Emerald Beach surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Tuesday 25 Nov 2025 AEDT
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Emerald Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Emerald Beach sea temperature is
21.0° C
(Which is 1.8°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Emerald Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Emerald Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Emerald Beach in the next 12 days are 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 30) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 27th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf11PM (Mon 1st Dec)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 1st Dec)10ft (3.0m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emerald Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 37°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tue
02
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
E
1
E
2
NNE
1.7
NNE
1.3
NNE
2.4
NNE
1.3
NNE
1
NNE
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
1.6
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.1
NNE
0.6
NNE
Period(s) (?)10116777881111111111101010105887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17122729231017262121511214614614614911210073735114929414941
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
15
N
25
NNE
15
NW
10
NW
15
WNW
15
SW
15
SSE
15
E
10
NNW
20
NNW
15
NW
20
SSW
10
SE
15
E
10
NNW
20
NE
30
NNE
25
SW
30
S
25
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscrossoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononoffcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:28AM
0.88
12:40PM
1.42
1:29AM
0.89
1:31PM
1.38
2:37AM
0.94
2:28PM
1.35
3:43AM
1.04
3:29PM
1.31
4:43AM
1.18
4:31PM
1.28
5:36AM
1.35
5:32PM
1.26
6:26AM
1.52
6:32PM
1.23
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:52AM
0.38
7:41PM
0.29
6:47AM
0.44
8:34PM
0.26
7:56AM
0.48
9:26PM
0.21
9:14AM
0.48
10:17PM
0.15
10:32AM
0.43
11:05PM
0.10
11:44AM
0.34
11:52PM
0.05
12:47PM
0.22
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tue
02
Sunrise-5:39--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37-
Sunset--7:29--7:30--7:30--7:31--7:31--7:32--7:34
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242630263337282425222832282323212828242222
Feels °C (?)202629293335282324242630272322212728251718
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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 12 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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