Surf Forecasts:
Emerald Beach surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NNE swell with 361 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period with NNE 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 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emerald Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, Rusty here. Look, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it—this 16-day run at Emerald Beach (point break, open to swell) is looking pretty flat overall. The water’s about 68°, which is normal for this time of year, so nothing weird there.
First decent chance comes Thursday morning, 27 August. We’ve got 3ft NE-groundswell with 8-second period and a clean 12 mph offshore wind from the S. Combined energy sits at 93—moderate but nothing special. The waves are ridable but ordinary. Thursday arvo stays similar: 3ft, cleaner with a cross-off breeze, energy 103.
After that, it’s a long stretch of tiny surf from Friday 28 August through early September. Most days show 2ft to 2ft ENE swell with messy cross or onshore winds. A couple of clean mornings pop up: Saturday 29 August morning with 2ft ENE swell and a 15 mph offshore, energy 63—clean but tiny. Sunday 30 August morning is similar, 2ft ENE swell, 11-second period, clean offshore, energy 76.
The real highlight is Thursday morning, 3 September. Swell’s only 2ft E, but the wind goes glassy—dead calm. Combined energy is 71 (weak), but for a point break that likes NE swell, glassy conditions mean clean, peeling little waves. That’s your best session of the whole outlook.
Friday 4 September morning has 18 mph offshore winds and 2ft ENE swell—clean but small. Saturday 5 September arvo sees a bump to 4ft NE swell, but the period is only 4 seconds and it’s cross-shore with chop. Junk.
Monday 7 September morning gives us 4ft E swell with a 5-second period and 15 mph cross-off wind. Energy’s 71, but the short period kills it.
Overall, it’s a flat period. The standout is Thursday 3 September morning when it goes glassy. Otherwise, keep the board waxed and wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 5 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 132 | 146 | 361 | 187 | 147 | 111 | 93 | 103 | 80 | 51 | 52 | 59 | 57 | 55 | 61 | 72 | 69 | 46 | 39 | 39 | 59 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | off | off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:31PM1.49m | 6:52AM1.03m | 7:06PM1.56m | 7:28AM1.11m | 7:40PM1.60m | 8:03AM1.20m | 8:13PM1.60m | 8:38AM1.27m | 8:46PM1.57m | 9:14AM1.34m | 9:20PM1.51m | 9:52AM1.39m | 9:57PM1.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:51AM0.29m | 1:11AM0.22m | 12:33PM0.22m | 1:42AM0.15m | 1:12PM0.16m | 2:11AM0.09m | 1:51PM0.13m | 2:41AM0.05m | 2:30PM0.12m | 3:11AM0.03m | 3:10PM0.14m | 3:41AM0.03m | 3:54PM0.17m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | S 10 | S 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | SSE 11 | ENE 9 | S 19 | S 18 | SSE 11 | S 15 |
| kJ | 132 | 53 | 20 | 187 | 147 | 111 | 93 | 239 | 327 | 229 | 333 | 374 | 57 | 55 | 61 | 150 | 69 | 270 | 1420 | 372 | 871 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | N 13 | S 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | SE 15 | N 6 | ENE 10 | NE 15 | ENE 9 | E 9 | S 18 | E 11 |
| kJ | 79 | 20 | 44 | 46 | 20 | 3 | 10 | 103 | 80 | 51 | 109 | 59 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 72 | 8 | 46 | 39 | 881 | 59 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | — | N 16 | S 10 | S 9 | N 13 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | ENE 8 | S 14 | NE 11 | NE 10 | N 16 | NE 10 | NE 15 | NE 13 | NE 13 | E 9 | NE 12 |
| kJ | 25 | — | 5 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 39 | 59 | 52 | 32 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 39 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 5 | NNE 7 | — | — | S 5 | S 6 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | S 10 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 146 | 361 | — | — | 55 | 119 | — | — | — | 3 | — | 601 | 669 | 667 | 377 | 539 | 544 | 321 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 253 | 5 | 2 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 176 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 0 | 12 | 85 | 2 |
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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).
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