Emerald Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – this 16-day run for Emerald Beach is a mixed bag, and you've got to be patient. The first week is a write-off, with a long stretch of nothing from Thursday afternoon, July 9th, all the way through to Sunday, July 19th. There's just no decent surf energy on the cards.

The only real window of opportunity in the first week is a brief one. Thursday morning, July 9th, we had a pulse of 4ft swell from the SE, with a moderate 12 mph offshore wind from the SSW. The water's sitting at 68°F, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy was moderate at 258, and it was clean, but it was a one-off.

Then we get a long, dry spell. The next glimmer of hope doesn't come until Saturday morning, July 11th. That's a glassy morning with a light NNW breeze and a 3ft swell from the ESE, period of 12 seconds. That's a decent little groundswell. The combined energy was moderate at 314, and with glassy conditions, it would have been a lovely session for the intermediate surfer before the onshore winds kicked in. But that was fleeting.

From there, it's a long, long wait. The wind and swell just don't cooperate. We see a few days with some weak energy, like Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th, but the conditions are ordinary. You'll see some 2ft to 2ft swell from the E, but with onshore or cross-shore winds, it's not worth paddling out for.

Now, here's the standout, and it's a big one, but it's a long way off. On Thursday, July 23rd, we're looking at a massive 12ft swell from the SE, with a period of 10-11 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 3133 in the afternoon. The wind is offshore from the SW at 16 mph. This is a serious, expert-only bomb. The swell is too big for beginners and a handful for most. This is a point break, so it should handle that size, but that's a big call. The forecast is promising, but it's two weeks out, so keep an eye on it. Friday, July 24th, will also see a 10ft swell from the ESE with glassy conditions in the morning, but again, that's for the experienced crew only.

So, the only real standout is that big swell on the 23rd and 24th of July. Everything else is a long wait for very little. If you're a beginner, stay away from that last week. For the rest of us, it's a waiting game.

Rusty.

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