Emerald Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m sittin’ here lookin’ at the charts for Emerald Beach. Let’s just call it as it is – the next week and a half is lookin’ bleak for a paddle, but there’s a little light at the end of the tunnel if you’re patient.

Right now, Monday the 6th of July, it’s just a sad state of affairs. We got a weak little 1.3ft swell from the ESE, period a long 14 seconds, but it’s an onshore, cross-off wind blowin’ at 18 mph. The water’s sittin’ at 68.2°F, which is about normal for this time of year, but that doesn't help the waves. The combined energy is a measly 69 – that’s weak. It’s poor, and it stays poor right through Tuesday and into Wednesday morning. Wednesday afternoon on the 8th finally shows a pulse, with 3.3ft from the SE (period 12 seconds) and a moderate offshore wind (15 mph) swingin’ in from the SSW. The combined energy jumps to 297 (moderate), so there’s some life. This would be your first real chance to get wet, but it's only a 2 out of 10 on the scale, so it’s more about getting a few grovelly runners than any standouts.

Thursday the 9th holds similar energy in the morning (3.3ft, SE, 212 energy) with a stiff offshore, but it fizzles out in the afternoon and we hit a flat spell until Saturday the 11th.

Now, Saturday the 11th of July is the true standout of this entire forecast. It ain't huge, but the conditions are gonna be perfect. We’ve got a clear sky, glassy conditions with a whisper of a WNW breeze at 3 mph. The swell is a tidy 2.6ft from the ESE, with a period of 13 seconds – that’s a nice long-period groundswell that’ll wrap around the point nicely. The combined energy sits at 219 (moderate). The water feels the same, no big anomaly here. This is your window for a clean, fun session on the point. Expect some company though – this spot "often" has a crowd, so get there early. The swell is small enough for beginners to have a go, too.

Sunday the 12th shows a similar 3.6ft from the SE, but the wind goes cross-shore in the morning and gets messy by afternoon, so Saturday morning is the one to lock in.

After that, we slide back into a long, flat lull. From the 13th of July to the 21st of July, it’s almost entirely poor surf, with tiny slop (0.3ft to 1.6ft) and weak energy. There’s a glimmer on the 21st (Tuesday morning) – a 1.6ft SE swell with 51 energy and a light offshore, but it’s ordinary. Honestly, if you aren't out on Saturday the 11th, you’re looking at a blank run until the third week of July. The forecasts can change, but right now, that’s the story.

So, grab your log for Saturday morning, or just wait it out. The ocean’s taking a nap.

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