Emerald Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.18° S 153.19° E

Emerald Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 29 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Emerald Beach sea temperature is
19.5° C
0.5° 

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 29 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SE swell with 551 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period with SE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s 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 1.6m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 14s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 3rd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
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Night
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Night
AM
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
5
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
7
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.1
E
13
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.1
E
16
0.1
NE
16
1.6
SE
11
1.4
SE
10
1.1
SE
9
0.7
ESE
10
0.8
ESE
9
0.6
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
12
10
8
12
21
21
12
7
3
7
11
5
10
551
356
208
102
92
44
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
SW
20
S
15
SSE
15
SSW
15
S
20
SSE
20
SSW
25
S
15
S
10
S
10
SW
10
ESE
10
W
5
NNW
15
NE
10
NW
0
SW
15
ENE
10
SW
Wind State
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
8:10PM1.61m
8:30AM1.06m
8:44PM1.62m
9:06AM1.11m
9:16PM1.61m
9:43AM1.15m
9:49PM1.56m
10:22AM1.19m
10:24PM1.49m
11:03AM1.23m
11:02PM1.38m
11:50AM1.26m
11:46PM1.26m
Low Tide
2:49AM0.15m
2:10PM0.16m
3:21AM0.12m
2:48PM0.17m
3:52AM0.10m
3:26PM0.19m
4:23AM0.09m
4:07PM0.24m
4:55AM0.09m
4:53PM0.30m
5:30AM0.12m
5:46PM0.36m
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6:33
6:33
6:33
6:31
6:31
6:31
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5:12
5:12
5:13
5:13
5:14
5:15
5:15
 mm
2
Temp °C
18
15
15
15
15
16
16
14
15
16
16
16
16
15
18
17
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18
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16
Feels °C
15
12
10
11
11
12
12
10
9
13
13
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14
13
15
13
13
15
14
15
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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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