Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Pools surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, S swell with 277 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Austinmer Pools this week:
The surf forecast for Austinmer Pools over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Pools in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Pools over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 9 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 11 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | S 11 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
215 | 257 | 90 | 115 | 82 | 194 | 257 | 269 | 153 | 81 | 146 | 117 | 107 | 107 | 100 | 56 | 36 | 60 | 78 | 68 | 60 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:37PM1.72m | 9:19AM1.29m | 9:21PM1.63m | 10:01AM1.32m | 10:04PM1.51m | 10:42AM1.34m | 10:47PM1.35m | 11:24AM1.34m | 11:31PM1.20m | 12:07PM1.32m | 00:18AM1.05m | 12:56PM1.29m | 1:14AM0.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:14PM0.20m | 3:15AM-0.02m | 3:03PM0.20m | 3:53AM0.03m | 3:52PM0.23m | 4:29AM0.10m | 4:42PM0.28m | 5:04AM0.20m | 5:34PM0.35m | 5:39AM0.29m | 6:30PM0.42m | 6:15AM0.39m | 7:35PM0.47m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 5 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 11 | S 9 | E 7 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 |
215 | 257 | 90 | 115 | 82 | 110 | 17 | 17 | 108 | 81 | 146 | 87 | 55 | 55 | 36 | 40 | 36 | 60 | 78 | 68 | 60 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | S 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | ENE 10 | E 10 | S 9 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 6 | E 6 | S 9 | S 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
32 | 29 | 32 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 36 | 32 | 61 | 59 | 10 | 8 | 79 | 14 | 7 | 24 | 17 | 28 | 11 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | S 19 | ENE 9 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | ESE 9 | SE 8 | E 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SE 7 | S 12 | SE 10 | S 11 | S 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | S 9 | S 8 |
8 | 7 | 17 | 29 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 19 | 31 | 28 | 37 | 27 | 4 | 56 | 33 | 12 | 19 | 6 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 3 | — | — | S 9 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | — |
— | — | 2 | — | — | 194 | 257 | 269 | 153 | 70 | 98 | 117 | 107 | 107 | 100 | — | — | — | — | 22 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 129 | 0 | 66 | 120 | 49 | 49 | 13 | 100 | 39 | 100 | 102 | 7 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
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Information about the Austinmer Pools Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Austinmer Pools provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Austinmer Pools can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Austinmer Pools 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 Pools) 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 Pools 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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