
Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,233 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for our stretch of coast.
We're looking at a bit of a mixed bag over the next sixteen days. The week starts off with a solid pulse of swell, but it gets a little tricky after that. The water's sitting at about 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a slightly thinner spring suit.
The standout session is going to be Saturday morning, the 26th of July. We've got a clean 5ft south swell rolling in with a period of 11 seconds, which is a nice groundswell. The wind is light offshore from the west, and the combined energy of all swells is a solid 450 (moderate). That's a recipe for some proper, lined-up waves at Austinmer Beach. It's a fairly consistent spot and a beginner-friendly break, so expect a few locals out, but it's well worth the paddle.
Sunday morning, the 27th of July, is also looking very good. The swell has bumped up a touch to 6ft from the south, backed by a hefty combined energy of 612 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the southwest, keeping the surface clean. This is a bit more size, so it's getting into the territory where less experienced surfers might find it a handful. It's still a great option for anyone comfortable in a bit more power.
There's a decent run of small, clean conditions from Monday the 28th through to Thursday the 31st, but the swell is just too small to get excited about. We're looking at knee-high dribble mostly.
Then we hit a bit of a flat spell. From the 1st of August right through to the 4th, there's just not much to work with. The swell drops right off, and the winds are a bit messy. It's one of those quiet periods where the forecast can change, but for now, you're better off mending the rips in your wetsuit.
There's a bit of a rally starting on Wednesday morning, the 6th of August. A clean 5ft south swell, with a period of 6 seconds, so it's a short-period wind swell. The wind is offshore from the west-northwest, and the combined energy is 282 (moderate). It's not the best quality, but it's surfable and clean.
The real long-range standout is Saturday morning, the 9th of August. It's a week and a half away, so take it with a pinch of salt, but it looks promising. We're looking at a 3ft south swell, but with a very long period of 12 seconds. That's some serious groundswell energy, with a combined energy of 300 (moderate). The wind is glassy, calm, and the water will be clean. That kind of period can make a beach break a bit straight, but it'll be well worth a look.
So, to sum it up: the best of the next two weeks is the Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th of July. There's a big gap with not much happening after that, but the long-range look for the 9th of August has some potential.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 3 | S 8 | S 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
199 | 244 | 1009 | 441 | 255 | 345 | 609 | 400 | 251 | 165 | 132 | 68 | 22 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 428 | 209 | 490 | 275 | 281 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:35PM1.33m | 5:17AM0.88m | 5:25PM1.37m | 6:11AM0.91m | 6:11PM1.42m | 6:56AM0.95m | 6:53PM1.48m | 7:36AM0.99m | 7:32PM1.52m | 8:13AM1.04m | 8:08PM1.55m | 8:49AM1.08m | 8:44PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:37PM0.42m | 10:35AM0.49m | 00:25AM0.36m | 11:28AM0.47m | 1:07AM0.30m | 12:15PM0.43m | 1:45AM0.24m | 12:58PM0.40m | 2:20AM0.20m | 1:39PM0.36m | 2:54AM0.16m | 2:18PM0.34m | 3:26AM0.14m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
— | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 9 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SE 13 | E 13 | SSE 12 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
199 | 181 | 1009 | 441 | 255 | 345 | 609 | 400 | 251 | 165 | 132 | 68 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 26 | 490 | 275 | 281 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 14 | NE 3 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 14 | — | SE 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 |
29 | 244 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 8 | — | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | NE 8 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | S 14 | SE 18 | NE 8 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | E 8 | — | E 10 | E 10 |
7 | 18 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | — | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | N 4 | — | WNW 3 | SSW 3 | S 8 | S 7 | — | — | — |
440 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 7 | 428 | 209 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 5 | 126 | 149 | 88 | 318 | 2 | 35 | 35 | 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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