Emerald Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.18° S 153.19° E

Issued: 3 am 13 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Emerald Beach sea temperature is
21.3° C

Normal for this time of year

Emerald Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Emerald Beach surf forecast from 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 14 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with 346 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Emerald Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 13th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 14th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 18th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emerald Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
128
172
264
284
255
234
173
164
199
322
297
260
232
216
237
253
295
209
173
167
136
Wind (km/h)
0
ESE
10
NE
10
NW
10
NNW
10
NE
15
SW
25
SSW
20
S
15
SW
10
ESE
10
ESE
0
NW
0
WNW
5
ENE
10
WSW
10
SSW
5
SE
5
N
10
NNW
15
N
10
NW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
off
off
off
off
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
High Tide
6:36PM1.73m
6:56AM1.12m
7:27PM1.83m
7:52AM1.10m
8:18PM1.89m
8:47AM1.09m
9:09PM1.89m
9:42AM1.07m
10:01PM1.84m
10:37AM1.06m
10:52PM1.75m
11:34AM1.06m
11:43PM1.62m
Low Tide
11:54AM0.05m
1:16AM0.09m
12:44PM0.03m
2:12AM0.01m
1:35PM0.02m
3:06AM-0.02m
2:26PM0.03m
3:59AM-0.02m
3:17PM0.07m
4:51AM0.00m
4:10PM0.13m
5:42AM0.05m
5:06PM0.22m
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clear
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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rain showers
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:52
4:52
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:53
 mm
1
4
2
1
4
1
Temp °C
20
19
18
19
19
17
19
18
18
19
19
18
18
17
16
18
18
17
18
18
17
Feels °C
20
18
17
18
19
17
16
16
17
18
19
19
17
17
16
17
18
17
17
17
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
10
1.3
ENE
10
1
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.9
ENE
10
0.8
ENE
10
Energy kJ
128
172
264
284
255
234
173
164
199
322
297
260
232
216
237
253
295
209
173
167
136
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
S
5
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
10
0.1
S
19
0.3
S
17
0.7
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.8
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
11
0.3
S
11
Energy kJ
9
2
14
12
11
2
2
7
53
47
22
57
45
91
82
48
47
25
14
23
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
6
0.2
SSE
13
0.1
S
5
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.3
SSW
16
0.5
S
15
0.6
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.6
SE
7
0.5
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.1
SE
6
0.1
S
12
Energy kJ
2
16
1
4
4
3
3
51
113
126
141
28
19
13
6
1
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
5
1.5
S
6
1.6
SSE
7
1.2
SE
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.7
NNE
4
0.7
N
4
0.9
NNE
4
1.1
N
5
Energy kJ
56
138
230
131
81
17
14
31
64
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
85
2
2
39
0
0
0
0
39
85
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
39
2
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
4
4
5
9
4
5
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
7
6
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales? If you are looking for accommodation near Emerald Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Coast - New South Wales, consider staying in Coffs Harbour which is 21 km (13 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in South Grafton which is 53 km (33 miles) away

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