Emerald Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the table for Emerald Beach.

It’s a slow burn to start. The first week is mostly flat or blown out, so don’t rush to wax up. The first half of the forecast is a real snoozer. The first chance at a decent wave rolls in around the 17th, and the real action picks up on the 22nd and 24th.

Sunday the 9th is a write-off: 3ft of easterly slop with a weak energy reading (184) and a northerly onshore breeze. Messy. Monday the 10th sees a bigger pulse of 8ft from the NNE, energy jumps to (687), but it’s howling cross-onshore at 35 km/h, so it’s a lumpy, choppy mess. That one is better for kites.

Tuesday the 11th and Wednesday the 12th are tiny, with waves at 2ft or less. The morning of the 12th is dead flat but glassy, so if you just want to sit on a longboard, it’s an option. Water temp is 68°F, which is pretty average for this time of year.

From the 13th to the 16th, we’ve got a real dry spell. Swell drops to 1ft or less, energy below 50. Some clean windows, but you’re chasing shadows. That’s a five-day hole in the action.

Monday the 17th morning finally brings something: 5ft from the ESE, period 7 seconds, energy at (279). It’s clean with a cross-offshore breeze. Not perfect, but surfable.

The big highlight is Saturday the 22nd. We’re looking at an 8ft east swell, 10-second period, and energy absolutely pumping at (1270). Light north wind – glassy. That’s expert territory at that size. It’s going to be powerful and heavy on the point break.

Then, the top pick of the whole run is Monday the 24th. A clean 6ft groundswell from the east, long 11-second period, and solid energy (803). A gentle offshore breeze from the SSW keeps it glassy all day. That’s the day for well-shaped, powerful lines. Expect company because crowds are often at this spot.

For the best, circle the 24th for the all-around quality. The 22nd for the big-wave adrenaline.

Rusty.

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