
Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 1,876 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s 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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Beach in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Wed 14th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Wed 14th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Wed 14th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Tue night, light winds from the SW by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
118 | 121 | 1189 | 941 | 501 | 763 | 435 | 308 | 331 | 313 | 306 | 269 | 187 | 138 | 246 | 184 | 135 | 114 | 75 | 57 | 29 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:20AM1.51m | 10:54PM1.10m | 10:57AM1.46m | 11:36PM1.02m | 11:36AM1.40m | 00:23AM0.95m | 12:20PM1.33m | 1:19AM0.89m | 1:13PM1.27m | 2:28AM0.87m | 2:15PM1.22m | 3:43AM0.89m | 3:22PM1.21m | 4:47AM0.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:57PM0.19m | 4:30AM0.36m | 5:40PM0.25m | 5:04AM0.43m | 6:28PM0.31m | 5:43AM0.50m | 7:22PM0.38m | 6:29AM0.56m | 8:25PM0.42m | 7:31AM0.61m | 9:31PM0.42m | 8:48AM0.63m | 10:29PM0.39m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:12 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 15 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 5 |
42 | 35 | 17 | 16 | 123 | 763 | 435 | 308 | 331 | 313 | 306 | 269 | 187 | 138 | 246 | 184 | 135 | 114 | 75 | 57 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 9 | NE 8 | N 11 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | ENE 9 | SE 7 |
— | 14 | 9 | 2 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 50 | 19 | 19 | 76 | 112 | 19 | 21 | 37 | 20 | 6 | 16 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | E 8 | — | S 18 | — | E 15 | — | NE 10 | E 13 | ENE 9 | NE 10 | — | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | S 7 | — | ENE 11 | E 13 | ENE 10 | ENE 11 | ENE 10 |
5 | 6 | — | 25 | — | 4 | — | 4 | 3 | 17 | 4 | — | 18 | 19 | 4 | — | 22 | 3 | 18 | 12 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 5 |
118 | 121 | 1189 | 941 | 501 | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | 18 | — | 4 | 29 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 49 | 329 | 88 | 88 | 5 | 7 | 41 | 93 | 100 | 519 | 100 | 100 | 413 | 54 | 39 | 39 | 0 | 39 | 506 | 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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