Emerald Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.18° S 153.19° E

Emerald Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Emerald Beach sea temperature is
19.9° C
0.6° 

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 12s period, SE swell with 880 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period with SE 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 (Jul 08) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Emerald Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 8th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 8th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 12s

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


G'day, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer at Emerald Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. We've got a weak, short-period swell coming in from the ESE on Wednesday morning, only 2ft with a period of 15 seconds. Combined swell energy is low at 142. The wind is a cross-offshore, but the surf is just too poor to bother with. The water is sitting at 68°, which is about average for this time of year.

We do see a little pulse of life on Wednesday afternoon. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the SE with a period of 13 seconds, and the wind swings offshore. Combined energy jumps to 418, which is a moderate level. It's not a standout, but it's clean and surfable. That's the first real opportunity.

Thursday morning looks okay with a similar 4ft SE swell, but a fresh 30 km/h SSW offshore wind will keep it clean. The energy drops a bit to 286, and the forecast is only marginal. By Thursday afternoon, the swell fades back to 2ft and the wind turns cross-off, so don't expect much.

Friday and Saturday are mostly flat with some tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. Sunday sees a glassy morning with a tiny 1ft SE swell (energy of 31), but it's barely enough to ride.

We then hit a long gap. From Monday the 14th through to Thursday the 17th, we've got nothing but tiny, weak swell with periods of 10 seconds or less. Combine that with onshore winds or glassy conditions on micro-swell, and you've got no surf to speak of. It's a proper drought.

Things start to look a little more promising on Saturday the 18th. The swell returns at 4ft from the east with an 8-second period, and combined energy of 165. The morning is clean with very light winds. It's ordinary, but it's surfable.

The real standout, and the best bet of the outlook, is Monday the 20th of July. By the afternoon, we get a 4ft east-southeast swell with a period of 13 seconds, and the wind goes glassy calm. The combined swell energy is a strong 554. This is clean, lined-up groundswell that should produce some fun, well-shaped waves. The optimum direction for this point break is from the NE, and this swell is coming from the ESE, but the period and the glassy wind make up for it. Keep in mind this break is listed as "fairly consistent," and crowds are often here, so expect some company.

Then, Tuesday the 21st brings some serious size. The morning swell is 8ft from the ESE with a 12-second period, and the combined energy is a whopping 1912. This is big, powerful groundswell. It's not for the faint-hearted – that's expert territory at over 8ft. The wind is cross-offshore at 25 km/h, so conditions will have some texture. Wednesday the 22nd drops to a more manageable but still solid 6ft from the ESE with a 12-second period and very strong energy of 992, with a moderate offshore wind. This is another good window for experienced surfers.

The period then winds down with a clean, glassy Thursday the 23rd morning on a dropping 3ft ESE swell.

So, to sum it up: the first week is mostly a dud. Your best window is Monday the 20th afternoon for a clean, fun session on a nice groundswell. For the bigger-wave crew, Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd offer serious size, but you'll need to be on your game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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11
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Energy kJ
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418
851
286
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314
407
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
30
SSW
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SW
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WSW
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NW
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NNE
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High Tide
2:22PM1.25m
2:12AM1.14m
3:24PM1.36m
3:24AM1.06m
4:26PM1.49m
4:38AM1.02m
5:26PM1.62m
5:46AM1.02m
6:22PM1.74m
6:48AM1.05m
7:16PM1.84m
7:44AM1.08m
8:07PM1.89m
Low Tide
8:26PM0.46m
8:36AM0.17m
9:49PM0.41m
9:34AM0.17m
11:06PM0.32m
10:35AM0.15m
00:13AM0.20m
11:34AM0.11m
1:11AM0.09m
12:30PM0.06m
2:04AM0.01m
1:24PM0.03m
2:53AM-0.03m
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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.

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