Emerald Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let's have a look at what's cookin' over the next couple of weeks for our little patch. To be honest, it's a pretty grim stretch for paddle surfing. We're in for a proper flat spell, with a solid run of days where you'd struggle to get a wave over knee-high. The finder is giving nothing a tick, and when you look at the numbers, it's all tiny, gutless stuff for the most part.

Let's start with the first real session that's even worth talking about. Head to Emerald Beach on Wednesday the 16th of September. In the afternoon, we finally see the combined energy of all swells directed here tick up a bit, registering 111 (moderate energy), with a 4ft swell coming out of the ESE. It's not going to be world-class, and the water temp is about 68°F, which is pretty average for this time of year. But you'll have the place mostly to yourself, I reckon, with that light cross-onshore breeze making it a tad rippled but still ridable. Don't expect any power.

Then, the most interesting window sits right at the end of the forecast period. For the week starting Monday the 22nd of September, the charts start to look a bit more interesting. The standout is Tuesday the 23rd of September at Emerald Beach. The combination of swells there is pumping with energy values hitting 254 (strong wave energy), pushing waves in the 6ft range out of the NNE. Now, this is a point break that likes a NE swell, and it'll be onshore wind. That direction is going to make it a bit messy, but the size and energy could make for some powerful, if a bit lumpy, waves. This is one for the experienced crew only – 6ft is solid. The water temp – still about normal – but we don't have a precise reading for that day. It's a long way out, so treat it as a promising possibility, not a certainty.

Before that, from the 15th up to the 21st of September, it's a frustrating run of knee-to-waist high junk. You'll see a few clean windows on the 19th and 20th of September with fresh offshore breezes, but the swell is so tiny – 2ft to 2ft – you'll be doing more bobbing than surfing.

So, to sum it up: avoid the water for a solid week and a half. The only real light is that swells on the 22nd and 23rd of September. If you're desperate for a paddle, the afternoon of the 16th is your only real warm-up.

Rusty.

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