
Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, S swell with 1,003 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s 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 1.7m 13s 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Looks like we’ve got a bit of a slow start ahead, but there’s a promising window about a week out, then a big pulse of energy that’s going to be way too much for this stretch.
The first real surf worth paddling out for is Friday morning, 24 July at Austinmer Beach. We’re looking at a clean 4ft swell from the south, with a 9-second period, and a light SW breeze keeping it cross-off and tidy. The combined energy is moderate (312). The water is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, and crowds are only sometimes a problem. Not a standout, but a solid way to start.
Saturday morning, 25 July is where it gets good. The swell holds at 4ft from the south, but the period bumps up to 11 seconds, bringing in some proper groundswell energy. The wind is WNW 6 mph, blowing straight offshore—clean as a whistle. Combined energy is moderate (403). This is the pick of the first week. The waves will have shape and power, and with offshore wind, it’ll be glassy perfection for a beach break. Keep an eye on the tide though, as longer-period swells can sometimes wall up on a beach.
Saturday afternoon stays clean with a glassy 3ft south swell (10-second period, 215 energy). If you miss the morning, the afternoon is still very surfable, just smaller.
Sunday morning, 26 July offers another clean session: 5ft south swell, 10-second period, cross-off WSW wind, combined energy 419. It’s a good run, but the Saturday morning is the standout.
Things taper off a bit from Monday into Wednesday, with dropping swell and onshore or cross-shore winds. Still, Friday morning, 31 July brings a glassy 4ft SSE swell (10-second period, 261 energy) with no wind—a sneaky good session if you’re keen.
Now, from Saturday afternoon, 1 August onward, the swell really starts to ramp up, but it’s too big for this spot. By Sunday morning, 2 August, we’re seeing 12ft south swell, with a S wind blowing 16 mph cross-shore and combined energy soaring to 3693. That’s strong to very strong energy, and at over 8ft, it’s strictly for experts. Even then, the wind is messy and the break is exposed, so it’s likely to be a washing machine. The same goes for the entire first week of August—swell heights consistently over 10ft, periods up to 13 seconds, and energy levels in the thousands. This is big, powerful, and unruly. For a beach break setup, this is more kite-surfing territory than paddle surfing.
So, bottom line: the best on offer is Saturday morning, 25 July, with clean 4ft south groundswell and offshore wind. Get in before the big stuff arrives.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 15 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | S 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
73 | 348 | 276 | 205 | 855 | 381 | 206 | 302 | 416 | 260 | 183 | 139 | 117 | 79 | 52 | 33 | 44 | 71 | 36 | 285 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 5 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | SSE 15 |
73 | 348 | 276 | 205 | 855 | 381 | 206 | 302 | 416 | 260 | 183 | 139 | 117 | 79 | 52 | 33 | 6 | 71 | 36 | 84 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 15 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | S 10 | S 10 | E 8 |
14 | 45 | 29 | 186 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 21 | 28 | 44 | 7 | 9 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 18 | NE 8 | — | S 19 | E 9 | — | — | — | S 14 | SE 18 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | SE 14 | S 8 | NE 5 | NE 4 | E 13 |
3 | 2 | 7 | 18 | — | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | W 3 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | — | W 3 | WSW 3 | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | SSE 3 | S 7 |
10 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 2 | 285 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 72 | 660 | 41 |
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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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