
Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Pools surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, S swell with 930 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Pools over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 7 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 5 | S 5 | S 10 | S 9 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 19 | 930 | 318 | 273 | 390 | 191 | 131 | 80 | 36 | 92 | 85 | 65 | 111 | 186 | 243 | 295 | 259 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 7:12PM1.77m | 8:06AM1.12m | 8:05PM1.81m | 8:57AM1.15m | 8:55PM1.80m | 9:47AM1.18m | 9:44PM1.74m | 10:35AM1.20m | 10:31PM1.62m | 11:23AM1.22m | 11:18PM1.47m | 12:12PM1.24m | 00:06AM1.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:07AM-0.03m | 1:31PM0.24m | 2:57AM-0.07m | 2:25PM0.23m | 3:45AM-0.07m | 3:17PM0.24m | 4:30AM-0.03m | 4:10PM0.28m | 5:13AM0.04m | 5:05PM0.33m | 5:54AM0.13m | 6:03PM0.40m | 6:34AM0.22m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | |
5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | 5:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 7 | N 3 | S 11 | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 17 | S 17 | E 10 | S 8 | S 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
10 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 24 | 561 | 318 | 147 | 264 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 32 | 92 | 63 | 65 | 111 | 186 | 243 | 295 | 259 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 11 | S 7 | S 7 | S 10 | — | — | — | S 14 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 5 | ESE 5 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 17 | SSE 13 | S 12 |
4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 19 | — | — | — | 15 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 20 | 85 | 55 | 39 | 23 | 73 | 57 | 75 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | E 8 | S 10 | S 17 | E 10 | — | — | S 15 | E 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | — | ENE 7 | S 21 | S 20 | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 15 |
3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 10 | 9 | 7 | 35 | 61 | 33 | 16 | 34 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | W 3 | SSW 6 | S 10 | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | S 5 | S 5 | SW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | 1 | 2 | 80 | 930 | — | 273 | 390 | 191 | 131 | 80 | 36 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 66 | 346 | 346 | 281 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 110 | 7 | 35 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 49 | 7 |
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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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