Surf Forecasts:
Emerald Beach surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, SE swell with 370 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with SE 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 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 2s 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 1.4m 10s 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 2.0m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emerald Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, giving you the scoop on Emerald Beach over the next couple of weeks. Don’t hold your breath for the first week, it’s mostly a dud.
From Wednesday, the 29th, all the way through to the 9th of August, the surf is barely a ripple. The swell is tiny, and the energy readings are all in the weak zone—mostly under 40 (combined energy of all swells directed here). Even with some clean offshore winds, the waves are only 0.6 to 1 feet, so it’s not worth a paddle. The morning of the 4th of August goes glassy, but with a 3-foot SE swell and a short period under 8 seconds, it’s small and weak.
The real highlight, and the only time I’d be keen, is the morning of Wednesday, the 12th of August. The water temp is about 67°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year. The wind is offshore from the SSW, and we get a clean 2-foot swell from the east with a long 12-second period—that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy hits 246 (moderate), and for a point break like Emerald Beach, that long period will translate into clean, lined-up waves. It’s a fairly consistent spot, and crowds are often a thing, but a Wednesday morning should ease that a bit. This is the best chance in the whole 16-day window.
The next morning, Thursday the 13th, is also worth a look. It’s glassy, with a 3-foot east swell and a 12-second period, and the energy is 279 (moderate). Get in early before the onshore wind kicks in later.
So, to sum it up: the 12th and 13th of August mornings are your best bets. The rest is a long, flat grind. Stay patient.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 13 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 16 | ENE 8 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 28 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 370 | 216 | 82 | 55 | 44 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 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 | 11:03AM1.23m | 11:02PM1.38m | 11:50AM1.26m | 11:46PM1.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:55AM0.09m | 4:53PM0.30m | 5:30AM0.12m | 5:46PM0.36m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | S 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 28 | 19 | 12 | 10 | 290 | 7 | 21 | 20 | 9 | 106 | 128 | 1454 | 887 | 1096 | 844 | 513 | 370 | 216 | 82 | 55 | 44 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 7 | SE 6 | S 14 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | E 13 | E 11 | NE 8 | SSE 14 | E 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | ENE 7 | S 22 | ENE 8 | S 21 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 16 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 69 | 3 | 173 | 334 | 9 | 36 | 11 | 34 | 17 | 26 | 41 | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 7 | S 16 | E 13 | NE 7 | E 13 | E 11 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 6 | E 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 16 | NE 16 | S 21 | E 15 | ESE 12 | SE 10 | ENE 8 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 7 | 4 | 20 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 35 | 4 | 14 | 26 | 28 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 2 | — | S 3 | S 7 | S 7 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | WNW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | 10 | 263 | 134 | 484 | 902 | 757 | 898 | 627 | 754 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 149 | 166 | 53 | 13 | 85 | 5 | 5 | 85 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 39 | 2 | 2 | 176 | 2 | 0 | 98 | 0 |
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