Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, S swell with 736 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Austinmer Beach.
First up, the water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing wild to report there.
The coming week starts off pretty grim. Wednesday and Thursday are a write-off – messy, choppy, cross-onshore winds and poor surf. You’re not missing a thing. Friday is still marginal, with a 5ft SSE swell and a bit of period, but the wind is swinging around and spoiling it.
Then we get a couple of real gems. Saturday morning, the 29th of August, is the standout. The swell is 4ft from the SSE, with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is glassy. Absolutely flat conditions. The combined wave energy is solid (775), and it’s going to be clean. This is your window. The only catch is this spot is a beach break, and with a 10-second period, the sets will be manageable. Crowds are possible, so get in early.
Sunday morning, the 30th, is also very good. The swell drops a touch to 4ft from the SSE, but it’s glassy again (276 energy). It’s a close second to Saturday, but still well worth a paddle.
After that, the surf drops right off. Monday through to the end of the first week of September is tiny, with weak energy and poor conditions. A couple of mornings on the 1st and 2nd of September offer clean, offshore winds, but the waves are only 2ft to 3ft – barely surfable.
Then there’s a big gap with very little going on until the 6th of September, Sunday morning. That morning brings a 6ft S swell (485 energy) with a clean, offshore breeze from the NW. That’s a solid size, but a 7-second period means it’ll be a bit crumbly and a lot of whitewater. Not a beginner wave, but for the experienced crew, it’s the best option in the second week.
Finally, the 10th of September, Thursday morning, shows a 8ft S swell – that’s big. It’s got a clean cross-off wind, but that size is pushing it for this beach. The energy is high (688), but honestly, it’s on the edge of being too much for a paddle. Might be more interesting for the kite crew if the wind co-operates.
So, the call is simple: Saturday morning, 29th August, is the one to mark in the calendar. Glassy conditions and a nice waist-to-chest high swell. Sunday morning is a great backup. The rest is a mixed bag of small, weak, or blown-out waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 6 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | S 12 | SSE 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 119 | 86 | 166 | 489 | 506 | 364 | 218 | 487 | 373 | 242 | 307 | 204 | 139 | 238 | 173 | 596 | 229 | 274 | 298 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:08AM1.06m | 7:04PM1.50m | 7:42AM1.13m | 7:41PM1.53m | 8:16AM1.21m | 8:16PM1.53m | 8:51AM1.27m | 8:52PM1.50m | 9:26AM1.33m | 9:30PM1.43m | 10:03AM1.38m | 10:11PM1.34m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:12AM0.23m | 12:39PM0.37m | 1:44AM0.17m | 1:19PM0.32m | 2:15AM0.13m | 1:59PM0.28m | 2:45AM0.11m | 2:40PM0.25m | 3:16AM0.11m | 3:22PM0.25m | 3:48AM0.13m | 4:08PM0.25m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — |
mm | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 7 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSE 18 | S 9 | S 12 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 119 | 86 | 82 | 412 | 506 | 364 | 161 | 487 | 373 | 242 | 307 | 121 | 139 | 238 | 173 | 596 | 106 | 274 | 298 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 16 | S 11 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | SSE 10 | S 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 17 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | 2 | 69 | 44 | 41 | 218 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 167 | 204 | 102 | 31 | 26 | 99 | 229 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | S 16 | — | — | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | ENE 9 | SSW 13 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 19 | SSE 18 | ENE 9 | SSE 12 | ENE 9 | E 12 |
| kJ | 25 | 5 | — | — | 22 | 19 | 31 | 53 | 40 | 33 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 7 | 63 | 15 | 44 | 32 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 5 | S 6 | S 8 | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | S 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 2 | NNE 3 |
| kJ | — | 42 | 166 | 489 | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | 273 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 7 | 93 | 0 |
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