Emerald Beach Surf Break
Lat Long: 30.18° S 153.19° E

Emerald Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Emerald Beach

Issued: 9 am 04 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Emerald Beach sea temperature is
21.8° 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 4 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NE swell with 478 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with E 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 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 5th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 9th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 10th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.6
ESE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.7
E
5
1.1
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
2.1
NE
7
1.9
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
73
73
49
31
30
17
16
16
7
7
6
30
17
22
29
89
270
390
456
372
334
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
25
WNW
10
WNW
20
SW
25
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
15
S
15
SW
25
SSW
15
S
5
SW
5
SSE
15
SE
15
ENE
10
S
0
SE
10
NE
5
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
10:30AM0.93m
10:44PM1.48m
11:16AM0.91m
11:25PM1.44m
12:08PM0.92m
00:09AM1.39m
1:06PM0.96m
00:57AM1.34m
2:06PM1.04m
1:51AM1.29m
3:05PM1.15m
2:50AM1.24m
4:01PM1.29m
3:53AM1.19m
Low Tide
4:00PM0.31m
5:35AM0.27m
4:42PM0.35m
6:19AM0.27m
5:31PM0.41m
7:04AM0.25m
6:29PM0.46m
7:51AM0.22m
7:37PM0.49m
8:38AM0.18m
8:52PM0.47m
9:26AM0.15m
10:07PM0.40m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
heavy rain
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:53
4:52
4:52
4:52
 mm
7
7
2
19
3
13
1
1
Temp °C
21
20
16
18
17
14
18
18
15
18
18
17
19
19
18
17
16
17
18
19
17
Feels °C
16
14
12
13
12
10
13
14
11
14
16
17
18
17
16
16
17
16
18
18
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
E
10
0.6
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.4
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.3
E
10
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.2
S
20
1.2
S
9
0.9
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.7
E
5
1.1
ENE
6
1.5
ENE
7
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
9
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
73
73
49
31
30
17
16
16
7
7
33
229
126
74
29
89
198
12
6
6
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
6
0.3
NNE
6
0.4
N
5
0.3
NNE
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
10
0.2
E
9
0.6
ESE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.7
ENE
5
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
14
7
9
7
1
2
4
6
30
16
22
63
55
35
4
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
7
0.2
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
10
0.2
NNW
3
0.1
NE
9
0.1
S
23
0.1
NE
10
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
14
0.6
SE
6
0.3
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
17
0.3
S
16
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
Energy kJ
4
8
19
1
3
10
4
82
37
20
72
93
46
7
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
4
0.8
NW
4
0.5
W
3
1.2
SSW
8
2.1
SSW
8
3
S
10
3
S
11
2.5
S
10
2.1
S
10
2
S
10
1.8
S
10
0.6
ENE
5
1.7
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
2.1
NE
7
1.9
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
Energy kJ
12
19
6
171
574
2077
2106
1268
804
730
580
17
270
390
456
372
334
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
5
5
4
4
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
1
Distance (km)
2
2
2
12
12
12
13
15
13
13
8
2
12
40
39
0
0
16
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
5
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
4
9
8
5
9
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
5
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
9
9
8
7
8
7
6
6
6
8
9
8
5
5
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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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