Emerald Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.18° S 153.19° E

Issued: 9 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Emerald Beach sea temperature is
19.9° C

Slightly cooler than normal

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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, SE swell with 1,059 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m 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 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 8th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 8th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 8th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 12s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s look at what the ocean’s got cooking.

First up, this area is all about Emerald Beach, a point break that’s open to swell. The next couple of weeks are patchy – some good windows, but plenty of flat spells.

We’re starting off flat. The first real action shows up around Wednesday, July 8th. Wednesday morning brings a clean 2ft groundswell from the ESE with a very long 15-second period. Moderate offshore wind is a plus, and wave energy is moderate (142). It’s surfable but nothing special. Wednesday afternoon is the real deal. Swell jumps to 4ft from the SE, still clean with offshore wind. Wave energy goes strong (775), and we’re looking at very good conditions. That’s your first standout.

Thursday the 9th carries that energy through the morning, with 4ft from the SE and an 11-second period under moderate offshore wind. Wave energy is solid (328). Afternoon settles to 3ft but stays clean. For a point break, that long-period groundswell will line up sweet, but expect longer waits between sets.

Then it goes quiet. Friday the 10th through Monday morning the 13th are mostly flat or tiny. But Sunday morning July 12th is a bright spot: glassy, clean 4ft from the SE with good energy (273). Worth a look, but not as strong as the Wednesday/Thursday run.

From Monday afternoon the 13th through the 16th, it’s basically flat. The 17th and 18th show some small, poor waves.

Then look to Sunday, July 19th: a morning pulse of 5ft from the NE, but it’s onshore and choppy. Skip it.

The one to circle is Wednesday July 8th afternoon. That 4ft SE swell with strong energy (775) and offshore wind will give you the best, cleanest waves of the whole 16-day window. Thursday morning July 9th is your next best bet.

Otherwise, you’ve got gaps of three or four days with nothing worth paddling for. Just the way winter goes. Pick your days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Mon
13
Night
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PM
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PM
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AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
3
3
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
13
0.2
E
12
4
SSE
12
4
SSE
12
0.6
ESE
15
1.1
SE
13
1.9
SE
11
1.2
SE
11
1
SE
10
2.1
SSE
10
2.1
SSE
10
2.1
SSE
11
1.8
SSE
10
0.5
SE
14
0.8
ESE
12
1.1
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
0.9
ESE
10
0.7
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
34
12
0
0
142
405
882
328
200
0
0
0
0
93
193
278
273
185
94
40
18
Wind (km/h)
25
S
30
SSW
35
S
30
S
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
20
S
15
SW
15
SSW
15
S
10
WSW
5
NW
5
ENE
10
W
5
SSW
10
ENE
10
WNW
5
WNW
15
NE
Wind State
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
00:17AM1.34m
1:22PM1.17m
1:09AM1.23m
2:22PM1.25m
2:12AM1.14m
3:24PM1.36m
3:24AM1.06m
4:26PM1.49m
4:38AM1.02m
5:26PM1.62m
5:46AM1.02m
6:22PM1.74m
6:48AM1.05m
Low Tide
6:57AM0.16m
7:09PM0.45m
7:44AM0.17m
8:26PM0.46m
8:36AM0.17m
9:49PM0.41m
9:34AM0.17m
11:06PM0.32m
10:35AM0.15m
00:13AM0.20m
11:34AM0.11m
1:11AM0.09m
12:30PM0.06m
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6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:41
6:41
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5:00
5:00
5:00
5:00
5:01
5:01
5:02
 mm
4
2
2
4
1
2
2
2
1
1
Temp °C
16
16
17
16
17
16
15
15
16
14
16
16
14
18
18
14
17
17
14
18
17
Feels °C
10
10
10
11
12
12
11
11
12
11
13
14
12
16
16
12
15
14
11
15
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
13
0.2
E
12
0.6
ESE
15
1.1
SE
13
1.9
SE
11
1.2
SE
11
1
SE
10
2.1
SSE
10
2.1
SSE
10
2.1
SSE
11
1.8
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
9
1.1
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
0.9
ESE
10
0.7
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.6
S
8
Energy kJ
34
12
142
370
882
328
200
838
940
970
715
402
295
278
273
185
94
40
52
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
20
1.1
SE
13
0.1
S
23
0.1
S
23
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
21
0.5
SE
14
0.8
ESE
12
0.9
SSE
9
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SE
8
Energy kJ
8
405
11
10
9
7
9
93
193
140
78
51
20
17
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
24
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
Energy kJ
11
6
6
5
7
5
5
6
6
13
12
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
3.5
SSE
11
3.5
SSE
11
4
SSE
12
4
SSE
12
3
SSE
11
2.5
SSE
11
2
S
11
2.1
SSE
10
2.1
SSE
10
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
WNW
3
0.3
WSW
3
Energy kJ
2716
2766
4206
3907
2460
1704
934
817
799
3
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
3
7
1
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
53
13
226
53
0
0
0
0
0
5
5
8
2
2
39
0
0
39
2
2
39
Best forecast wave conditions in North Coast - New South Wales
Rating
(10 max)
3
5
4
5
5
4
4
2
3
4
4
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Australia
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
5
7
7
6
6
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
2
4
5
9
9
7
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
6
5
5
5
9
9
7
4
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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.

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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