Emerald Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right now, we're in a bit of a waiting game. The swell is tiny for the first few days, and honestly, there's nothing worth paddling out for until Friday afternoon. From there, we get a big pulse of energy, but it comes with a huge caveat.

For Friday the 17th, we start to see some size on the charts at Emerald Beach, with a 8ft SE swell rolling in. But that period is a short 7 seconds, and cross-off winds won't help. The combined energy is moderate at 623, and overall, it's going to be a messy one.

That swell builds fast into the weekend. Saturday the 18th sees an 12ft SE swell with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is strong at 1545, but this is where it gets tricky. That's just too much juice for this exposed point break. The west-facing points will be a washing machine. This setup actually looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Sunday the 19th, the swell pumps to 13ft from the ESE with a 10-second period, giving us a massive energy reading of 3098. Again, it's a massive cleanup set for experts only, if anyone's game. The same goes for Monday the 20th, with 10ft of E swell hanging around.

Finally, we get a window for the rest of us. Tuesday the 21st is the standout. The swell drops to a more manageable 7ft from the east with a solid 10-second period (1006 energy), but the game-changer is the light offshore SSW wind at just 6 mph. That will produce excellent surf conditions for experienced surfers at Emerald Beach. The water temp is a comfortable 68°F, which is about average for this time of year.

Wednesday the 22nd is looking like a gem too. The swell is down to 5ft with a 10-second period from the east (432 energy), and the morning is forecast to be glassy with a light S wind. That is a recipe for some clean, fun waves for the intermediate crew. Just be aware that crowds are often an issue at this spot, so get in early.

After that, the swell fades out. Thursday the 23rd brings clean 5ft waves with a moderate offshore wind, still fun. But from Friday the 24th onward, it's a slow slide into tiny, poor-quality surf that stretches all the way to the end of the month. The energy drops right off, and while there are a few cleaner mornings, the size just isn't there.

So to sum it up, the first half of the week is a write-off from the swell being too big, but Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd are your best bet for some quality waves. Get out there while the conditions line up.

Rusty

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