Emerald Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright mate, Rusty here, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a real quiet spell. The first week or so is pretty much a write-off, with a long gap of no real surf on offer. We’re looking at a lot of tiny, weak energy and poor conditions. Honestly, from Monday the 3rd through to about the 8th, it’s mostly flat or just messy wind chop. The waves are small, the period is all over the place, and the wind just isn’t cooperating. You’d be better off doing a beach clean or fixing your dings.

The first real sign of life doesn’t show up until around Wednesday the 12th. Even then, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. The morning of the 12th sees a clean, moderate offshore wind from the SSW at 16 mph, with a 2 ft swell from the ENE. The combined energy is weak (107), but it’s clean. The afternoon tries to push a bigger 5 ft swell from the NE, but the period is a short, weak 5 seconds, and it’s a bit messy. Not the best.

Now, if you’re looking for the standout, you’ve got to circle Thursday the 13th morning. That’s the pick of the bunch. The wind is a clean, moderate offshore from the SSW at 12 mph, and the swell bumps up to 5 ft from the NNE. The period is short at 7 seconds, but the combined energy is moderate (222). It’s a point break, so it can handle a bit of a wonky period. The water temp is about average for this time of year. This is the one window where you’re going to get some fun, clean walls. It’s not a huge day, but it’s the best we’ve got.

After that, it fades again. Friday the 14th drops right back off, and the rest of the period is a struggle with tiny surf and onshore winds. There’s a glimmer on Monday the 17th morning with glassy conditions, but the swell is only 2 ft. Not enough to get excited about.

So, to sum it up: a lot of flatness, a long dry spell, and one real highlight on the 13th morning. If you’re keen, that’s your window. Otherwise, save your wax.

Rusty.

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