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Emerald Beach surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Thursday 08 Jan 2026 AEDT
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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
24.5° C
 (Which is normal 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 Monday (Jan 12) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Emerald Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Mon 12th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 2PM (Mon 12th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 10th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun morning, fresh winds from the S by Sun night).

Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.9
NE
1
NE
1.2
NE
1.7
NE
1.3
ENE
2.3
NE
1.7
ENE
1.6
NE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)6656767688810999888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)224438641472171934383363382432641881801349494147122122125
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
20
NE
10
NNW
20
NNE
30
NE
15
NNW
20
N
35
NNE
20
N
30
S
30
S
35
S
35
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
35
SSW
35
S
30
SSW
30
SSW
35
SSE
25
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		ononcross-
on		offcross-
off		offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:29PM
1.50
1:18AM
1.12
1:11PM
1.33
2:13AM
1.13
1:56PM
1.17
3:11AM
1.16
2:47PM
1.03
4:11AM
1.19
3:50PM
0.92
5:10AM
1.25
5:01PM
0.87
6:03AM
1.32
6:07PM
0.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:09PM
0.14
6:55AM
0.39
7:48PM
0.20
7:56AM
0.49
8:29PM
0.26
9:09AM
0.56
9:13PM
0.31
10:32AM
0.58
10:03PM
0.34
11:50AM
0.53
10:57PM
0.35
12:51PM
0.46
11:52PM
0.33
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise5:52--5:54--5:54--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:58--
Sunset-7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------32214------
Temp. °C252623252624282824242523222222242423232523
Feels °C (?)252423232322262422232220192023202019182120
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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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