
Surf Forecasts:
Emerald Beach surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, SE swell with 1,510 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emerald Beach over the next 16 days.
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.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the S by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 17 | |||||||||||||||
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 15 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | S 10 | SSE 8 | N 10 | NE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
54 | 314 | 400 | 305 | 175 | 122 | 56 | 20 | 17 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 170 | 1510 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 9:42PM1.82m | 10:15AM1.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:23AM-0.02m | 3:56PM0.11m | |||||||
— | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | |
— | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 11 | S 7 | S 8 | E 9 | E 9 | — | — | N 10 | S 15 | ESE 10 | SSW 12 |
624 | 349 | 400 | 305 | 175 | 122 | 56 | 63 | 60 | 56 | 22 | 49 | 28 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 17 | 170 | 46 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | ESE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSW 12 | SSW 7 | E 10 | S 10 | E 10 | — | — | — | N 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 12 |
54 | 314 | 158 | 86 | 57 | 40 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 30 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 70 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | N 4 | — | SSE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 8 | E 10 | E 7 | E 10 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | — |
9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | — | 6 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | — | — | S 4 | — | — | S 7 | S 8 | S 10 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 10 |
— | — | — | 6 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 527 | 805 | 1275 | 910 | 886 | 785 | 810 | 1510 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 226 | 53 | 145 | 98 | 147 | 40 | 186 | 377 | 342 | 212 | 166 | 166 | 166 |
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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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