Emerald Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get stuck into the outlook for Emerald Beach.

It’s a bit of a slow start for the next couple of weeks, to be honest. The swell is on the small side, and the consistency isn't really firing. We’ve got a few windows where things line up, but you’ll have to pick your moments. The water temp is sitting right on average for the time of year at 68°, so nothing unusual there.

The standout session is hands down Wednesday morning, August 26th at Emerald Beach. It’s a point break, and we’ve got a clean 5ft NE swell rolling in with a 7-second period, which is a bit short and weak, but here’s the beauty – it’s glassy. Dead calm, zero wind. That’s a major positive. The combined energy is moderate at 194, so there’s enough push to get you into a few corners. Expect crowds though, as it’s often busy. This is the best on offer for the whole outlook.

If you miss that, Thursday morning, August 27th is your next best shot. The swell drops to 3ft from the ENE, but the wind swings offshore from the S at 12 mph, keeping it clean. The period is a touch longer at 8 seconds, but the energy is lower (95). It’s a promising little session, but not the standout.

The rest of the first week is pretty flat. Saturday and Sunday mornings (29th & 30th August) have clean offshore winds, but the swell is tiny – barely 2ft to 2ft. You’d be paddling for nothing.

The second week is grim. From Monday, 31st August, right through to Friday, 4th September, the swell stays below 2ft, and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-on. There’s a brief moment on Thursday morning, 3rd September with glassy conditions, but the swell is still only 2ft. Not worth getting out of bed for.

There’s a slight bump in energy on Wednesday, 9th September with a 5ft NE swell, but it’s short period (5 seconds) and the wind is a strong offshore at 25 mph. That’s a tough combo – big wind, weak swell. It’s really only for the experts, and even then, it’s not great.

The final day of the outlook, Thursday afternoon, 10th September, shows a 4ft ENE swell with a fresh offshore wind, and the energy climbs to 232. It’s a marginal call, but if you’re desperate, it’s the best of a bad bunch in the second week. Still, a bit of a gamble.

So, bottom line: Wednesday morning, 26th August is your day. Get on it early. The rest is a wait-and-see game.

Rusty.

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