Emerald Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.18° S 153.19° E

Issued: 9 pm 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Emerald Beach sea temperature is
21.0° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, ENE swell with 378 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Friday (Jun 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. 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 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 12th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 12th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 17th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wed
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
6
1
ENE
6
1.1
NE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
10
1.4
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
109
88
100
83
53
86
86
172
172
172
228
228
176
149
140
144
147
154
147
210
327
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNE
5
W
10
SSW
10
SE
10
SW
5
SW
5
NNE
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NE
10
WSW
10
S
10
SSE
5
WSW
10
S
5
E
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
High Tide
3:53AM1.19m
4:53PM1.45m
4:56AM1.16m
5:45PM1.60m
5:58AM1.14m
6:36PM1.73m
6:56AM1.12m
7:27PM1.83m
7:52AM1.10m
8:18PM1.89m
8:47AM1.09m
9:09PM1.89m
9:42AM1.07m
Low Tide
10:07PM0.40m
10:15AM0.11m
11:16PM0.30m
11:04AM0.08m
00:18AM0.19m
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
part cloud
cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:53
4:53
4:53
 mm
3
4
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
19
20
19
18
19
18
18
19
19
17
20
19
18
18
18
18
19
19
18
20
19
Feels °C
19
20
18
18
19
18
19
19
19
16
19
18
19
17
18
19
19
19
18
19
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
6
1
ENE
6
0.4
S
11
0.9
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
10
1.2
ENE
9
Energy kJ
109
88
37
83
53
86
86
172
172
172
228
228
176
149
140
144
147
154
147
210
227
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
12
0.4
S
11
0.2
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
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
21
0.1
S
19
0.7
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
6
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
Energy kJ
43
39
21
34
45
23
20
9
2
14
12
11
2
9
7
45
32
19
104
89
63
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
10
0.2
SSE
16
0.1
E
9
0.1
N
15
0.1
SW
4
0.1
S
15
0.2
SSW
5
0.2
SSE
13
0.2
S
5
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.2
S
15
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
Energy kJ
2
24
2
4
1
4
3
16
2
4
3
3
18
31
27
15
13
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
7
0.5
S
3
0.7
S
4
0.3
S
3
1.4
ENE
9
Energy kJ
100
5
16
1
327
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
39
0
0
0
0
0
39
2
2
176
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
4
5
5
4
4
2
3
4
7
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
5
6
6
8
7
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
8
5
4
4
9
9
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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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