Emerald Beach surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Monday 09 Feb 2026 AEDT
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Emerald Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Emerald Beach sea temperature is
25.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Emerald Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Emerald Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 09) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Emerald Beach in the next 12 days are 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 14) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Feb 13) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Mon 9th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 16th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 14th Feb)6ft (1.9m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emerald Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Thu night, light winds from the ESE by Sat night).

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
ENE
1
E
1.1
E
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
1.6
NE
0.8
ENE
0.5
E
0.5
E
1.9
ESE
1.9
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.4
ESE
Period(s) (?)888788898857777777777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)149127142899910476996865146712726335345316219225204208
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
20
SSE
5
WNW
5
ESE
10
ESE
5
WSW
10
E
15
ENE
15
NNW
15
N
25
NNE
35
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
E
10
ESE
10
E
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
crossglasscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:49PM
0.95
3:07AM
1.19
2:54PM
0.85
4:17AM
1.20
4:22PM
0.80
5:25AM
1.25
5:44PM
0.82
6:22AM
1.33
6:43PM
0.87
7:08AM
1.43
7:29PM
0.95
7:48AM
1.53
8:08PM
1.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:18AM
0.54
8:02PM
0.35
9:42AM
0.58
8:57PM
0.41
11:16AM
0.56
10:09PM
0.43
12:28PM
0.48
11:20PM
0.40
1:16PM
0.39
12:19AM
0.34
1:55PM
0.30
1:07AM
0.26
2:29PM
0.21
1:49AM
0.19
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise6:20--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:26--
Sunset-7:39--7:38--7:38--7:37--7:37--7:36--7:35-
cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--1--------4211112224
Temp. °C232321252524242624303025212121212222222121
Feels °C (?)242523272627262725302924181919192121222121
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in North Coast - New South Wales? If you are looking for accommodation near Emerald Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Coast - New South Wales, consider staying in Coffs Harbour which is 21 km (13 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in South Grafton which is 53 km (33 miles) away

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