Surf Forecasts:
Emerald Beach surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s period, SE swell with 593 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 11s period with E 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emerald Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s check the tape. The first few days are a total bust, flat and wind-screwed, but we’ve got a couple of decent windows in the second week if you’re willing to wait. There’s a big gap of nothing at the start, then a little bump mid-week, but the real deal is around the 11th and 12th.
We’re looking at Emerald Beach, a point break that’s fairly consistent and exposed to the NE. It’s an intermediate spot, and it can get crowded. Water temps are about average for this time of year.
First week is mostly junk or flat. Sunday 2nd August has tiny 0.2m ENE swell at 8 seconds, with a light offshore wind that keeps it clean, but the energy is only 6. Monday 3rd sees a bump of 1.6m SE swell at 11 seconds, with a combined energy of 615, which is moderate to strong, but the wind is cross-onshore in the morning and onshore in the afternoon, making it a mess. Not worth it.
Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th are still small, with Wednesday morning offering a glimmer: 0.7m E swell at 9 seconds, glassy conditions, combined energy of 87. It’s surfable but weak. Thursday 6th is a glassy morning but with only 0.5m and energy of 49, still poor. Friday 7th through Sunday 9th are all tiny, clean but weak, with energy mostly in the 20s and 40s, nothing to get excited about.
Monday 10th is a write-off: 1.0m SE swell but with a strong cross-onshore wind and combined energy of 240, it’s just choppy and ugly.
Now the standout. Tuesday 11th August is the best on offer. Morning brings a 1.4m SE swell at 12 seconds, combined energy of 583, and glassy conditions with a slight air. That’s a solid, clean groundswell with good shape. The wind is off, the surf is clean, and the period is right for a point break like this. It’s not too big for intermediates, but it’s got some push. Expect crowded conditions, but that’s the price for a good session.
Wednesday 12th morning is also good: 1.1m SE swell at 10 seconds, combined energy of 411, and glassy again. That’s a nice follow-up day, a bit smaller but still clean and fun. The afternoon goes cross-onshore, so get in early.
After that, the 13th has a moderate offshore wind with 1.1m ESE swell at 11 seconds, energy of 294 – clean, but the wind is fresh. The 14th to 17th drop off again into smaller, cleaner but weaker surf, with energy dropping to 86 by Monday 17th. Not worth the paddle.
So, overall, it’s a slow start, but the 11th and 12th of August are the ones to circle – get out there early for the best conditions.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 16 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 593 | 385 | 208 | 23 | 28 | 82 | 85 | 71 | 33 | 29 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 10:22AM1.19m | 10:24PM1.49m | 11:03AM1.23m | 11:02PM1.38m | 11:50AM1.26m | 11:46PM1.26m | 12:44PM1.29m | 00:40AM1.13m | 1:47PM1.33m | 1:49AM1.01m | 2:58PM1.40m | 3:12AM0.94m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:23AM0.09m | 4:07PM0.24m | 4:55AM0.09m | 4:53PM0.30m | 5:30AM0.12m | 5:46PM0.36m | 6:11AM0.15m | 6:52PM0.42m | 6:59AM0.20m | 8:13PM0.44m | 7:58AM0.24m | 9:44PM0.40m | |||||||
 |  | |  | | | |  | | | | | | | | | | | | |
 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | E 7 | ESE 10 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
| kJ | 452 | 511 | 723 | 952 | 593 | 385 | 208 | 46 | 28 | 82 | 67 | 58 | 76 | 152 | 116 | 184 | 502 | 424 | 365 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 21 | S 21 | S 21 | ENE 14 | E 7 | SSE 8 | NNE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 87 | 400 | 362 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 6 | 85 | 71 | 33 | 29 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 16 | ENE 15 | E 15 | E 11 | ENE 7 | ESE 10 | SSE 9 | NNE 4 | E 18 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 54 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 22 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | N 3 | N 3 | NNE 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 5 | 39 | 2 | 2 | 176 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 0 | 2 | 39 | 5 | 8 | 85 | 5 |
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales | |||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia | |||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
Latest Updates
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Emerald Beach surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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.
Are you planning a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales? If you are looking for accommodation near Emerald Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Coast - New South Wales, consider staying in Coffs Harbour which is 21 km (13 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in South Grafton which is 53 km (33 miles) away
Nearest