
Surf Forecasts:
Emerald Beach surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, SE swell with 298 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with ESE 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 (Aug 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 12s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emerald Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a real quiet spell. The first week or so is pretty much a write-off, with a long gap of no real surf on offer. We’re looking at a lot of tiny, weak energy and poor conditions. Honestly, from Monday the 3rd through to about the 8th, it’s mostly flat or just messy wind chop. The waves are small, the period is all over the place, and the wind just isn’t cooperating. You’d be better off doing a beach clean or fixing your dings.
The first real sign of life doesn’t show up until around Wednesday the 12th. Even then, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The morning of the 12th sees a clean, moderate offshore wind from the SSW at 16 mph, with a 2 ft swell from the ENE. The combined energy is weak (107), but it’s clean. The afternoon tries to push a bigger 5 ft swell from the NE, but the period is a short, weak 5 seconds, and it’s a bit messy. Not the best.
Now, if you’re looking for the standout, you’ve got to circle Thursday the 13th morning. That’s the pick of the bunch. The wind is a clean, moderate offshore from the SSW at 12 mph, and the swell bumps up to 5 ft from the NNE. The period is short at 7 seconds, but the combined energy is moderate (222). It’s a point break, so it can handle a bit of a wonky period. The water temp is about average for this time of year. This is the one window where you’re going to get some fun, clean walls. It’s not a huge day, but it’s the best we’ve got.
After that, it fades again. Friday the 14th drops right back off, and the rest of the period is a struggle with tiny surf and onshore winds. There’s a glimmer on Monday the 17th morning with glassy conditions, but the swell is only 2 ft. Not enough to get excited about.
So, to sum it up: a lot of flatness, a long dry spell, and one real highlight on the 13th morning. If you’re keen, that’s your window. Otherwise, save your wax.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 7 | ENE 15 | NNE 3 | SE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
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5 | 22 | 7 | 162 | 23 | 28 | 86 | 68 | 60 | 22 | 37 | 31 | 26 | 20 | 35 | 49 | 36 | 33 | 140 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 4:09PM1.49m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:08AM0.25m | 11:05PM0.31m | |||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | E 7 | ESE 10 | E 10 | S 6 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | E 8 |
904 | 563 | 354 | 162 | 46 | 28 | 86 | 68 | 33 | 48 | 68 | 69 | 158 | 230 | 219 | 134 | 99 | 66 | 140 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | S 21 | S 21 | ENE 7 | E 7 | SSE 8 | NNE 4 | ENE 8 | E 9 | ENE 7 | E 8 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | S 8 |
5 | 35 | 35 | 5 | 23 | 24 | 9 | 13 | 60 | 21 | 37 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 35 | 49 | 36 | 33 | 46 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | ENE 15 | E 15 | ENE 14 | ESE 11 | E 10 | SSE 9 | NNE 4 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 7 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | SSE 9 |
36 | 22 | 4 | 21 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 31 | 26 | 19 | 17 | 9 | 22 | 23 | 16 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 3 | N 4 | NNW 3 | NNE 3 | S 6 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 7 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 34 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 39 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 176 | 5 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 8 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 2 |
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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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