. The energy is solid (425). The crowd at Austinmer can be a problem sometimes, so get in early.

Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th are still surfable, but the wind isn't as kind. The run of cleaner days looks to be Friday and Saturday.

Then things get weird. From Monday the 29th of July through to Friday the 2nd of August, the surf is either tiny, blown out, or both. There's a massive 16-second period swell on the 29th, but the wind is howling onshore, making it a complete mess. The wave energy is still strong (504), but it's not for paddling.

Now, hold onto your board. Sunday the 2nd of August arvo, the model is throwing up a massive 10ft south swell with a combined energy of 2755. That is serious power. But the report says it's predicted to be too big for this break. It's a beginner spot, and that's well over 8ft, so only for the experts, and even then, it might be a washing machine. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it's going to be lumpy. Honestly, that setup might be more interesting for the kite surfers than the paddle crew.

Monday the 3rd of August is even bigger, with an 12ft south swell and a colossal 6071 energy. Same story – too big for here. The wind is offshore, which would be amazing if it wasn't so massive. Another one for the experts only.

The window of opportunity finally reopens on Tuesday the 4th of August. The morning brings a clean 6ft south swell with a light cross-offshore breeze. The wave energy is moderate (569) and the report says "expect very good surf conditions" – that's the best call for the whole outlook. The afternoon bumps up to 7ft, which is getting big, but the wind is still light.

So, the standout is the Friday 24th of July morning and the Saturday 25th of July afternoon for the cleanest, most fun waves that are in the right size range. The real big stuff on the 2nd and 3rd of August is a spectacle, but not for the average punter at this beach.

Rusty.

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