Surf Forecasts:
Emery s Left surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with 990 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 21s 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 5PM. 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+) | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emery s Left over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here with the read on the forecast.
We’ve got a solid run of consistent swell coming, but the wind is going to be the main character in this story – and not always a good one. The water is sitting at about 74°F, which is a lot warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus if you’re in the water.
The main event is Emery’s Left (reef). It’s a very consistent, exposed left-hander that loves a west swell. The best chance for a clean session is Thursday morning, July 23rd. The wind comes offshore from the WSW at 6 mph, which is a major win – it’ll be glassy. You’ll have a 4ft SSW swell with a solid 13-second period, so there’s decent energy in the water (combined energy of 551). It’s not a big day, but with that offshore wind, it’ll be a tidy little window.
The rest of the 16 days is a bit of a grind. Swell stays between 2ft and 4ft in the first week, but the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, keeping it choppy and poor. The long period swells (like the 24-second one on Friday, July 24th) have plenty of energy (936 energy on Friday morning) but the cross-onshore wind will wreck the surface. That long period (over 15 seconds) is ideal for a reef setup, but the wind just isn’t playing ball.
From the end of July into early August, the swell drops and the wind stays messy. You’ll see a few mornings with lighter offshore breezes, like Friday, August 1st with a 4ft S swell and offshore wind from the W at 6 mph, but the period is shorter (13 seconds) and the energy is moderate (601). It’s a very marginal option, not a standout.
The last week of the outlook – from August 2nd onward – is a real struggle. Swell heights drop below 3ft, periods shorten, and the energy falls into the weak range (under 500). The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the surf conditions are poor. There’s a long gap of no real recommendations from late July into early August.
Honestly, the only real window worth paddling out for is that Thursday morning, July 23rd. It’s a short-lived, clean opportunity with that offshore wind. If you miss it, you’ll be waiting a while for the next decent shot. The crowds are always a factor at Emery’s Left, so get there early if you want a piece of it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 346 | 586 | 361 | 317 | 321 | 541 | 271 | 647 | 647 | 513 | 834 | 716 | 609 | 694 | 901 | 443 | 633 | 951 | 990 | 767 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:54PM1.53m | 7:48AM0.93m | 5:48PM1.57m | 8:42AM1.01m | 6:36PM1.63m | 9:14AM1.06m | 7:19PM1.70m | 9:38AM1.10m | 7:57PM1.78m | 9:59AM1.13m | 8:31PM1.83m | 10:21AM1.16m | 9:04PM1.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:51AM0.25m | 10:53AM0.86m | 1:41AM0.12m | 12:05PM0.89m | 2:19AM0.02m | 1:00PM0.87m | 2:52AM-0.05m | 1:41PM0.83m | 3:22AM-0.11m | 2:17PM0.77m | 3:50AM-0.14m | 2:51PM0.72m | 4:17AM-0.16m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 346 | 586 | 159 | 121 | 121 | 112 | 86 | 647 | 647 | 513 | 834 | 716 | 609 | 694 | 901 | 443 | 633 | 951 | 990 | 767 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | W 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | SW 19 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 9 |
| kJ | 187 | 110 | 361 | 317 | 321 | 283 | 196 | 61 | 47 | 45 | 48 | 70 | 70 | 55 | 39 | 299 | 32 | 18 | 25 | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | SW 19 | WSW 18 | SW 26 | SW 26 | SW 24 | SW 24 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | W 8 | SW 10 | SW 9 | S 9 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 19 | 95 | 31 | 105 | 105 | 541 | 271 | 111 | 50 | 48 | 119 | 68 | 27 | 76 | 23 | 43 | 24 | 12 | 6 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 127 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 5 | 127 | 5 | 0 | 66 | 66 | 0 | 127 | 221 | 0 |
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