Surf Forecasts:
Emerald Beach surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with 48 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Emerald Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Emerald Beach in the next 16 days are 0.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 12s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emerald Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again. Let’s talk about Emerald Beach in terms you can sink your teeth into.
Honestly, for the first bunch of days, it’s pretty grim. From the 27th of July through to the 8th of August, the swell is about ankle to knee-high at best. The wave energy is pathetic – we’re talking readings in the teens and thirties (combined energy values of 17, 16, 6, 33... you get the picture). There’s a few mornings with clean, offshore wind, even some glassy conditions, but the ocean just isn’t delivering. That’s a solid 12-day stretch of basically nothing. Leave the board at home.
But hold onto your leash, because Sunday the 9th of August is when it finally turns on. The morning brings a clean 2.1m swell out of the ESE with a 9-second period and a combined energy of 716 (moderate wave energy). The wind is light offshore from the SSW, so it’ll be lined up and tidy. That’s your first real green light.
If you can only paddle out once, make it Monday the 10th of August – first light. It’s glassy. Dead flat water, and a 2.2m swell from the ESE with a 10-second period and a combined energy of 914 (strong wave energy). That’s a standout morning. The water temp’s around 20°, which is about normal for the time of year. Monday afternoon gets choppy as the wind turns onshore, so get in early.
Then on Tuesday the 11th of August, the swell holds strong. The morning is a bit onshore, but the afternoon cleans right up with offshore wind from the SSW, a 2.4m swell from the ENE, 10-second period, and a combined energy of 1108 (strong wave energy). This one is serious – for experienced surfers only. That’s a powerful, heavy wave.
So, short story: a long flat spell, then a solid pulse from the 9th to the 11th. The glassy morning of the 10th is the pick. Go get it.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 7 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 31 | 31 | 22 | 31 | 15 | 11 | 24 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 38 | 27 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:58PM1.51m | 7:16AM0.97m | 7:35PM1.57m | 7:53AM1.02m | 8:10PM1.61m | 8:30AM1.06m | 8:44PM1.62m | 9:06AM1.11m | 9:16PM1.61m | 9:43AM1.15m | 9:49PM1.56m | 10:22AM1.19m | 10:24PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:11PM0.27m | 1:42AM0.26m | 12:53PM0.22m | 2:16AM0.20m | 1:33PM0.18m | 2:49AM0.15m | 2:10PM0.16m | 3:21AM0.12m | 2:48PM0.17m | 3:52AM0.10m | 3:26PM0.19m | 4:23AM0.09m | 4:07PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | SSE 14 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 338 | 255 | 198 | 111 | 63 | 31 | 22 | 31 | 15 | 11 | 356 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 40 | 499 | 428 | 294 | 324 | 274 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 4 | SE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 6 | E 7 | ENE 6 | S 16 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | E 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 31 | 29 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 38 | 27 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 7 | NE 4 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 16 | S 16 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 13 | SSE 15 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | S 13 | SE 13 |
| kJ | 12 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 42 | 7 | 18 | 13 | 45 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | WSW 2 | — | S 7 | S 6 | S 7 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 24 | 269 | 144 | 580 | 918 | 872 | 798 | 555 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 85 | 2 | 2 | 176 | 2 | 145 | 166 | 53 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 39 | 2 |
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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).
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