
Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Beach surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, S swell with 787 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period with ENE 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 (Jul 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 3s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's comin' our way.
Alright, we've got a bit of a mixed bag ahead. The surf starts off okay, but you'll need to be patient for the real gems. There's a solid groundswell pushing through later in the period, but it gets a bit too feisty for the spot we're looking at.
So, here's the rundown. Austinmer Beach is the only break on the radar.
Monday the 20th is the first chance to get wet. The morning is looking pretty tidy with a 5ft ENE swell and a light cross-offshore breeze. The water's a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 65°, which is a nice little bonus. But Monday afternoon, the wind swings and it gets a bit messy, so the morning is the go.
Tuesday the 21st is a step down in size to 4ft, but still clean with a light cross-offshore in the morning. Wednesday the 22nd has a real nice 3ft swell but with a solid offshore wind from the west. That's clean, but the wave energy is only moderate (204). Not a standout, but a fun little session.
Thursday the 23rd is a write-off. The swell drops right off to 2ft, and the wind is up. Forget it.
Now, Friday the 24th is a real nice surprise. The swell picks up to 5ft from the south, and the morning is glassy. That's a cracker of a combo. The wave energy is a solid moderate (420). Saturday the 25th follows that up with a glassy afternoon and a 4ft south swell, period pushing 11 seconds, giving it a bit of punch. The energy is solid (425). The crowd at Austinmer can be a problem sometimes, so get in early.
Sunday the 26th and Monday the 27th are still surfable, but the wind isn't as kind. The run of cleaner days looks to be Friday and Saturday.
Then things get weird. From Monday the 29th of July through to Friday the 2nd of August, the surf is either tiny, blown out, or both. There's a massive 16-second period swell on the 29th, but the wind is howling onshore, making it a complete mess. The wave energy is still strong (504), but it's not for paddling.
Now, hold onto your board. Sunday the 2nd of August arvo, the model is throwing up a massive 10ft south swell with a combined energy of 2755. That is serious power. But the report says it's predicted to be too big for this break. It's a beginner spot, and that's well over 8ft, so only for the experts, and even then, it might be a washing machine. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it's going to be lumpy. Honestly, that setup might be more interesting for the kite surfers than the paddle crew.
Monday the 3rd of August is even bigger, with an 12ft south swell and a colossal 6071 energy. Same story – too big for here. The wind is offshore, which would be amazing if it wasn't so massive. Another one for the experts only.
The window of opportunity finally reopens on Tuesday the 4th of August. The morning brings a clean 6ft south swell with a light cross-offshore breeze. The wave energy is moderate (569) and the report says "expect very good surf conditions" – that's the best call for the whole outlook. The afternoon bumps up to 7ft, which is getting big, but the wind is still light.
So, the standout is the Friday 24th of July morning and the Saturday 25th of July afternoon for the cleanest, most fun waves that are in the right size range. The real big stuff on the 2nd and 3rd of August is a spectacle, but not for the average punter at this beach.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
572 | 419 | 331 | 286 | 218 | 179 | 175 | 103 | 73 | 73 | 203 | 351 | 290 | 787 | 358 | 244 | 324 | 332 | 239 | 198 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:57AM1.14m | 1:53PM1.27m | 1:54AM1.01m | 2:46PM1.28m | 3:00AM0.92m | 3:41PM1.30m | 4:12AM0.87m | 4:35PM1.33m | 5:17AM0.88m | 5:25PM1.37m | 6:11AM0.91m | 6:11PM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:05PM0.46m | 7:14AM0.31m | 8:15PM0.49m | 7:57AM0.39m | 9:28PM0.50m | 8:45AM0.45m | 10:38PM0.47m | 9:39AM0.49m | 11:37PM0.42m | 10:35AM0.49m | 00:25AM0.36m | 11:28AM0.47m | 1:07AM0.30m | |||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | |
5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 11 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 14 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 11 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 |
572 | 419 | 331 | 286 | 218 | 179 | 175 | 103 | 73 | 73 | 203 | 351 | 290 | 787 | 358 | 244 | 324 | 332 | 239 | 198 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 18 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
93 | 57 | 35 | 31 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 28 | 45 | 29 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 31 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | SE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 12 | — | E 9 | E 8 | SE 8 | E 7 | SSE 20 | — | S 20 | ENE 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | — |
21 | 8 | 21 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 81 | — | 8 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | NE 4 | NNW 2 | — | — | W 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — |
4 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 6 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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