Austinmer Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.31° S 150.94° E

Austinmer Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
17.8°C
0.2° 

Austinmer Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,541 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with NE 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s is also forecast. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 14th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 16th Sep)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 17th Sep)11ft (3.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer at Austinmer Beach for the next couple of weeks. Gotta be straight with you – the next few days are pretty grim, so don’t rush down there just yet.

We’re looking at a real slow start. The beginning of the period is a write-off for any decent waves. There’s some weak energy around (combined energy values of 65 to 168), but the wind is all over the place and the swell is tiny and messy. Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are particularly ordinary – cross-shore winds and poor conditions. We’re talking about a gap of several days with nothing worth paddling out for.

Tuesday the 15th is no better, with tiny 2ft swell and onshore slop. You’re better off staying on the couch.

Now, Wednesday the 16th is where things get interesting, but for the wrong reasons if you’re a beginner. A big pulse of south swell rolls in, pushing 10ft to 11ft. That’s serious size – expert territory only. The combined energy jumps to over 1700 and then 2262 – that’s strong wave energy, no doubt. But the wind is a fresh cross-shore, making it lumpy and choppy. For the experienced crew, it might be a beast, but it’s not clean. This continues into Thursday the 17th, with the swell staying over 7ft and the wind still messy. Too big and unruly for most.

The best window of the whole outlook is Friday the 18th, morning session. The swell drops back to a much more manageable 5ft from the SSE, with a period of 9 seconds. The key here is the wind – glassy conditions. That’s about as clean as it gets. The combined energy is a moderate 345. For a beginner-friendly beach break, this is the standout. Get out there early for the cleanest waves.

Saturday the 19th morning is glassy too, but the swell has dropped right off to only 1ft. Even with a very long period of 17 seconds, that’s just not enough push to ride. A bit of a letdown after Friday.

After that, it’s back to tiny, weak conditions for most of the following week. Sunday the 20th through Tuesday the 22nd sees mostly poor surf with small swell and average wind. Tuesday morning the 22nd has some clean 4ft waves, but it’s nothing special.

The end of the period, around Sunday the 27th and Monday the 28th, shows a bit more size coming back, with 5ft to 6ft NE swell, but the wind is cross-onshore and the conditions are marginal. Not worth getting excited about yet.

Overall, if you’re after the best surf, your clear standout is Friday morning, September 18th. The glassy conditions and clean 5ft SSE swell are the best we’re going to see. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, so it’s a good one for everyone. The crowds can be around here sometimes, so expect some company in the water.

Water temp is sitting at 64°F, which is about average for this time of year, so a spring suit will do you fine.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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162
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1215
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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20
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WNW
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SSW
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25
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High Tide
9:37PM1.35m
9:59AM1.44m
10:18PM1.22m
10:37AM1.41m
11:00PM1.09m
11:17AM1.36m
11:46PM0.98m
12:02PM1.30m
00:43AM0.90m
12:58PM1.25m
1:57AM0.85m
2:06PM1.22m
3:21AM0.85m
Low Tide
3:42AM0.20m
4:18PM0.23m
4:14AM0.28m
5:05PM0.29m
4:47AM0.37m
5:56PM0.37m
5:23AM0.46m
6:56PM0.43m
6:08AM0.53m
8:07PM0.47m
7:08AM0.59m
9:23PM0.47m
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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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