Emerald Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk about what’s on the cards for your local stretch.

Honestly, looking at the whole 16-day window, it’s a pretty grim run for decent waves. There’s a long stretch of nothing really worth paddling out for, and the few moments that do have some energy are let down by the wind. We’re looking at a solid gap of about a week and a half with no real surf on offer, from the start of the period right through to the middle of the second week.

The only flicker of life comes much later. On the 15th of September, Tuesday morning, we get a bit of a pulse. The swell bumps up to 4 ft from the north, with a short period of 6 seconds. The combined swell energy is 144, which is moderate, but the problem is that wind is light and cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy. It’s not a standout, it’s just the only thing that’s got any height.

The real heavy is sitting way out there on Sunday the 20th of September. The afternoon brings a 6 ft swell from the north-northeast, which is a proper size, but it’s got a short, weak period of 6 seconds and the combined energy jumps to 208 (moderate). That size, for a beginner, is getting too much. The wind is moderate and onshore from the north-northeast, so it’s going to be a messy, blown-out affair. That’s the only one that’s got any real power, but it’s a frustrating one because the wind is going to ruin it.

Water temp at Emerald Beach on the 5th is sitting at 68°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

So, what’s the call? The best on offer, if you’re desperate, is that Tuesday morning on the 15th. It’s small, but it’s something. But the one to keep an eye on is that Sunday the 20th. If the wind were to swing offshore, it’d be a different story, but as it stands, it’s a messy, onshore slop. This stretch is a point break, exposed to the north swell, but with the wind straight on it, it’s not going to be pretty. For a point break, it needs a clean wind to work.

In short, there’s a whole lot of flat and wind in between. Fair to say it’s a quiet period, but it never stays poor for long, and forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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