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West to west-northwest is the clean lane, east to northeast swell is the main trigger, and low tide is the best single read.
The beach can get busy when it is on, but the car park, concourse, and patrol infrastructure keep it approachable.
Surf GuideNew South Wales
Austinmer Beach
Austinmer Beach is a peaky northern Illawarra beachbreak with lefts and rights, best on east to northeast swell and west to west-northwest wind. It works for a wide range of surfers, but shallow water, rips, and rocks keep it honest. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Austinmer Beach in New South Wales.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationNew South Wales, AU
Forecast
- Waves 6-9 ft
- Period 12 s
- Wind SE 4 kt
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