Emerald Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s get into it.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a slow burner ahead. The coming days are mostly flat or tiny, but there’s a proper pulse of energy building for the end of next week that’s got some serious potential. Keep your expectations low for the first week, but don’t write it off entirely.

Saturday morning, the 11th of July, is our first real chance to get wet. Emerald Beach is looking at a clean 3 ft of ESE groundswell with a long 12-second period pushing through under glassy conditions. The swell energy is moderate (314), and the water temp is sitting pretty much spot on average for this time of year. That early session will be the pick of the weekend, but it won’t last – by Saturday afternoon the wind swings onshore and it goes to crap. Sunday morning is crossed up and messy, pushing the small 3 ft ESE swell into poor surf. The afternoon cleans up a bit with a light cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is dropping to 3 ft, so it’s still ordinary.

Monday and Tuesday are essentially flat. We’re talking 1 ft or smaller, with barely any energy in the water. Wednesday and Thursday are no better – just tiny leftovers with strong winds. Friday the 17th sees a bit more energy showing up, but the surf quality is still poor. However, by Friday afternoon there’s a massive spike: a 10 ft SE swell with a short 8-second period, pumping energy (1510) – but it’s way too big for this break, so that’s a miss for paddle surfing.

The real standout window opens Saturday morning, the 18th of July, with a 8 ft SE swell. The period is short at 8 seconds, and there’s a moderate offshore wind from the south. The energy is strong (699), but this size is really only for experienced surfers. Conditions are clean for the morning session. It stays solid through Sunday the 19th with chest-to-head-high sets around 6 ft, and the wind stays light and clean. Not the best shape due to the short period, but it’ll be rideable and the crowd factor is noted as “often” here – so expect some company.

Then, on Tuesday the 21st of July, we get the pick of the whole 16-day run. Emerald Beach coaxes a 7 ft E swell with a very long 12-second period, building strong energy (1289), and a clean, moderate offshore wind from the SSW. This is a standout session for experienced surfers – the longer period groundswell means proper, powerful lines, especially on a point break like this. The optimum swell direction is NE, so this easterly is a solid match. It’s gonna be the day to call in sick for. The following morning, Wednesday the 22nd, drops to 4 ft but stays clean with a light offshore – still a fun option.

After that, the wave energy fades into the last few days of July, with small 3 ft to 3 ft swells and ordinary conditions through the 23rd to the 26th. The setup starts looking more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on some of the lighter wind days, but there are clean windows for a longboard if you’re keen.

Rusty

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