Austinmer Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 18 Feb 2026 AEDT
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Austinmer Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Austinmer Beach sea temperature is
23.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Austinmer Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Beach in the next 12 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 22) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Thu 19th Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 23rd Feb)7ft (2.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 23rd Feb)7ft (2.1m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
!
2
0
0
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSE
0.6
SE
0.8
SE
0.6
SE
0.5
SE
0.4
SE
0.8
ENE
1.3
NE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
S
0.4
NE
1.1
NE
2.1
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.9
SSE
1.4
SSE
0.9
SE
0.8
ENE
0.6
ENE
Period(s) (?)5109998466687578877677
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3775103523817161033628341659452256226307180465333
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
5
SSE
10
NE
15
E
10
ESE
15
NE
25
ENE
5
NNW
20
SSE
25
S
5
SW
10
NNE
10
ENE
5
NNW
5
WNW
30
SSE
15
SSE
10
SE
10
ENE
10
NW
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:13PM
1.27
10:13AM
1.57
10:50PM
1.33
10:53AM
1.49
11:29PM
1.38
11:36AM
1.39
12:12AM
1.40
12:24PM
1.26
1:00AM
1.41
1:20PM
1.12
1:57AM
1.40
2:31PM
1.00
3:04AM
1.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:09PM
0.06
3:58AM
0.23
4:42PM
0.06
4:43AM
0.23
5:16PM
0.09
5:31AM
0.24
5:52PM
0.15
6:24AM
0.28
6:32PM
0.23
7:26AM
0.32
7:19PM
0.31
8:40AM
0.35
8:16PM
0.40
10:04AM
0.35
Wed
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise--6:33--6:33--6:35--6:35--6:37--6:37--6:39
Sunset7:46--7:45--7:44--7:43--7:42--7:40--7:39--
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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rain showers
light rain
cloud
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light rain
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part cloud
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Rain (mm)
1-----------52---1---
Temp. °C242124262324252325252225292426302020212126
Feels °C (?)232225252523232425242326292728311821232228
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Illawarra? If you are looking for accommodation near Austinmer Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Illawarra, consider staying in Wollongong which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Illawarra where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Port Kembla which is 21 km (13 miles) away, Engadine, Caringbah and Cronulla.

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