Surf Forecasts:
Emerald Beach surf forecast from 5 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, SE swell with 1,007 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Emerald Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 13s period and expected on Monday (Jul 06) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emerald Beach over the next 16 days.
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Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Emerald Beach.
It's a lean spell ahead, no doubt about it. The next week and a half or so is pretty much a write-off for any sort of decent surf. There's a long gap here with nothing worth paddling out for until we get into the second week. The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Wednesday the 8th, but even that's not a sure thing.
For the most part, we're looking at tiny, weak waves with onshore or strong offshore winds just making a mess of things. You'll see a few small pulses of energy, but they're not going to put a smile on your face.
The standout, if you can call it that, is Wednesday afternoon, July 8th. The swell bumps up to 5 ft from the SE with a period of 12 seconds, giving the water some moderate energy (678). The wind is offshore from the SSW at 16 mph, which should keep the surface fairly clean at this point break. It's a bit of a jump in size, so it might be a tad much for beginners, but for the intermediates out there, it could be the best chance for a wave. Crowds are likely here, so don't expect to have it to yourself. The water temp is about 68°, which is pretty normal for this time of year.
After that, it fades fast. Friday morning the 10th has a small 3 ft SE swell with a longer period of 14 seconds and light offshore winds, but the energy is only moderate (224). It might offer a few clean lines if you're patient.
Honestly, for most of this period, if the wind is up and the swell is small, this beach setup might look more interesting for the kite crew than us paddle surfers. It's a tough run, but that's how it goes sometimes. Forecasts can always change, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | ESE 16 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | ESE 14 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 109 | 48 | 69 | 63 | 34 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 264 | 678 | 278 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 224 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 136 | 384 | 317 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:33PM1.42m | 12:27PM1.10m | 00:17AM1.34m | 1:22PM1.17m | 1:09AM1.23m | 2:22PM1.25m | 2:12AM1.14m | 3:24PM1.36m | 3:24AM1.06m | 4:26PM1.49m | 4:38AM1.02m | 5:26PM1.62m | 5:46AM1.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:10PM0.36m | 6:16AM0.16m | 6:04PM0.41m | 6:57AM0.16m | 7:09PM0.45m | 7:44AM0.17m | 8:26PM0.46m | 8:36AM0.17m | 9:49PM0.41m | 9:34AM0.17m | 11:06PM0.32m | 10:35AM0.15m | 00:13AM0.20m | 11:34AM0.11m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 |
 | 4:59 | — | — | 4:59 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | 5:01 |
mm | 1 | 4 | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 21 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | ESE 16 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | — | — | ESE 14 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 23 | S 23 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 |
| kJ | 109 | 48 | 69 | 63 | 34 | 33 | — | — | 264 | 678 | 278 | 11 | 10 | 1001 | 902 | 1035 | 770 | 421 | 327 | 384 | 317 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | ESE 11 | — | SSW 16 | — | — | — | — | S 15 | — | S 16 | S 19 | S 18 | S 21 | SE 14 | S 19 | S 21 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 23 | — | 51 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 5 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 224 | 7 | 9 | 68 | 136 | 151 | 82 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 13 | — | ESE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 20 | — | — | S 19 | ESE 15 | S 16 | S 15 |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | 7 | 42 | 5 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2074 | 5172 | 3327 | 2786 | 2669 | 3084 | 4253 | 3840 | 2438 | 1542 | 1294 | 1306 | 1080 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 98 | 85 | 554 | 53 | 53 | 226 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 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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