Emerald Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.18° S 153.19° E

Issued: 9 am 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Emerald Beach sea temperature is
20.7° C

Normal for this time of year

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 21 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SE swell with 638 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 21st Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 27th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 28th Jun)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
8
1.7
SSE
10
1.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
13
1.8
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
106
77
73
49
46
27
15
15
14
6
5
7
6
6
6
60
92
0
365
78
0
Wind (km/h)
15
S
10
SE
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
SSE
15
SW
10
SSW
15
S
15
SW
20
SSW
15
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
1:34PM1.11m
1:26AM1.30m
2:35PM1.16m
2:21AM1.16m
3:33PM1.23m
3:18AM1.05m
4:26PM1.30m
4:17AM0.97m
5:13PM1.36m
5:13AM0.94m
5:56PM1.43m
6:05AM0.93m
6:37PM1.48m
Low Tide
7:13PM0.42m
8:06AM0.19m
8:27PM0.49m
8:51AM0.23m
9:43PM0.51m
9:36AM0.26m
10:53PM0.48m
10:20AM0.27m
11:51PM0.42m
11:04AM0.28m
00:39AM0.36m
11:47AM0.27m
1:21AM0.31m
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6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
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4:53
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:54
4:55
4:55
 mm
5
2
5
2
1
2
5
18
3
2
Temp °C
18
18
16
16
16
14
17
17
15
17
17
15
15
16
14
16
16
14
13
14
16
Feels °C
16
17
15
15
13
11
13
14
11
13
14
11
12
12
10
12
12
11
10
11
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.7
ESE
5
0.7
S
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
S
18
0.5
S
16
0.3
S
14
0.2
S
13
0.2
S
12
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
8
0.2
S
14
1.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
13
0.2
S
19
Energy kJ
106
77
73
22
87
27
96
132
37
14
12
7
6
6
6
60
92
15
365
78
29
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
5
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
5
0.3
S
14
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
8
0.1
S
15
0.1
N
9
0.1
S
15
0.3
SSE
13
0.2
S
15
0.2
S
14
0.6
SSE
13
0.1
S
19
Energy kJ
14
40
36
49
12
34
15
15
14
6
5
5
4
2
4
33
19
16
113
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
12
0.4
NE
5
0.2
S
6
0.5
S
10
0.5
E
10
0.2
E
5
0.2
E
6
0.3
NE
7
0.3
NE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
S
18
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
19
Energy kJ
45
7
3
48
46
2
2
8
7
5
2
2
3
1
6
8
15
5
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
4
0.5
S
3
0.6
ESE
4
0.3
SSE
4
0.6
S
4
1.7
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.6
S
8
1.8
S
8
1.6
S
8
1.5
S
8
1.8
S
8
1.9
SSE
8
1.9
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
8
1.5
S
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.7
SSE
10
0.9
SSW
5
1.7
SSE
9
1.8
SE
10
Energy kJ
9
6
12
3
9
401
297
334
422
318
253
391
408
385
388
286
223
495
34
450
612
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
3
3
1
2
3
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
4
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
5
5
8
5
13
12
12
12
13
12
0
85
5
0
0
12
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
3
3
1
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
5
4
4
4
2
5
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
7
7
5
6
6
5
6
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
5
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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.

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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