Emerald Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 30.18° S 153.19° E

Emerald Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Emerald Beach sea temperature is
19.6° C
0.6° 

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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with 119 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 24 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ENE 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 Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 15s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 24th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 24th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 24th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s take a look at Emerald Beach for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be plain – it’s a quiet start, and you’ll need to wait for the big stuff if you’ve got the chops.

Water temp’s about 67°, which is standard for this time of year.

The first week? Forget it. From Thursday the 23rd of July through the end of the month, it’s flat and messy. There’s a tiny 2ft bump on Friday the 24th morning with a clean offshore, but the energy is weak at 71 units. The rest is ankle-biters – 0.7ft to 1ft – with cross-shore breezes and poor surf. Sunday the 26th morning goes glassy, but there’s only 1ft. That’s a solid 7-day blank run.

Come Saturday the 1st of August morning, we get a lift to 4ft from the SE with a clean offshore wind. Energy hits 248 units – moderate – but the period is only 7 seconds, so it’s rough windswell. Then it drops right back off again until the 5th.

Now, the real news. On Thursday the 6th of August afternoon, a big swell rolls in: 15ft from the SE at 13 seconds. That’s a long period groundswell with massive energy – 6130 units. Light offshore wind, clean. This is way too big for most – expert-only. Friday the 7th of August keeps it going with 12ft and 10ft, glassy, and energy readings of 3817 and 3018 units. The swell direction from the SE is right on the money for Emerald Beach, and with that long period, the waves will have power and shape.

If you’re a proper charger, that Thursday and Friday are the ones. For everyone else, this forecast is a long wait for a very heavy session.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
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0.9
ENE
8
0.9
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8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
9
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8
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8
0.3
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8
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7
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12
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12
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12
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7
0.2
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0.4
NNW
3
0.2
NNE
3
0.4
SSW
16
0.1
NE
5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
118
119
68
51
43
24
16
15
11
11
5
12
12
11
5
5
2
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Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
W
25
SSW
15
SSE
10
WSW
10
NNW
15
ENE
5
W
0
S
10
E
10
WSW
5
S
10
ESE
10
WSW
5
NNW
20
NE
10
NW
10
S
20
SE
20
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Wind State
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cross-off
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glassy
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High Tide
3:40AM0.86m
4:41PM1.31m
4:50AM0.85m
5:32PM1.37m
5:47AM0.88m
6:17PM1.44m
6:35AM0.92m
6:58PM1.51m
7:16AM0.97m
7:35PM1.57m
7:53AM1.02m
8:10PM1.61m
Low Tide
10:29PM0.52m
9:33AM0.36m
11:34PM0.46m
10:31AM0.36m
00:24AM0.39m
11:24AM0.32m
1:05AM0.32m
12:11PM0.27m
1:42AM0.26m
12:53PM0.22m
2:16AM0.20m
1:33PM0.18m
2:49AM0.15m
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rain showers
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6:37
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5:07
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 mm
7
Temp °C
17
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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.

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