Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' at Austinmer Beach.

The first real run of surf we get is a bit of a slow start, but there's a glimmer on the horizon. We're looking at a period that starts with a bit of a tease before we get into the main event.

Forget about the first couple of days. Friday the 4th is pretty weak, with a small 3ft south swell that’s got some early energy (214) but it's really just a warm-up. The real standout for the early part of the week is Monday morning, September 7th. It’s not huge, but it’s clean. We've got a 4ft south swell, and the wind is glassy out of the northwest. That's the kind of morning you don't sleep in for. The wave energy is moderate at 214, and conditions are set to be clean. This is the best of the first week by a long shot.

Now, things get a bit rowdy towards the middle of the week. Tuesday, September 8th is a big red flag for the average punter. The morning shows a 8ft south swell with very strong energy (1340), but the wind is a cross-onshore. Even though the tide and wind might be "favorable" for some, that 8ft is too much for beginners, and the text even tells us it's too big for this break. That's for the experts only, and even then, it's going to be a battle.

After that, the quality drops off fast. The end of the first week and into the second gets hit with strong, onshore winds and lumpy, choppy conditions. Thursday the 10th is a write-off with 8ft of messy south swell and 19 mph winds. You'd be better off checking the kitesurfing forecast than trying to paddle out.

There’s a little gap in the middle of the second week where things settle, but nothing to write home about. Then, we get another potential standout about a week and a half out. Tuesday, September 15th has a 4ft south swell with moderate energy (274), and the wind is offshore, 9 mph out of the west-northwest. Conditions are described as "gentle offshore and clean" – that's gold. It’s a promising winter south swell.

In short:

* Best of the early run: Monday morning, September 7th. Glassy conditions on a 4ft south swell.
* The big one for the brave: Tuesday morning, September 8th. Big 8ft south swell, but it's a beast for experts only.
* The long-range hope: Tuesday morning, September 15th. A clean 4ft south swell with offshore wind. Mark it in your calendar, but don't hold your breath just yet.

The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no nasty surprises there. Keep an eye on that Tuesday the 15th window. It could be a good one.

Rusty.

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