Emerald Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a tough start. We’re looking at a pretty flat and quiet run for the first week and a half, so don’t bother rushing to get the wettie on just yet. From today, Thursday the 23rd of July, right through to Monday the 3rd of August, there’s just nothing doing. The swell will be small, weak, and inconsistent – the combined energy of all swells directed here is in the low double digits, sometimes even single digits (down to 8). There’s a few glassy mornings in there on the 26th, 27th, and 28th, but with waves barely 0.7 ft to 1 ft, it’s a lake, not a surf. Don’t even think about it.

We start seeing a pulse of life on Monday the 3rd of August. The morning is still ordinary with a 2 ft swell and some energy (96), but the afternoon gets interesting. By Monday afternoon, Emerald Beach picks up a clean 5 ft swell from the SE with a period of 9 seconds. Combined energy hits a moderate 338, and the light SE wind keeps it clean. That’s a solid reintroduction to the water – not huge, but surfable and looking fun.

Then Tuesday the 4th of August morning is the standout of the whole outlook. Winds go glassy, absolutely zero wind, and you’ve got a clean 3 ft swell from the SE with an 11-second period. The combined energy is sitting at 238, so there’s some proper push behind it. This is the one to circle on the calendar – a glassy, clean morning at Emerald Beach. The water temperature is average for this time of year, nothing weird going on with that.

Now, if you’re an experienced surfer, keep an eye on Thursday the 6th of August. That morning is pumping big – a 10 ft SE swell with a short period of 8 seconds, and a combined energy of 1235. That’s strong. Wind is offshore and clean. But let’s be real – that’s too big for this spot for most people, and a short period, straight-up beach break at that size is not your friend. That is strictly for the experts, and even then, be careful.

Friday the 7th of August backs off slightly to a still chunky 7 ft from the SE (567 energy), with offshore wind again – big, powerful waves for the crew with the skills.

So, to wrap it up: the first 10 days are a write-off. Do something else. The real action kicks off Monday the 3rd of August afternoon, with the absolute best bet being Tuesday the 4th of August morning – glassy, clean, waist to chest high, and no drama. The second week has size, but you better be on your game.

Stay stoked.

- Rusty

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