Surf Forecasts:
Emerald Beach surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, SE swell with 1,059 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Emerald Beach in the next 16 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 8th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emerald Beach over the next 16 days.
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Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s look at what the ocean’s got cooking.
First up, this area is all about Emerald Beach, a point break that’s open to swell. The next couple of weeks are patchy – some good windows, but plenty of flat spells.
We’re starting off flat. The first real action shows up around Wednesday, July 8th. Wednesday morning brings a clean 2ft groundswell from the ESE with a very long 15-second period. Moderate offshore wind is a plus, and wave energy is moderate (142). It’s surfable but nothing special. Wednesday afternoon is the real deal. Swell jumps to 4ft from the SE, still clean with offshore wind. Wave energy goes strong (775), and we’re looking at very good conditions. That’s your first standout.
Thursday the 9th carries that energy through the morning, with 4ft from the SE and an 11-second period under moderate offshore wind. Wave energy is solid (328). Afternoon settles to 3ft but stays clean. For a point break, that long-period groundswell will line up sweet, but expect longer waits between sets.
Then it goes quiet. Friday the 10th through Monday morning the 13th are mostly flat or tiny. But Sunday morning July 12th is a bright spot: glassy, clean 4ft from the SE with good energy (273). Worth a look, but not as strong as the Wednesday/Thursday run.
From Monday afternoon the 13th through the 16th, it’s basically flat. The 17th and 18th show some small, poor waves.
Then look to Sunday, July 19th: a morning pulse of 5ft from the NE, but it’s onshore and choppy. Skip it.
The one to circle is Wednesday July 8th afternoon. That 4ft SE swell with strong energy (775) and offshore wind will give you the best, cleanest waves of the whole 16-day window. Thursday morning July 9th is your next best bet.
Otherwise, you’ve got gaps of three or four days with nothing worth paddling for. Just the way winter goes. Pick your days.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | E 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | ESE 15 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 14 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 34 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 142 | 405 | 882 | 328 | 200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 93 | 193 | 278 | 273 | 185 | 94 | 40 | 18 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:17AM1.34m | 1:22PM1.17m | 1:09AM1.23m | 2:22PM1.25m | 2:12AM1.14m | 3:24PM1.36m | 3:24AM1.06m | 4:26PM1.49m | 4:38AM1.02m | 5:26PM1.62m | 5:46AM1.02m | 6:22PM1.74m | 6:48AM1.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:57AM0.16m | 7:09PM0.45m | 7:44AM0.17m | 8:26PM0.46m | 8:36AM0.17m | 9:49PM0.41m | 9:34AM0.17m | 11:06PM0.32m | 10:35AM0.15m | 00:13AM0.20m | 11:34AM0.11m | 1:11AM0.09m | 12:30PM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — |
 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:02 |
mm | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 13 | E 12 | — | — | ESE 15 | SE 13 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | 34 | 12 | — | — | 142 | 370 | 882 | 328 | 200 | 838 | 940 | 970 | 715 | 402 | 295 | 278 | 273 | 185 | 94 | 40 | 52 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 20 | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | S 23 | S 23 | S 21 | — | S 19 | S 21 | SE 14 | ESE 12 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 8 | — | — | — | — | 405 | — | 11 | 10 | 9 | — | 7 | 9 | 93 | 193 | 140 | 78 | 51 | 20 | 17 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 24 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | — | — | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 17 | S 17 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 6 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | — |
| kJ | 2716 | 2766 | 4206 | 3907 | 2460 | 1704 | 934 | 817 | 799 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 13 | 226 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 2 | 2 | 39 |
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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).
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