
Surf Forecasts:
Emerald Beach surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, ESE swell with 427 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s 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 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 7.5m 13s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emerald Beach over the next 16 days.
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Alright, I’m Rusty, and mate, I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days at Emerald Beach are a tough slog. This is a point break exposed to the NE, but we’re looking at a long stretch of flat or tiny, messy surf. The water’s sitting at 68°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real glimmer doesn’t show up until Saturday morning, the 11th of July. That’s nearly two days of nothing. The swell finally arrives at 3 ft from the ESE, with a decent 12-second period – that’s a groundswell, and it’ll have some push. The combined energy reading is 314, which is moderate, but the real kicker is the wind: glassy. Pure, clean, out of the northwest. That’s a rare treat for this stretch. The waves will be lined up, but remember, it’s a point break, so that long-period swell might wrap in nicely. That’s your standout window. Later that afternoon, the wind swings NE and it goes onshore, so get out early.
Sunday morning the 12th offers a smaller 3 ft from the ESE at 10 seconds, but with a cross-shore NW wind, it’s not great. The afternoon glass-off with a 2 ft SE swell is surfable but ordinary. The rest of the week is a write-off – tiny swell, onshore winds, or just flat. There’s a gap from the 13th right through to the 18th of July where the most you’ll see is 2 ft and poor conditions.
We get another pulse on Wednesday morning the 22nd of July: 4 ft from the SE at 9 seconds, with a fresh SSW offshore wind. The combined energy is 294 – moderate. It’s not the cleanest, but the wind is offshore, so it’ll be groomed. That’s your second-best option, but it’s a good week away, so keep an eye on it. The period is short (9 seconds), so the waves will be a bit crumbly.
Overall, if you’re desperate, Saturday the 11th morning is the pick. Glassy, groundswell, and a point break setup that could be a lot of fun. For the rest, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SE 15 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 10 | N 4 | NNE 4 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
264 | 0 | 0 | 54 | 314 | 400 | 305 | 175 | 98 | 56 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:24AM1.06m | 4:26PM1.49m | 4:38AM1.02m | 5:26PM1.62m | 5:46AM1.02m | 6:22PM1.74m | 6:48AM1.05m | 7:16PM1.84m | 7:44AM1.08m | 8:07PM1.89m | 8:36AM1.12m | 8:55PM1.89m | 9:26AM1.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:34AM0.17m | 11:06PM0.32m | 10:35AM0.15m | 00:13AM0.20m | 11:34AM0.11m | 1:11AM0.09m | 12:30PM0.06m | 2:04AM0.01m | 1:24PM0.03m | 2:53AM-0.03m | 2:15PM0.02m | 3:40AM-0.04m | 3:06PM0.04m | ||||||||
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | |
— | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 7 | E 9 | S 19 | — | — |
815 | 1081 | 1037 | 624 | 349 | 400 | 305 | 175 | 98 | 56 | 103 | 74 | 44 | 23 | 58 | 40 | 34 | 2 | 7 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | S 20 | S 19 | SE 15 | ESE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | N 4 | NNE 4 | S 11 | E 10 | S 12 | E 10 | — | — | — |
264 | 8 | 7 | 54 | 314 | 158 | 86 | 44 | 40 | 13 | 20 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | — | — | S 21 | S 18 | S 18 | — | S 16 | S 15 | N 4 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSW 12 | S 11 | E 10 | S 19 | E 9 | N 10 | — | — | — |
9 | — | — | 9 | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 26 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | SSW 7 | — | N 5 | — | S 4 | — | — | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 10 | S 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 10 | 4 | 57 | — | 2 | — | 18 | — | — | 58 | 278 | 1756 | 3489 | 4122 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 176 | 13 | 53 | 166 | 150 | 21 | 593 | 53 | 212 | 98 |
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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.
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