Emerald Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a proper look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

First up, the immediate outlook is a bit of a mess. We’ve got some serious size coming in, but it’s coupled with some pretty average wind conditions, so we’ll need to be patient. The water temp is sitting at 68°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing wild there.

The action starts this Saturday, the 18th, with a solid 8ft east swell, but it’s a bit of a cross-off wind situation and a fresh breeze, making it a bit of a battle. The combined energy is moderate at 972 and the period is a short 10 seconds, so it’s not the cleanest. To be honest, it’s a bit of a write-off for a proper session.

Sunday the 19th is where things get interesting, but not necessarily for the right reasons. We’re looking at a big 13ft swell from the ESE, with a combined energy of 3399 which is strong. The period is still 10 seconds. The problem is, this is predicted to be too big for this break. The wind is a cross-off from the SSE at 22 mph, which is a bit messy. It’s the same story going into Monday morning, with a 10ft ESE swell. The wind drops a little to 12 mph, but it’s still too big. Monday afternoon the swell drops to 8ft, but the score isn’t great.

The standout on offer is Tuesday the 21st. After a few days of oversized stuff, the swell settles down to a much more manageable 6ft from the east on Tuesday morning, and the combined energy is a moderate 682. The wind is light and offshore from the south at 6 mph, which is a major positive. That’s clean, lined-up surf. The period is 10 seconds, so there’s some decent shape. Afternoon sees the swell drop to 6ft, still with a light cross-off breeze. This is the best window of the week, no doubt about it.

Wednesday the 22nd through to the end of the month is a real lull. The swell drops right off, with heights between 1.0ft and 4ft. The wind is all over the place, and the overall energy is weak. It’s a stretch of small, poor conditions that’s not worth paddling out for. There’s a gap from the 22nd through to the 30th with basically nothing good.

Now, looking a bit further ahead, the last day of the month, Friday the 31st of July, shows a bit of promise. The shape is a 3ft swell from the ESE, but the period jumps to 13 seconds, which is a long period groundswell. The combined energy is a moderate 234, and the wind is a gentle offshore from the SSW. This could be a nice little clean wave, but it’s a long way out, so keep an eye on it. After that, it stays small and messy into the start of August.

So, for the best bet, it’s all about Tuesday the 21st at Emerald Beach. Aim for the morning session with that 6ft east swell and the light offshore wind. The crowd profile says it’s "often" busy, so expect company. Get out there early.

Rusty.

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