
Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, SSE swell with 2,754 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Austinmer Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 13) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, lookin’ at the surf ahead for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a bit of a mixed bag, with a big pulse of energy early on, but it’s gonna be a challenge for most. The first few days have some size, but the wind and conditions are gonna be a real struggle. Let’s break it down.
The first decent surf on offer is Tuesday the 8th of September. Austinmer Beach is pumpin’ with a 7ft SSE swell, but it’s runnin’ with a cross-shore wind, makin’ it a bit lumpy. The combined energy is solid at 631 (moderate to strong), and the water temp is about average for this time of year at 64°F. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but at that size it’s gonna be too big and messy for the learners. The afternoon cleans up a bit with a lighter sea breeze, droppin’ to 6ft, but the wind is onshore, so it’s not the best. Honestly, Tuesday looks like a day for the experienced crew only, and even then, it’s not perfect.
Wednesday the 9th is a write-off. The morning has a tiny 3ft S swell, but the wind is cross and the conditions are poor. The afternoon gets a big 10ft SSE swell, but it’s blowin’ a fresh cross-onshore, just creating a lumpy, choppy mess. That’s too big for most, and the wind kills it. A real shame.
Now, Thursday the 10th is the standout. The morning session has a decent 8ft S swell, with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is manageable cross-shore. The combined energy is rippin’ at 1431 (strong). But again, it’s a bit big for beginners, and the tide window is key. The afternoon sees the same size, but the wind turns cross-onshore, so it’s a morning mission only. If you’re an experienced surfer and you can get out early, this is your best bet in the whole forecast.
Friday the 11th drops back a bit. The morning has a 7ft SSE swell, but the wind is light and cross-shore, so it’s not terrible. The energy is still healthy at 704 (moderate to strong). The afternoon is smaller at 6ft, but the wind swings onshore again. It’s surfable, but nothin’ special.
The size fades over the weekend. Saturday the 12th has a clean 4ft SSE swell with a light cross-offshore wind in the morning – that’s a nice window for a small wave cruiser. The energy is 390 (moderate). Sunday the 13th is tiny, with 3ft, but the morning is clean with a light offshore. It’s ordinary, but you can get a few if you’re desperate.
From Monday the 14th, things get really small. The swell is barely 2ft to 3ft for most of the week, with periods of clean, glassy conditions but hardly any wave. The water stays about average. The morning of Wednesday the 16th is glassy, with a 3ft S swell, but it’s a real struggle to get wet. The combined energy is weak, around 266. The rest of the week is a mix of onshore junk and tiny, clean conditions.
The second week is a total sleepy period. There’s nothing worth getting excited about. The swell is tiny, and the wind is mostly cross or onshore. The occasional clean morning with a 2ft wave is about it. The last real chance for a wave is a possible clean, glassy session on Friday the 18th, but it’s only 2ft of S swell. The run of poor surf stretches from the 14th right through to the end of the forecast, with maybe a few fleeting, clean moments but no real energy.
Overall, the best session is Thursday the 10th of September, early morning. It’s got the size, the energy, and the wind is just about workable. But it’s for the experienced crew only. After that, it’s a long wait for anything decent.
Stay safe, keep your eyes on the horizon, and don’t be afraid to just sit it out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
629 | 460 | 173 | 84 | 984 | 1975 | 1303 | 1300 | 1447 | 698 | 528 | 322 | 308 | 218 | 122 | 113 | 85 | 94 | 132 | 83 | 52 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 5:56PM1.59m | 6:46AM1.18m | 6:46PM1.62m | 7:28AM1.27m | 7:32PM1.61m | 8:08AM1.35m | 8:15PM1.56m | 8:46AM1.41m | 8:57PM1.46m | 9:23AM1.44m | 9:37PM1.35m | 9:59AM1.44m | 10:18PM1.22m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:28AM0.35m | 00:42AM0.07m | 12:24PM0.27m | 1:23AM0.03m | 1:15PM0.21m | 2:01AM0.03m | 2:02PM0.17m | 2:37AM0.06m | 2:48PM0.16m | 3:10AM0.12m | 3:33PM0.18m | 3:42AM0.20m | 4:18PM0.23m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 5:42 | — | — | 5:42 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 27 | 26 | 20 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 25 | 24 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ESE 13 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SSE 22 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 |
2 | 460 | 173 | 84 | 17 | 42 | 20 | 270 | 979 | 698 | 528 | 322 | 308 | 218 | 120 | 113 | 85 | 94 | 132 | 83 | 52 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 16 | S 20 | SSE 23 | ESE 9 | S 22 | E 15 | E 14 | E 13 | SSE 18 | SSE 20 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 13 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 |
— | 2 | 69 | 53 | 5 | 32 | 103 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 16 | 14 | 67 | 133 | 10 | 6 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 9 | 9 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 10 | E 9 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | E 10 | ENE 14 | SE 17 | E 14 | ENE 14 | SSE 19 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | E 13 | ENE 13 | ENE 13 | E 12 |
— | — | 2 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 122 | 26 | 22 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | — | NW 2 | SSW 4 | SSE 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | ENE 3 | NNW 2 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | — | — | ENE 3 | — |
629 | — | 1 | 12 | 984 | 1975 | 1303 | 1300 | 1447 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 1 | 15 | 16 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 34 | 0 | 7 | 413 | 12 | 77 | 298 | 2 | 5 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Austinmer Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Austinmer Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Austinmer Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Austinmer Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Austinmer Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Austinmer Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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