
Surf Forecasts:
Emerald Beach surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, NNE swell with 558 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NNE 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Emerald Beach in the next 16 days are 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emerald Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the table for Emerald Beach.
It’s a slow burn to start. The first week is mostly flat or blown out, so don’t rush to wax up. The first half of the forecast is a real snoozer. The first chance at a decent wave rolls in around the 17th, and the real action picks up on the 22nd and 24th.
Sunday the 9th is a write-off: 3ft of easterly slop with a weak energy reading (184) and a northerly onshore breeze. Messy. Monday the 10th sees a bigger pulse of 8ft from the NNE, energy jumps to (687), but it’s howling cross-onshore at 35 km/h, so it’s a lumpy, choppy mess. That one is better for kites.
Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th are tiny, with waves at 2ft or less. The morning of the 12th is dead flat but glassy, so if you just want to sit on a longboard, it’s an option. Water temp is 68°F, which is pretty average for this time of year.
From the 13th to the 16th, we’ve got a real dry spell. Swell drops to 1ft or less, energy below 50. Some clean windows, but you’re chasing shadows. That’s a five-day hole in the action.
Monday the 17th morning finally brings something: 5ft from the ESE, period 7 seconds, energy at (279). It’s clean with a cross-offshore breeze. Not perfect, but surfable.
The big highlight is Saturday the 22nd. We’re looking at an 8ft east swell, 10-second period, and energy absolutely pumping at (1270). Light north wind – glassy. That’s expert territory at that size. It’s going to be powerful and heavy on the point break.
Then, the top pick of the whole run is Monday the 24th. A clean 6ft groundswell from the east, long 11-second period, and solid energy (803). A gentle offshore breeze from the SSW keeps it glassy all day. That’s the day for well-shaped, powerful lines. Expect company because crowds are often at this spot.
For the best, circle the 24th for the all-around quality. The 22nd for the big-wave adrenaline.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon morning, calm by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
151 | 222 | 558 | 277 | 128 | 82 | 62 | 96 | 88 | 96 | 92 | 44 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 75 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:14PM1.61m | 5:44AM0.99m | 6:12PM1.72m | 6:42AM1.06m | 7:04PM1.80m | 7:32AM1.14m | 7:51PM1.83m | 8:19AM1.21m | 8:34PM1.80m | 9:03AM1.28m | 9:16PM1.71m | 9:46AM1.32m | 9:55PM1.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:09AM0.19m | 11:25AM0.16m | 1:02AM0.09m | 12:23PM0.09m | 1:48AM0.01m | 1:15PM0.03m | 2:30AM-0.04m | 2:04PM0.02m | 3:09AM-0.05m | 2:51PM0.04m | 3:45AM-0.03m | 3:38PM0.10m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | ENE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 20 | ENE 10 | S 7 |
151 | 123 | 125 | 277 | 128 | 76 | 43 | 96 | 204 | 103 | 88 | 44 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 18 | 128 | 19 | 37 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | S 7 | E 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NNE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | S 20 | ENE 10 | SSW 16 | ENE 10 |
20 | 3 | 4 | 101 | 77 | 82 | 62 | 40 | 88 | 96 | 92 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 32 | 19 | 50 | 34 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | E 13 | E 13 | S 9 | SSW 8 | S 8 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 21 | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | N 8 | SSW 15 |
9 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 50 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 9 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 44 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NW 5 | NW 4 | WNW 3 | — | — | SSW 4 | N 3 | SW 4 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 |
13 | 222 | 558 | 54 | 10 | 5 | — | — | 9 | 6 | 25 | 507 | 929 | 1146 | 621 | 507 | 447 | 367 | 191 | 75 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 392 | 160 | 147 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 79 | 5 | 13 | 85 | 12 | 13 | 85 | 0 |
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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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