Emerald Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our local stretch.

Honestly, it’s a quiet start. We’re looking at a solid week of nothing much doing, with the first few days just offering tiny, weak dribbles that aren’t worth a paddle. From August 1st right through until the 10th, it’s a real struggle – the swell is tiny, and the odd bit of wind isn’t helping. You’d be wasting your time. There’s a glimmer of hope on the 5th, with a glassy 2 ft wave from the east, but it’s weak and ordinary. That’s about it.

Around the 10th and 11th, we start to see some energy building. The 11th of August brings a bit of life, with a 3 ft SE swell and a 10-second period. The combined energy is moderate (310), and the Tuesday morning cross-shore wind gives way to glassy conditions in the afternoon. That’s your best bet for a proper surfable wave in this first stretch. The 12th starts off glassy again with a 3 ft ESE swell, but the wind turns onshore in the arvo.

Now, for the real standout. The weekend of the 14th and 15th is looking like a beast, but you need to be an expert. Emerald Beach (Emerald Beach) is a point break that likes swell from the NE. We’ve got a massive 12 ft to 16 ft ENE swell rolling in, with a period of 8-12 seconds. The combined energy is enormous (1565 to 7093). The wind is offshore – clean and howling – so the shape will be perfect. But let me be clear: this is not for beginners. At over 8 ft, this is expert-only territory. The swell is going to be heavy and powerful. If you’re not comfortable in big, powerful waves, give this one a miss. The break is a point, so it should handle the long-period swell well, but the size is the main factor here. This is a true big-wave session.

The water temp is sitting around 68°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Stay safe, and if you’re out there on the 14th, be smart.

Rusty.

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