Emerald Beach Surf Break
Lat Long: 30.18° S 153.19° E

Emerald Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Emerald Beach

Issued: 9 am 09 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Emerald Beach sea temperature is
21.3° C

Normal for this time of year

Emerald Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Emerald Beach surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 10 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 14 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 239 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 10 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Emerald Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Emerald Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Emerald Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 14) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 10th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 10th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 14th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emerald Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
6
0.7
ENE
6
1
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
6
1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
E
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
41
37
66
106
113
104
85
70
73
57
84
120
131
135
199
239
234
185
144
147
137
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
NE
5
WNW
10
N
15
N
10
NW
10
N
15
NE
5
W
10
SSW
10
SE
5
W
5
NNW
10
NE
10
NW
10
NNW
10
NE
5
WSW
10
SSW
5
SSE
10
WSW
Wind State
glassy
on
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:05PM1.15m
2:50AM1.24m
4:01PM1.29m
3:53AM1.19m
4:53PM1.45m
4:56AM1.16m
5:45PM1.60m
5:58AM1.14m
6:36PM1.73m
6:56AM1.12m
7:27PM1.83m
7:52AM1.10m
8:18PM1.89m
Low Tide
8:52PM0.47m
9:26AM0.15m
10:07PM0.40m
10:15AM0.11m
11:16PM0.30m
11:04AM0.08m
00:18AM0.19m
11:54AM0.05m
1:16AM0.09m
12:44PM0.03m
2:12AM0.01m
1:35PM0.02m
3:06AM-0.02m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:37
6:37
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:53
 mm
1
2
Temp °C
20
19
18
19
18
18
20
19
18
18
18
18
20
19
17
20
20
17
18
18
17
Feels °C
19
17
18
18
17
17
19
18
18
17
18
19
19
18
17
19
19
17
17
18
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
6
0.5
S
8
1
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
6
0.3
S
9
1.1
ENE
6
1
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
E
8
Energy kJ
41
35
66
106
13
104
85
70
73
57
84
120
131
135
199
239
234
185
144
147
137
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
9
0.3
ENE
8
0.4
S
8
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
S
9
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
20
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
6
Energy kJ
55
13
21
13
30
42
38
57
34
45
40
20
9
6
14
12
11
2
8
69
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
17
0.3
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
N
15
0.1
N
14
0.1
S
15
0.1
SE
13
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
7
0.3
SSW
16
Energy kJ
96
46
20
16
2
2
24
21
16
4
4
4
7
16
2
5
4
4
3
1
53
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
6
1.2
ENE
6
0.4
NW
3
Energy kJ
37
113
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
2
39
0
2
2
2
2
39
0
0
0
0
0
79
2
2
39
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
1
2
2
8
9
6
5
3
3
2
3
4
5
4
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
6
5
5
8
9
6
6
5
7
7
4
4
5
4
4
6
6
4
4
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Information about the Emerald Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Emerald Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Emerald Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Emerald 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 (Emerald 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 Emerald 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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