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Emerald Beach surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 9 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 AEST
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Emerald Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Emerald Beach sea temperature is
19.5° C
 (Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Emerald Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Emerald Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Emerald Beach in the next 12 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 24) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sat 20th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 25th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 24th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emerald Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
NE
0.7
NE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
1.4
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.3
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.5
NE
0.5
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.5
SE
0.5
E
Period(s) (?)6666667766688888889119
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)474055463111912915335151933826469382824276342
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
15
ESE
10
N
10
NNE
20
NE
20
NNW
15
NW
5
SW
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
NE
10
W
15
S
15
ESE
10
WSW
25
S
35
S
30
SSW
20
SSW
15
ESE
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcrosscross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffcrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:49PM
1.52
6:23AM
1.11
6:33PM
1.55
7:02AM
1.21
7:10PM
1.54
7:37AM
1.29
7:45PM
1.50
8:10AM
1.36
8:17PM
1.44
8:42AM
1.41
8:49PM
1.35
9:14AM
1.43
9:21PM
1.25
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:16AM
0.28
12:32AM
0.15
12:08PM
0.22
1:06AM
0.11
12:52PM
0.17
1:36AM
0.08
1:32PM
0.15
2:03AM
0.07
2:10PM
0.14
2:30AM
0.08
2:47PM
0.16
2:56AM
0.10
3:25PM
0.20
3:23AM
0.15
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise5:43--5:41--5:39--5:39--5:37--5:35--5:35--
Sunset-5:39--5:40--5:40--5:42--5:42--5:43--5:44-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201918212018242319181917191916181814191815
Feels °C (?)17171818181723231715161617171511107151513
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - North Coast

  1. weather stationWind Update Offshore wind has become cross-off at Emerald Beach (moderate winds from the S at Coffs Harbour Airport 17 km from Emerald Beach). 0.6m 7s swell from the NE with a 0.2m 11s groundswell from the E. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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20 km/h
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0.0
19.5
Air / Water (°C)
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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 12 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

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