Emerald Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.18° S 153.19° E

Emerald Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Emerald Beach sea temperature is
19.4° C
0.6° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, ENE swell with 348 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with ESE 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 (Aug 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s is also forecast. 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 5th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 10th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 10th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Emerald Beach for the next couple of weeks.

First off, I’m gonna level with you – the first week is a bit of a dud. We’re looking at a stretch of small, weak swell and mostly poor surf conditions until we get past the first weekend. The water temp is 19°, which is about what we’d expect for this time of year.

Your best bet in that first week is the morning of Tuesday the 11th. It’s not a bombshell, but it’s the cleanest we get. A 3ft ENE swell with a 9-second period, and the wind is dead calm – glassy. The combined energy is moderate at 203. It’s small, but it’ll be a clean, fun little wave. Expect to share it.

Now, the real standout, the one worth waiting for, is a week from Wednesday, the 19th of August. The morning session is the go. We’ve got a solid 6ft SE groundswell with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is strong at 524. Best of all, the wind is glassy again. This is a proper, powerful, clean point wave. The afternoon swell bumps up to 6ft, but the wind shifts cross-shore, adding a little chop. Get it early.

So, it’s a game of patience. The first week is mostly a flat spell, but that second week has a real gem waiting for you. Keep your eye on the 19th.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Energy kJ
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28
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33
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186
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282
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188
Wind (km/h)
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NW
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NNE
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S
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ESE
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SW
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SSW
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WNW
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High Tide
11:50AM1.26m
11:46PM1.26m
12:44PM1.29m
00:40AM1.13m
1:47PM1.33m
1:49AM1.01m
2:58PM1.40m
3:12AM0.94m
4:09PM1.49m
4:34AM0.94m
5:14PM1.61m
5:44AM0.99m
6:12PM1.72m
Low Tide
5:46PM0.36m
6:11AM0.15m
6:52PM0.42m
6:59AM0.20m
8:13PM0.44m
7:58AM0.24m
9:44PM0.40m
9:08AM0.25m
11:05PM0.31m
10:20AM0.22m
00:09AM0.19m
11:25AM0.16m
1:02AM0.09m
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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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