Surf Forecasts:
Austinmer Pools surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, S swell with 388 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Austinmer Pools in the next 16 days are 1.3m 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 0.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Austinmer Pools over the next 16 days.
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 SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 13°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 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
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6 | 6 | 116 | 161 | 169 | 158 | 92 | 68 | 67 | 54 | 51 | 86 | 143 | 114 | 103 | 100 | 92 | 151 | 151 | 144 | 106 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 13 |
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 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
6 | 6 | 116 | 161 | 71 | 158 | 92 | 68 | 67 | 54 | 51 | 86 | 143 | 114 | 103 | 100 | 92 | 151 | 151 | 144 | 106 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 5 | SE 4 | SSE 16 | S 12 | NE 4 | ENE 8 | S 18 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 |
6 | 2 | 3 | 81 | 169 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 44 | 40 | 24 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 38 | 36 | 48 | 37 | 26 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 15 | ENE 9 | E 13 | E 13 | NE 10 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SE 15 | — | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 10 | S 9 |
2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 22 | 26 | 22 | 8 | — | 17 | 16 | 16 | 24 | 18 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | — | SSE 4 | — | NE 6 | NNW 2 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | NW 2 | NNE 3 | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — |
1 | — | 10 | — | 18 | 1 | 15 | 41 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 261 | 329 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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