Surf Forecasts:
Emery s Left surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 299 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Emery s Left this week:
The surf forecast for Emery s Left over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Emery s Left in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emery s Left over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for this spot.
Honestly, the next week and a half is a bit of a write-off. We’re looking at a long dry spell with nothing but poor surf conditions and marginal forecasts. From Monday afternoon, August 17th, right through to Friday, August 28th, the swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 3ft, and the wind is predominantly onshore or cross-onshore out of the west and southwest. The periods are all over the place, but the energy is weak – reading between 202 and 404 (moderate energy). It’s just not going to be worth paddling out for any of it. You’d be fighting the wind for a knee-high slop.
The real hope, and the only true standout in this entire 16-day window, shows up on the last weekend of August and into Monday, September 1st. We finally see a pulse of proper swell. Emery’s Left is the only break on offer, and it’s a very consistent reef setup that loves a west swell.
On Saturday, August 29th, we’ve got a clean 4ft to 4ft SW swell pushing through, with a solid 18-second period. The combined energy jumps right up to 839-945 (strong wave energy). That’s a proper groundswell. The wind is light and offshore from the west or WSW, which is exactly what you want for a reef. This will be clean, well-shaped, and with those long gaps between sets, paddling out won’t be a total mission. The water is also much warmer than normal for this time of year at 73°, so you won’t need a thick suit.
This carries into Sunday, August 30th, and Monday, August 31st, with similar 4ft to 4ft SW swell and 16-second periods, still with light offshore winds. The energy remains strong (601-787). The crowd factor is listed as "always", so expect a full lineup, but for a quality wave like this, it’s a price worth paying. This is the window to circle. The spot is a west-facing reef, and the swell direction and optimum direction match up perfectly.
It starts to fade by Tuesday, September 1st, dropping back to 2ft to 3ft and losing energy, so make the most of that weekend.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 245 | 231 | 211 | 135 | 258 | 291 | 291 | 217 | 211 | 211 | 153 | 142 | 114 | 113 | 109 | 142 | 188 | 173 | 154 | 233 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:34AM1.04m | 1:42PM1.49m | 3:28AM0.88m | 2:37PM1.45m | 3:54PM1.43m | 8:26AM1.03m | 5:14PM1.47m | 8:32AM1.09m | 6:16PM1.55m | 8:46AM1.14m | 7:02PM1.65m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 7:47PM0.45m | 6:50AM0.62m | 9:15PM0.47m | 7:07AM0.79m | 11:03PM0.41m | 00:25AM0.30m | 10:32AM1.01m | 1:16AM0.18m | 12:09PM0.97m | 1:53AM0.09m | 12:58PM0.88m | 2:23AM0.01m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 245 | 41 | 38 | 51 | 57 | 79 | 66 | 217 | 211 | 211 | 153 | 142 | 114 | 113 | 57 | 142 | 188 | 114 | 154 | 233 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 11 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 8 | 231 | 211 | 109 | 258 | 291 | 291 | 40 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 58 | 51 | 48 | 48 | 173 | 154 | 155 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | W 10 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 19 | SW 20 | S 8 | W 14 | SW 19 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | W 10 | WNW 6 | W 10 |
| kJ | 8 | 7 | 83 | 135 | 15 | 16 | 1 | 15 | 57 | 6 | 27 | 82 | 73 | 50 | 109 | 56 | 94 | 48 | 12 | 47 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 35 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 1 | 5 | 150 | 0 | 127 | 19 | 0 | 18 | 19 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
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