Emerald Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.18° S 153.19° E

Emerald Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Emerald Beach sea temperature is
19.8° C
0.7° 

Emerald Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Emerald Beach surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, ESE swell with 403 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period with SE 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Emerald Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 10th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 10th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 11th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emerald Beach over the next 16 days.


Text 2 (Imperial units)

Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – this 16-day run for Emerald Beach is a mixed bag, and you've got to be patient. The first week is a write-off, with a long stretch of nothing from Thursday afternoon, July 9th, all the way through to Sunday, July 19th. There's just no decent surf energy on the cards.

The only real window of opportunity in the first week is a brief one. Thursday morning, July 9th, we had a pulse of 4ft swell from the SE, with a moderate 12 mph offshore wind from the SSW. The water's sitting at 68°F, which is about average for this time of year. The combined energy was moderate at 258, and it was clean, but it was a one-off.

Then we get a long, dry spell. The next glimmer of hope doesn't come until Saturday morning, July 11th. That's a glassy morning with a light NNW breeze and a 3ft swell from the ESE, period of 12 seconds. That's a decent little groundswell. The combined energy was moderate at 314, and with glassy conditions, it would have been a lovely session for the intermediate surfer before the onshore winds kicked in. But that was fleeting.

From there, it's a long, long wait. The wind and swell just don't cooperate. We see a few days with some weak energy, like Sunday the 19th and Monday the 20th, but the conditions are ordinary. You'll see some 2ft to 2ft swell from the E, but with onshore or cross-shore winds, it's not worth paddling out for.

Now, here's the standout, and it's a big one, but it's a long way off. On Thursday, July 23rd, we're looking at a massive 12ft swell from the SE, with a period of 10-11 seconds. The combined energy is a massive 3133 in the afternoon. The wind is offshore from the SW at 16 mph. This is a serious, expert-only bomb. The swell is too big for beginners and a handful for most. This is a point break, so it should handle that size, but that's a big call. The forecast is promising, but it's two weeks out, so keep an eye on it. Friday, July 24th, will also see a 10ft swell from the ESE with glassy conditions in the morning, but again, that's for the experienced crew only.

So, the only real standout is that big swell on the 23rd and 24th of July. Everything else is a long wait for very little. If you're a beginner, stay away from that last week. For the rest of us, it's a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
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(10 max)
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0
2
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0
1
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1
0
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0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SE
11
2.4
SSE
10
0.9
SE
14
2.1
SSE
11
2.1
SSE
11
0.4
SE
15
1
ESE
12
1.3
ESE
11
1.2
ESE
11
0.9
ESE
10
0.7
SE
10
0.6
ESE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.2
ESE
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.2
S
15
0.1
N
10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
258
0
264
0
0
54
314
400
300
175
96
56
20
10
10
9
2
2
2
0
2
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
S
15
SW
20
SSW
15
S
10
SW
5
NNW
15
NNE
15
NW
15
WNW
5
E
10
WSW
5
WNW
15
NNE
10
WSW
5
SSW
5
E
10
WNW
10
S
15
SSE
25
SSW
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
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cross
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
3:24PM1.36m
3:24AM1.06m
4:26PM1.49m
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
Low Tide
9:49PM0.41m
9:34AM0.17m
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
rain showers
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6:43
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6:41
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6:41
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5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:02
5:02
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 mm
2
1
1
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Temp °C
17
17
14
16
16
14
18
18
15
20
19
14
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17
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15
15
14
Feels °C
12
12
10
13
14
12
16
15
12
17
17
11
15
14
11
13
12
11
10
11
11
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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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