Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, S swell with 269 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk Austinmer Beach in feet and Fahrenheit.
The first few days are a bit of a washout. Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd are tiny, with waves around 1ft to 3ft, and the wind is all over the shop. The water is about 64°F, which is normal for this time of year.
The first real chance comes Sunday morning the 23rd. We’ve got a 3ft south swell with a 8-second period, and the wind is dead glassy. The combined energy is moderate (178), and it’s clean enough for a fun slide. This is a beginner spot, so it’s a good one to get your feet wet.
The best day of the whole stretch is Sunday the 30th of August. The morning brings a 3ft south swell, 9-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is strong (247), and the water will be butter. This is the one to aim for: clean, consistent, and perfect for everyone. The wind is completely calm, so it’ll be a ripper.
Monday the 31st also has glassy mornings with a 3ft south swell, but it’s a bit smaller. Still a good option for a quiet session.
Later in the run, around Thursday the 3rd of September, there’s a 3ft south swell, but the wind picks up and it gets marginal. Not a total loss, but nothing special.
So, mark your calendar for Sunday the 30th. That’s the standout. The rest is a mix of tiny and choppy, but there’s a few clean windows if you’re keen.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 11 | S 8 | S 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 6 | 85 | 127 | 171 | 158 | 90 | 70 | 64 | 85 | 51 | 112 | 101 | 112 | 240 | 153 | 94 | 82 | 82 | 78 | 84 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:00PM1.27m | 4:57AM0.87m | 4:57PM1.32m | 5:49AM0.92m | 5:45PM1.38m | 6:31AM0.99m | 6:26PM1.45m | 7:08AM1.06m | 7:04PM1.50m | 7:42AM1.13m | 7:41PM1.53m | 8:16AM1.21m | 8:16PM1.53m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:09PM0.43m | 10:09AM0.54m | 11:58PM0.37m | 11:07AM0.49m | 00:37AM0.30m | 11:56AM0.43m | 1:12AM0.23m | 12:39PM0.37m | 1:44AM0.17m | 1:19PM0.32m | 2:15AM0.13m | 1:59PM0.28m | 2:45AM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 22 | 21 | 14 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 19 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 11 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | S 9 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 85 | 127 | 71 | 158 | 90 | 70 | 44 | 39 | 24 | 112 | 101 | 112 | 161 | 113 | 94 | 63 | 82 | 78 | 84 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 16 | S 12 | ENE 4 | ENE 8 | E 13 | S 9 | S 9 | NE 9 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 9 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 2 | 47 | 171 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 64 | 40 | 22 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 82 | 56 | 76 | 82 | 52 | 24 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 5 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | — | ENE 9 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 9 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | — | 8 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | — | — | NE 6 | NNW 3 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | — | NE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | SSE 4 | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | SE 3 | S 5 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 18 | 1 | 14 | 37 | — | 85 | 51 | — | — | 25 | 240 | 153 | — | — | — | 3 | 28 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 260 | 249 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
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