Emerald Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's talk about what Emerald Beach is cooking up for the next couple of weeks.

First off, this is a point break, fairly consistent, exposed to swell, and loves it from the NE. Water temp is around 68°, which is about normal for this time of year. We gotta get through a rough patch on Thursday the 16th – poor conditions and a strong cross-offshore wind. It's a no-go.

Friday the 17th shows about 8ft of swell from the SE with a short period of 7 seconds, but it's messy with the cross-offshore breeze. The combined energy is moderate at 629, but not a day to get stoked about.

Here's where we get a pulse. Saturday the 18th afternoon, the wind turns offshore with a fresh breeze, and we see a 10ft swell from the SE with a 9-second period. That's a combined energy of 1282 (strong). That's big, powerful stuff. 10ft is expert territory only. It's a groundswell with some oomph, and on a point break, it'll be a heavy one.

Sunday the 19th stays huge. Morning has 10ft from the E with a 10-second period, and the afternoon jumps to 13ft from the ESE. Energy hits 1632 and 2900 – that's very strong. The wind is cross-offshore, but the forecast says it's too big for the break. Only for the absolute top-level locals.

Monday the 20th is the real standout. Morning is still a bit rough, but the afternoon dials it in. We get a clean 8ft from the E with a 10-second period (moderate energy of 1252) and a gentle cross-offshore breeze. The call is excellent conditions for experienced surfers. That's the session to aim for.

Tuesday the 21st is pure gold. The morning serves up 6ft from the E, and the wind is glassy. The afternoon is the same – 6ft, glassy. The energy is moderate (697 and 550). This is smooth, clean, point break perfection. Expect company though – crowds are likely.

After Tuesday, it fades. Wednesday the 22nd gets smaller with onshore wind junking it up. Thursday the 23rd has a glassy morning with 4ft from the ENE, which is okay but nothing special. From Friday the 24th onward, it's a total drop-off. We're talking 3ft and then down to a foot or less through the end of the month. The energy drops to weak, two-digit numbers. There's a long flat spell from the 24th all the way to the 31st.

So, the best on offer is Monday afternoon the 20th and Tuesday the 21st. Monday is the bigger, more powerful one for the experienced crew, while Tuesday gives you that glassy, fun-sized perfection for capable surfers. The huge weekend swells are only for the experts looking for a battle.

Rusty.

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