Emerald Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Emerald Beach.

To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and sad. This is a real quiet spell for the region. For the first week and a half, from now through to Monday the 22nd, there’s virtually nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, the energy is weak, and most days the wind is just ruining what little bump there is. You’ll be staring at a lake, not a surf break. About the only thing that gets a flicker of life is Wednesday the 16th morning, where we might see some surfable waves but the conditions are still pretty ordinary. Don’t get your hopes up.

The water temp at Emerald Beach is sitting at 68°, which is pretty bang on average for this time of year. Nothing weird going on there.

Now, the real standout in this whole 16-day window is a bit of a long shot, but it’s the only thing that’s got my heart beating a little faster. We’re looking at Wednesday the 23rd of September. The morning session is where it’s at. The wind is dead glassy, which is a massive win – that’s about as clean as it gets. We’ve got a 2ft swell coming from the ENE, and the period is a solid 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 123. It’s still small, so it’s not going to be a charge, but the glassy conditions will make it look way better than the numbers suggest. This is a point break, and it’s exposed to the swell, so it should wrap in nicely. The spot is fairly consistent, but crowds are often here, so expect some company in the lineup if you’re keen for a session.

The other big event is Thursday the 24th. The afternoon sees a jump in size with a 7ft swell from the NE. That’s a solid step up. The period is only 6 seconds though, which is short period windswell, so it’s going to be a bit wobbly and disorganised. The wind is strong offshore at 25 mph, which will keep the faces clean, but that much wind on a short period wave at a beach setup can be a real battle – hard to paddle into and hard to hold position. The energy is strong at 366. This is a setup that looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. If you’re an expert, you might get a few, but it’s not the friendly, fun wave of the 23rd.

So, your best bet? The 23rd of September morning. It’s the only time the stars align for a proper, clean, if small, session. Look forward to it, but remember it’s a long way off, so keep an eye on the forecast.

Rusty.

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