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Emerald Beach surfForecast / NSW – North Coast / Australia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Thursday 19 Mar 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
25.4° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. 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 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Thu 19th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 25th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Wed 25th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emerald Beach over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sun morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.5
NE
0.6
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.5
NE
0.6
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.5
NE
0.9
E
0.9
E
1.1
E
1.4
E
1.7
E
1.9
E
2.5
ESE
2.5
E
2.5
E
4.5
ESE
4.5
ESE
4
SE
Period(s) (?)161616151515141414109877891011141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1191251241481521091401389915614016520031547699714491520754664274272
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
10
SSE
5
WSW
10
SSE
10
E
5
W
10
SSE
10
ESE
10
SSW
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
25
S
30
S
30
SSW
30
SSW
30
SSE
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off		glasscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crossoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:03AM
1.59
9:32PM
1.47
9:42AM
1.54
10:11PM
1.55
10:23AM
1.44
10:53PM
1.59
11:06AM
1.31
11:39PM
1.59
11:55AM
1.16
12:31AM
1.55
12:51PM
1.01
1:33AM
1.49
2:04PM
0.90
2:47AM
1.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:24PM
-0.04
3:36AM
0.04
3:57PM
-0.05
4:22AM
0.05
4:32PM
-0.02
5:11AM
0.09
5:09PM
0.05
6:06AM
0.17
5:50PM
0.13
7:09AM
0.25
6:39PM
0.23
8:27AM
0.32
7:42PM
0.33
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise6:48--6:48--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:52--6:52--
Sunset-7:00--6:59--6:58--6:55--6:54--6:53--6:52-
light rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1823-1-142112433------
Temp. °C242321232422232322232322222322242423232522
Feels °C (?)262522242423242423222222212221201919182118
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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 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).

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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