Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve been looking at the charts for the next couple of weeks. The first couple of days are a washout, but there’s a real pulse of energy coming in later. Let’s break it down.

The earliest surf worth paddling for is Wednesday morning, July 22nd, at Austinmer Beach. It’s not a monster, but it’s a clean start. We’ve got a 3ft swell rolling in from the ESE at a solid 10-second period. The wind is off the land from the west, so the faces will be looking pretty smooth. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is a touch above average for this time of year, so it’s not a bad way to spend a morning. The combined wave energy is moderate (204). It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so the size is perfect for a longboard or a funboard. Crowds are possible here, so you might have a few mates out.

Thursday morning, July 24th, is where things get interesting, but you have to be careful. The swell jumps to 8ft from the south, and while the wind is offshore, that’s a lot of water moving around (1325 combined energy). This is getting into the "too big for beginners" territory. The real standout is Thursday afternoon, July 24th. The wind drops to a glassy 5 km/h from the southeast, and we’ve got a 6ft south swell with a nice 11-second period. The energy is still strong (895), and the conditions are going to be pristine. That’s the best window of the first week.

Friday, July 25th, is a bit of a letdown. The swell drops to 5ft, and the wind is up, making it a marginal call. Skip it.

Saturday, July 26th, and Sunday, July 27th are also nothing to write home about. The swell is small and the wind is messy. The energy is weak (88 to 122). It’s a flat spell.

Wednesday, July 30th, we get a serious pulse. The morning shows an 12ft south swell with a 11-second period. The wind is offshore from the NNW, clean. But look, that’s 5 meters of energy (4769). This is big, heavy, and for experts only. The afternoon is even bigger, hitting 13ft from the south with a 12-second period and a combined energy of 6165. This is a true groundswell, and it’s going to be powerful. Austinmer is a beach break, so with that long period, it’s going to be shifting and could be a bit tricky. Only the most experienced locals should be in the water.

Friday, August 1st, and Saturday, August 2nd, the swell is still oversized for the spot, with 10ft and 8ft days. The energy is still huge (2388 to 1656). It’s still a big, heavy ocean for the brave.

Finally, Sunday morning, August 2nd, things start to settle. The south swell drops to 6ft, the wind is light and cross-off from the SSW, and the energy is still strong (1044). This is the best window for experienced surfers who want a bit of size without the 4-meter insanity. It’s clean and powerful.

Bottom line: The standout is Thursday afternoon, July 24th, for the clean, glassy, 6ft south swell. For the big wave chargers, Wednesday, July 30th, is the real deal, but it’s not for the faint of heart.

Rusty.

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