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Emerald Beach surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 23 Jan 2026 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
23.8° C
 (Which is 1.3°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 Friday (Jan 23) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Emerald Beach in the next 12 days are 1.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 28) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Fri 23rd Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 23rd Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 5PM (Wed 28th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NE
1.4
SE
1.1
SE
0.5
SE
0.4
NE
0.9
NNE
0.4
NE
1.2
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.3
N
0.7
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.4
NE
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
1.4
SE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
0.6
ESE
0.8
NNE
Period(s) (?)99109134125665111012101011101074
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)22294207414428386116910626111037994452682222919
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
10
ESE
5
NE
15
NNE
25
NE
15
NNW
15
NNE
25
NE
20
N
10
S
20
SSE
20
SSW
15
S
15
ESE
5
N
15
NE
20
NE
10
NNW
15
NE
20
NE
5
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		crossglassoncross-
on		cross-
on		onononcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:46AM
1.54
12:29AM
1.20
12:27PM
1.42
1:21AM
1.24
1:15PM
1.28
2:20AM
1.28
2:15PM
1.13
3:27AM
1.34
3:29PM
1.01
4:39AM
1.42
4:53PM
0.94
5:48AM
1.53
6:12PM
0.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:22PM
0.08
6:15AM
0.30
7:00PM
0.10
7:13AM
0.37
7:44PM
0.15
8:26AM
0.43
8:36PM
0.19
9:55AM
0.44
9:39PM
0.23
11:27AM
0.39
10:48PM
0.23
12:42PM
0.28
11:57PM
0.20
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Sunrise6:05--6:07--6:07--6:09--6:09--6:11--6:11--
Sunset-7:50--7:50--7:49--7:49--7:47--7:47--7:46-
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1--------------------
Temp. °C222221242523292724292624242522242523252623
Feels °C (?)222221242323292625312625242423252524252524
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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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