Emerald Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.18° S 153.19° E

Emerald Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, SE swell with 1,007 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 8th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 9th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 9th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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


Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's break down what the next couple of weeks looks like. I gotta be honest, it's a pretty mellow stretch, so we'll have to be patient.

The first real shot at a wave isn't until Wednesday afternoon, the 8th of July. A little pulse of swell rolls in, but it's not going to set the world on fire.

The only real standout in this whole period is Thursday morning, the 9th of July. We’re looking at 4 ft of swell out of the SE, with a solid 25 km/h offshore wind from the SSW. The water temp is 68°, which is about what you'd expect for this time of year. This combo will have Emerald Beach looking clean and lined up. The combined wave energy is sitting at 258 (moderate), so there's a little push behind it. This is the morning to make a plan. Just keep in mind, the crowds are often here, so you won't be alone.

From Thursday afternoon onward, it goes totally quiet. For days on end, we’re looking at flat spells and tiny, weak waves that just aren't worth the effort. There's a brief moment on Saturday morning the 11th with about 3 ft of swell and a 12-second period from the ESE (264 combined energy – moderate), but a cross-on wind from the NNW will chop it up. Not great.

Way out on Thursday the 23rd of July, the early morning shows a tiny 2 ft ESE swell with a clean offshore wind. But the combined energy is weak (99), so it's just ordinary, borderline stuff. Too far off to get excited about.

Bottom line: if you want to paddle out, your window is Thursday morning the 9th of July. After that, it’s a long dry spell. This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Thu 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
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
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ESE
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1.1
SE
13
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SE
12
1.1
SE
11
2.4
SSE
10
2.1
SSE
10
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10
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SSE
11
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SE
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0.9
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9
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8
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ESE
10
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E
10
0.4
SSW
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
142
418
1007
258
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0
54
264
366
258
130
100
58
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11
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7
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Wind (km/h)
25
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
S
20
SW
15
SSW
15
S
5
WSW
10
NNW
15
NNE
20
NW
15
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5
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10
W
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WSW
5
E
10
W
5
NW
15
NE
10
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Wind State
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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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Feels °C
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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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