Surf Forecasts:
Emerald Beach surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with 45 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m 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 0.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emerald Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s get real about what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the first week is a struggle. We’ve got a long, flat spell with nothing worthwhile to even look at. From Tuesday the 28th of July right through to early August, it’s a total bust. You’re looking at tiny, weak swells, all under 3ft, with periods so short they’re just wind slop. The combined energy barely gets above 60 (moderate wave energy), and most days it’s downright poor. You’d be better off waxing a car than a board. This dry spell hangs around until the 3rd of August, when we finally see a slight uptick.
Now, the standouts start to appear around the 7th of August. The first real flicker of life comes on Friday morning, the 7th of August. Emerald Beach is where you wanna be. We’re looking at 5ft of swell from the E, with a period of 6 seconds. That’s a bit short, but the wind is light offshore from the S, keeping things clean. The combined energy climbs to 171 (moderate wave energy), so there’s actually some push. It’s still very ordinary, but it’s the best we’ve had in a week. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing crazy.
The real gem, the one you’ve been waiting for, is on Wednesday morning, the 12th of August. This is the standout. Emerald Beach finally gets it together. We’ve got 4ft of swell from the E, but the period jumps to 11 seconds – a proper groundswell. That means real shape, real energy, and longer waits between sets. The wind is offshore from the SW, 9 mph, keeping it clean and lined up. The combined energy hits 369 (strong wave energy), so there’s plenty of grunt. This is a point break, exposed to the NE swell direction, and it’s the one that’s going to work. It’s a fairly consistent spot, but it can get crowded, so get there early. This is expert territory at 4ft for a point break? No, that’s a friendly size for a decent intermediate. It’s a solid session.
To be honest, the whole run is a slow burner. The first week is a write-off, but the second week builds into something worth chasing. The standout is the 12th, no question. Don’t sleep on the morning of the 7th either if you’re desperate.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | ENE 7 | SE 8 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | E 18 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
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 kJ | 11 | 5 | 31 | 39 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 25 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:16AM0.97m | 7:35PM1.57m | 7:53AM1.02m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:42AM0.26m | 12:53PM0.22m | 2:16AM0.20m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | S 13 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | NE 7 | SSE 14 | ENE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 198 | 111 | 63 | 39 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 219 | 386 | 833 | 857 | 13 | 67 | 4 | 544 | 446 | 694 | 1060 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 8 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 13 | NE 7 | E 13 | S 14 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 31 | 29 | 15 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 26 | 29 | 21 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 107 | 546 | 417 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | E 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 16 | S 14 | NE 7 | E 14 | E 13 | E 11 | E 12 | E 12 | E 18 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 6 | NE 16 |
| kJ | 11 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 25 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 4 | NW 3 | — | — | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | 28 | 255 | 177 | — | — | 1084 | 1128 | 676 | 707 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 176 | 2 | 145 | 98 | 53 | 13 | 85 | 5 | 5 | 85 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 39 | 2 |
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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).
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