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Emerald Beach surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Monday 18 Aug 2025 AEST
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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
19.7° C
 (Which is normal 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 Monday (Aug 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Emerald Beach in the next 12 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 18th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 19th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 22nd Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

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

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North Coast – New South Wales Surf
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 92mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
E
0.8
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.6
E
1.7
E
1.7
ENE
2
ENE
2.4
ENE
2
ENE
2.3
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.4
NE
1.9
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.2
ENE
Period(s) (?)101010101010996677788788888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)15713113013097897790219251371571423602522393438486336238194
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
15
SSE
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
15
SW
10
S
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
15
N
25
NNE
15
NNW
20
NNW
10
N
10
WSW
10
S
10
SE
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
on		cross-
on		onononcross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:04PM
1.47
4:35AM
0.89
5:10PM
1.54
5:43AM
0.95
6:06PM
1.61
6:36AM
1.02
6:54PM
1.67
7:21AM
1.10
7:36PM
1.69
8:01AM
1.17
8:14PM
1.67
8:39AM
1.23
8:49PM
1.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:07PM
0.32
10:14AM
0.29
12:08AM
0.24
11:20AM
0.24
12:57AM
0.16
12:15PM
0.18
1:37AM
0.10
1:03PM
0.13
2:13AM
0.06
1:46PM
0.11
2:45AM
0.05
2:27PM
0.11
3:16AM
0.06
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Sunrise6:18--6:18--6:16--6:15--6:13--6:13--6:11--
Sunset-5:22--5:23--5:23--5:24--5:25--5:25--5:27-
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Rain (mm)
--42233825132031867-52-22
Temp. °C151612141614161616161516161716212018181817
Feels °C (?)11128111312141312141213141413202018171717
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for NSW - North Coast

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Emerald Beach (calm at Coffs Harbour Airport 17 km from Emerald Beach). A 1.1m swell from the ESE

    40 minutes ago Emerald Beach
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17 km away, 40 min ago

4 km/h
SW
0.0
19.7
Air / Water (°C)
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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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