Austinmer Beach surfForecast / NSW – Illawarra / Australia

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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
20.7° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 9th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 9th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 9th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Fri
15
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
!
!
1
2
2
1
3
2
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
S
10
2.2
S
11
1.9
SSE
10
1.5
S
9
1.3
SSE
8
1.5
S
10
1.3
S
10
1.3
S
10
1.4
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
11
1.2
SE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
1.1
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.5
ESE
6
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.6
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1985
1102
710
363
246
489
332
319
411
412
298
169
163
123
132
83
110
176
214
231
266
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSE
10
WSW
5
S
15
SSE
10
SW
15
S
10
S
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
10
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
10
SE
10
SE
15
SE
10
SSW
10
S
10
SSE
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
00:47AM1.28m
2:13PM0.95m
1:45AM1.25m
3:12PM1.02m
2:45AM1.24m
4:03PM1.13m
3:45AM1.25m
4:49PM1.26m
4:43AM1.26m
5:32PM1.39m
5:39AM1.26m
6:14PM1.53m
6:34AM1.26m
6:58PM1.64m
Low Tide
7:56AM0.34m
7:22PM0.61m
8:47AM0.31m
8:36PM0.59m
9:35AM0.27m
9:45PM0.53m
10:20AM0.22m
10:48PM0.43m
11:03AM0.18m
11:44PM0.30m
11:47AM0.15m
00:38AM0.18m
12:30PM0.15m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
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6:37
6:37
6:37
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:41
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5:07
5:07
5:06
5:05
5:04
5:04
5:02
2
3
2
3
2
4
2
1
Temp °C
13
19
17
14
19
19
16
20
18
19
20
19
18
19
18
17
19
18
18
19
19
10
16
14
13
17
17
14
17
18
18
18
17
17
17
15
16
16
16
18
18
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.4
S
10
2.2
S
11
1.9
SSE
10
1.5
S
9
1.3
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
9
1.3
S
10
1.3
S
10
1.4
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
11
1.2
SE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.9
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
1.5
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.6
ESE
8
Energy kJ
1147
1102
710
363
246
258
332
319
411
412
298
169
163
123
123
83
57
42
214
231
266
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.4
ENE
11
0.5
E
12
0.5
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.8
E
13
0.8
E
13
0.9
E
13
0.7
E
12
0.7
E
12
0.6
E
12
0.4
E
11
0.4
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.3
E
11
0.2
E
10
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
Energy kJ
40
40
42
43
71
77
104
229
225
268
148
138
100
39
38
21
20
9
38
31
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
SE
17
0.2
SSE
17
0.5
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
15
0.6
S
14
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
11
0.1
S
25
0.1
S
17
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
N
10
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
Energy kJ
6
12
29
135
85
134
3
3
4
12
6
27
10
2
5
9
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3
S
10
1.5
S
10
0.7
E
5
0.7
E
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
6
1.5
ESE
6
Energy kJ
1985
489
29
35
41
45
132
82
110
176
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
3
2
2
1
3
2
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
2
5
7
0
0
12
0
13
5
49
100
13
7
41
41
13
13
13
0
5
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Illawarra
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
3
3
2
1
3
3
3
3
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
4
2
4
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
5
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
4
4
9
5
9
9
5
9
8
6
9
6
5
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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.

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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