Emerald Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what Emerald Beach is offering over the next couple of weeks.

We start off with a proper hammering. Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th bring a massive pulse – 4.0m to 3.0m from the ESE/E with a 10–11 second period. The combined energy is through the roof (3649, 2291, 1730 – that’s serious power). But it’s just too big for this point. Winds are cross-off, so it’s not messy, but unless you’re riding a rhino chaser, you’ll want to sit this one out. This break is fairly consistent and exposed, but this is beyond what most of us can handle. Crowds are often here, so when it’s working it’s busy – but this weekend, it’s a no‑go for regular paddling.

By Tuesday the 21st, things settle down nicely. Morning brings 2.0m from the east at 10 seconds, with a light offshore breeze from the SSW. Energy drops to 771 – still moderate, but the waves are clean and well‑shaped. That’s the pick of the forecast. The afternoon holds 1.8m with a cross-off wind, still good. This is the standout window: not too big, not too small, and the wind is working for us. Expect a few others out – it’s often crowded here – but the quality should be worth the company.

Wednesday the 22nd turns ugly. Swell drops to 1.4m from the ENE, but the wind swings cross-on and then onshore, killing the surface. Poor conditions. Thursday the 23rd morning offers a glimmer: 1.2m, clean offshore wind from the south, energy 220. It’s small but clean – a log or a fish would be fun for a couple of hours. Afternoon goes cross-shore and messy, so don’t sleep in.

From Friday the 24th right through to the end of July, it’s either tiny or flat. Swell heights hover around 0.3–0.7m, energy rarely above 100. The morning of the 24th has a moderate offshore but only 0.7m – you’ll be scratching for anything. There’s a long gap of poor surf. Then on Thursday the 31st, a pulse of 1.9m from the SE shows up, but the period is short (7 seconds) and the comment says marginal. Not worth the drive.

Into the first week of August, we get a short burst: Saturday the 1st morning has 1.5m from the east, offshore wind, energy 278. Moderate waves, clean but a fresh breeze. Sunday the 2nd drops off fast. Monday the 3rd is back to tiny.

So the real winner is Tuesday the 21st – that’s the one to circle. The rest of the 16‑day window is either too big, too small, or blown out. Keep an eye on the morning of the 23rd for a fun small session. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

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