Austinmer Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.31° S 150.94° E

Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
18.2° C
0.7° 

Austinmer Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with 734 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 1st Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 5th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 5th Aug)7ft (2.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’re looking at a solid run of surf coming through for Austinmer Beach, with the first real action kicking off Saturday morning. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no wetsuit drama.

Saturday morning starts with a light 5ft swell from the SSE, period around 9 seconds, and the wind is a light cross from the SSW. The energy is weak (356), it’s a bit on the marginal side, but it’s surfable. Saturday afternoon cleans right up with glassy conditions and a consistent 5ft SSE swell, the energy drops a touch (316), but that glass makes it worth a paddle.

Now, Sunday is the standout for the first week. Sunday morning you’ve got a 5ft swell from the SE, period jumps to 12 seconds, and the energy pumps up to 672 – that’s moderate wave energy. The wind is NNW at 15 mph, blowing cross-offshore, keeping the waves clean. This is the best on offer for the week. The swell is a nice size for most, not too big, and that longer period groundswell will give you some proper shape. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so expect a few lads out.

Sunday afternoon gets messy with a cross-shore wind from the NE, dropping the quality. Monday through Wednesday it’s a mix of tiny surf and questionable conditions. The swell drops right off, with most days seeing under 3ft and very weak energy. The best of that quiet stretch is Wednesday afternoon with a 6ft S swell, period 9 seconds, and clean conditions thanks to offshore WNW wind, but the energy is moderate (746) and tide might be a factor.

Thursday morning, 6th of August, is another clean window: 5ft S swell, glassy with WNW wind, nice energy (349). Friday morning the 7th is glassy again with a 5ft SSE swell, but the period is short (8 seconds) so it’ll be a bit crumbly.

Then the second week... it’s mostly quiet. The standout is a bit of a wildcard. Saturday morning, 15th of August, you’ve got a 3ft swell from the SSE, but check this out – the period is 21 seconds! That’s very long period groundswell. The energy is 980, strong. Wind is light NNW, cross-offshore, clean. For a beach break like Austinmer, that long period can make the waves a bit too straight, but it’ll be clean and there will be lines. It’s a promising one, but that far out, keep your expectations in check.

The 16th of August has a decent 4ft to 5ft SSE swell, with long periods (13 to 12 seconds), but the cross-onshore wind will put a bit of texture on the face. Still, plenty of energy in the water (995-1129).

Overall, Sunday morning the 2nd is your best bet for the near term. The 15th is the long-range promise, but it’s a cautious one.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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311
530
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340
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Wind (km/h)
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E
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NW
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NNW
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High Tide
10:01AM1.17m
9:54PM1.48m
10:38AM1.21m
10:31PM1.41m
11:18AM1.25m
11:13PM1.31m
12:03PM1.29m
00:01AM1.20m
12:53PM1.32m
1:01AM1.09m
1:52PM1.36m
2:15AM1.00m
2:58PM1.41m
3:39AM0.97m
Low Tide
3:38PM0.35m
4:29AM0.14m
4:22PM0.36m
5:02AM0.16m
5:11PM0.39m
5:38AM0.20m
6:07PM0.41m
6:19AM0.25m
7:13PM0.42m
7:08AM0.31m
8:30PM0.40m
8:07AM0.36m
9:51PM0.34m
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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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