Surf Forecasts:
Emerald Beach surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 11s period, ESE swell with 3,371 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Emerald Beach in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emerald Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a mixed bag of a forecast for Emerald Beach, and honestly, the first few days are a write-off. We’re looking at Tuesday the 14th through Thursday the 16th with barely a ripple – tiny, weak swells and strong onshore winds. Just leave the board in the shed for a few days.
The first real sign of life kicks off Friday the 17th, but it’s not pretty. A 7ft swell from the southeast rolls in, but it’s got a short, choppy period of only 7 seconds and moderate cross-offshore winds. The wave energy is moderate (462), but the conditions are marginal. That swell sticks around Saturday the 18th, actually building to 10ft by the afternoon with a combined energy of 992. The wind is still cross-off, and the forecast notes the swell is predicted to be too big for this break. That’s expert territory, and even then, it’s messy.
Sunday the 19th sees a big jump in energy – we’re talking 12ft swell from the ESE with a longer period of 11 seconds, pushing the combined energy to a massive 2820. That’s a powerful, long-period groundswell, but again, it’s flagged as too big for Emerald Beach. The wind is cross-off, but for a point break, that size and power with a long period can make it break straight and be a handful. It’s a waiting game.
The real standout for the whole outlook is Saturday the 25th. The morning is pure magic. We’ve got a clean 7ft easterly swell with a long 12-second period. The combined energy is a solid 1155. But the kicker is the wind: glassy. Absolutely dead calm. If you are an experienced surfer, this is the session to circle. The water temp is about 68°, which is normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Another excellent window is Thursday the 23rd. Both morning and afternoon show a 8ft easterly swell, rocking a long 12 to 13-second period, with a combined energy between 1581 and 1755. The wind is moderate offshore from the SSW. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers, though it’s on the bigger side of the recommended range for most.
Keep an eye on Saturday the 25th for the absolute best conditions. The window from the 21st to the 26th has consistent, clean surf, but the 25th is the prize.
That’s the scoop from the beach. Stay stoked.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | S 7 | N 10 | E 10 | S 9 | SSE 8 | N 10 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 543 | 459 | 483 | 563 | 658 | 992 | 2995 | 2820 | 2216 | 1458 | 1478 | 1243 | 970 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:07PM1.89m | 8:36AM1.12m | 8:55PM1.89m | 9:26AM1.15m | 9:42PM1.82m | 10:15AM1.17m | 10:27PM1.71m | 11:04AM1.19m | 11:10PM1.55m | 11:55AM1.21m | 11:54PM1.37m | 12:48PM1.22m | 00:39AM1.19m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:24PM0.03m | 2:53AM-0.03m | 2:15PM0.02m | 3:40AM-0.04m | 3:06PM0.04m | 4:23AM-0.02m | 3:56PM0.11m | 5:05AM0.02m | 4:47PM0.20m | 5:45AM0.08m | 5:41PM0.32m | 6:24AM0.15m | 6:40PM0.43m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 5:02 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:04 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:06 | — | — | 5:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 4 | S 7 | S 15 | E 10 | — | S 16 | — | S 18 | S 16 | S 18 | S 16 | S 22 | S 21 | S 19 | S 19 | SSW 18 | E 10 | SSW 14 | E 10 | E 10 |
| kJ | 9 | 6 | 26 | 18 | 2 | — | 5 | — | 25 | 45 | 24 | 21 | 10 | 35 | 30 | 65 | 63 | 1458 | 65 | 1243 | 970 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSW 7 | S 10 | E 9 | — | — | — | N 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | S 12 | NE 8 | SSW 22 | S 11 | — | — | S 17 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 18 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 48 | 23 | — | — | 6 | 91 | 5 | 87 | 75 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | S 17 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | S 12 | NE 8 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 16 | — | S 16 | S 16 |
| kJ | 8 | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | — | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 4 | SW 3 | S 6 | S 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | SSE 7 | E 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 16 | 9 | 2 | 243 | 827 | 1992 | 1091 | 620 | 543 | 459 | 483 | 563 | 658 | 992 | 2995 | 2820 | 2216 | 255 | 1478 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 145 | 166 | 145 | 40 | 186 | 40 | 53 | 98 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 226 | 405 | 518 | 98 | 445 | 429 | 53 | 40 | 85 | 40 |
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