
Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 9s period, S swell with 1,134 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 10AM. 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 8ft (2.5m) 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.
Alright, this is a bit of a slow burner for the next few days. We’ve got a bit of a pulse coming through from Friday the 24th, but it’s not exactly gonna have you calling in sick. The real standout is a big, powerful swell that shows up on Thursday the 30th, but it’s a tricky one.
We start off with nothing worthwhile on Thursday the 23rd. The wind is cross-off, but the swell is only 3ft from the ENE with a short period, and the energy is weak (103). That’s a flat day.
Friday the 24th morning is where we first see something. A fresh 4ft south swell pushes in with a period of 9 seconds, giving us moderate energy (300). The wind is cross-off from the SW, which is alright. It’s surfable, but it’s not a standout. By the afternoon, the wind swings onshore and the period drops, so it’s messy.
Now, Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th mornings are the pick of the first week. Saturday morning has a 4ft south swell at 11 seconds, with a clean offshore wind from the WNW. The energy is solid (403). That’s a good, clean combo for a beginner-friendly beach break like Austinmer Beach. The water temp is sitting at 65°, which is about normal for this time of year, so don’t expect any surprises. Sunday morning is looking very similar – 4ft south swell, offshore wind, and clean. It’s consistent, but crowds are sometimes around, so get there early.
Monday the 27th morning is glassy with a 3ft south swell, but it’s a bit ordinary. The energy drops off (165) and it’s not really pushing.
Then we hit a dry spell. From Tuesday the 28th all the way through Wednesday the 29th, the swell basically flatlines. The energy drops to a measly 38 and then 15. It’s not worth paddling out.
Now, here’s the big one. Thursday the 30th. We get a monster 8ft south swell rolling in on the morning, with a massive energy reading of 1141. The wind is cross-off, and it’s clean. But here’s the catch – that’s too big for this spot. It’s a beginner beach break, and 8ft is expert territory. Friday the 31st gets even wilder with a 10ft south swell and 31 mph winds, making it a total mess. The wind and tide might be favorable for some, but the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The swell does drop back down on Saturday the 1st of August. The morning is still too big at 7ft, but the afternoon session sees a cleaner 5ft from the SSE, with moderate energy (419) and light cross-off winds. That’s a good option for the later part of the day.
After that, it’s back to small, weak surf from Sunday the 2nd through the middle of the following week. The energy is low, and the winds are cross-shore, making for poor conditions. There’s a brief bit of hope on Friday the 7th of August with a 3ft ESE swell and 10-second period, giving decent energy (291), but the wind is moderate and cross-shore again, so it’s not a standout.
Overall, your best bet is the clean, offshore mornings on Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th. The Thursday the 30th swell is a beast, but it’s too big for the beach. Keep an eye on the Saturday the 1st of August afternoon for a solid, manageable wave.
Cheers,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 19 | S 10 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
94 | 73 | 225 | 264 | 224 | 890 | 381 | 212 | 305 | 382 | 339 | 207 | 151 | 94 | 49 | 23 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 616 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 3:41PM1.30m | 4:12AM0.87m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:38PM0.47m | 9:39AM0.49m | 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 | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 8 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | ENE 4 | S 19 | SSW 4 | E 14 |
94 | 73 | 225 | 264 | 153 | 890 | 381 | 212 | 305 | 382 | 339 | 207 | 151 | 94 | 49 | 23 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | SSE 14 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 15 | SE 16 | SE 7 | NE 4 | S 8 | S 8 | S 5 | S 20 |
7 | 14 | 45 | 29 | 224 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 180 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 19 | NE 8 | — | S 19 | E 9 | ENE 8 | — | — | NE 8 | SE 18 | NE 8 | E 8 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 13 | S 10 | — |
2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 18 | — | 7 | 2 | 7 | — | — | 2 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | — | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | N 2 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 2 | W 2 | S 8 |
— | 6 | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 616 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 199 | 0 | 5 | 126 | 243 | 249 | 8 | 2 |
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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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