Emerald Beach surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 13 Feb 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
25.3° 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 Saturday (Feb 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 14) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Friday (Feb 13) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Sat 14th Feb)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf11PM (Sat 14th Feb)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 14th Feb)6ft (1.9m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
ENE
0.1
NE
1.9
SE
1.6
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.6
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.2
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.1
ESE
0.7
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.9
SE
1.2
NE
1.2
NNE
0.9
NE
1.4
NE
1.2
NNE
Period(s) (?)81277777777777861055555
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12636523621024824723219818112418011163471396069369178
Wind
(km/h)
25
SE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
10
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
15
S
10
S
15
ENE
15
NW
15
N
25
NNE
10
NNW
15
NE
25
NE
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:43PM
0.87
7:08AM
1.43
7:29PM
0.95
7:48AM
1.53
8:08PM
1.03
8:24AM
1.61
8:45PM
1.11
8:59AM
1.67
9:21PM
1.19
9:33AM
1.68
9:58PM
1.27
10:08AM
1.65
10:36PM
1.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:16PM
0.39
12:19AM
0.34
1:55PM
0.30
1:07AM
0.26
2:29PM
0.21
1:49AM
0.19
3:01PM
0.13
2:29AM
0.13
3:33PM
0.06
3:08AM
0.09
4:04PM
0.01
3:48AM
0.08
4:36PM
-0.01
4:31AM
0.10
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise6:24--6:24--6:26--6:26--6:28--6:28--6:28--
Sunset-7:37--7:36--7:35--7:34--7:32--7:31--7:30-
light rain
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
3-1--2556241---------
Temp. °C222222222322222222232422232422262624272724
Feels °C (?)201920202120212021222320232321262424272625
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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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