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Emerald Beach surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Tuesday 13 Jan 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
22.9° C
 (Which is 2.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Jan 13) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 10s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Tue 13th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 2AM (Tue 20th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 20th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 72mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri night, fresh winds from the SE by Sun night).

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
1
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
NE
0.7
NE
0.7
E
0.9
SE
0.8
ENE
1
E
0.9
E
1.3
ENE
1.5
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
E
0.9
E
0.6
E
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
1.5
SE
1.5
SE
3.5
ESE
Period(s) (?)88899867777677799109910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1191257999815770739472142164938277601432013493652245
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
20
ESE
5
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
5
SSW
10
E
20
ENE
10
NW
15
NNE
25
NNE
10
NW
15
SSW
15
SW
25
SW
25
SSW
30
SSE
20
SE
35
SSE
35
SSE
25
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		crossglasscross-
off		cross-
off		glasscrosscross-
on		crossononcrossoffoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
5:01PM
0.87
6:03AM
1.32
6:07PM
0.87
6:50AM
1.39
7:02PM
0.89
7:33AM
1.47
7:48PM
0.93
8:12AM
1.55
8:29PM
0.97
8:50AM
1.61
9:07PM
1.01
9:25AM
1.66
9:44PM
1.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:50AM
0.53
10:57PM
0.35
12:51PM
0.46
11:52PM
0.33
1:39PM
0.38
12:41AM
0.29
2:19PM
0.30
1:26AM
0.24
2:56PM
0.24
2:07AM
0.19
3:31PM
0.18
2:46AM
0.16
4:06PM
0.13
3:24AM
0.14
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise5:56--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:03--
Sunset-7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:52--7:51-
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clear
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thunderstorm
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mod rain
heavy rain
rain showers
light rain
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252624252523242522262723232422232321222322
Feels °C (?)252625242424252424262426232523222218171819
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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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