Emerald Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' at Emerald Beach for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, the first week is a bit of a write-off. We're looking at a long, dry spell with nothing worth paddling out for. The tiny slivers of swell that show up through the first few days are just too small and weak to get excited about, with combined energy barely cracking 30 or 40. There's a bit of a pulse building around the 15th and 16th, but it's all wind and no wave – strong offshore winds but the swell is basically non-existent. It's a frustrating stretch, so save your energy.

The real story starts on Friday the 17th of July. That's when a solid 10ft SE swell rolls in, packing a massive 1908 combined energy. The problem is, that's just too much juice for Emerald Beach. It's a point break, and the forecast is clear: this swell is predicted to be too big for this break. The offshore winds will be clean, but it's a situation for the very brave or the very foolish. Think twice.

The standout window, and the only one I'd genuinely point you toward, is the following week. Sunday the 19th of July is the pick of the litter. The swell drops back to a more manageable 8ft from the ESE in the morning, easing to 7ft in the afternoon. The combined energy is still substantial (1339), but the wind shifts offshore from the SSW, cleaning everything up. This is expert territory, but the quality is going to be excellent – those long, lined-up walls you dream of. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Then on Monday the 20th of July, we get a nice little drop-off. The swell eases to 6ft from the ESE, and the wind goes glassy in the morning – a perfect NW offshore. This is a fantastic window for a wider range of experienced surfers. The energy is still solid (562), and the clean conditions will make for some really fun, rippable waves. After that, the swell holds through the 22nd with some fun 4ft groundswell (12 second period) and clean offshore winds, but the real magic is the Sunday-Monday window.

To be honest, the rest of the period is pretty ordinary. There's a small pulse of longer-period swell early in the final week, but the size drops off quickly. The end of the forecast is pretty flat again.

So, if you're looking for the best: get on the Sunday 19th for the bigger, cleaner, expert-level action, or the Monday 20th for a slightly more forgiving but still excellent session. The rest of the fortnight is a long, slow fade.

Rusty.

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