Emery s Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and talk about what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got one spot worth watching, and it’s a case of holding out for the back half of the window.

The forecast kicks off with a bit of a lull. From the start of the period through to the end of the 31st of August and into the first few days of September, the conditions are poor. We’re looking at onshore and cross-onshore winds messing up the face, and the wave heights are just too small to get excited about. It’s a rough start, but don’t write it off yet.

Things start to show a little pulse around the 4th of September, Thursday. The swell bumps up, but it’s still a marginal affair. The wind is a bit better, but the waves are still struggling to find their shape. The combined energy is climbing, but it’s not quite there.

Now, the real interest kicks in on the 6th of September, Sunday morning. That’s when we get a proper jump in size. The swell jumps to 8 feet from the SSW, with a long period of 15 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell with some serious grunt behind it. The energy is strong. But here’s the catch: the wind is cross-shore, and it’s moderate. It’s a bit messy, but for the experienced crew, there’s enough power in the water to make it worthwhile. The swell direction is from the SSW, right in the optimum direction for Emery’s Left, which is a reef break. This is the standout day for the big-wave hunters. It’s going to be big, well overhead, and only for those who know what they’re doing. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

Monday the 7th of September sees the swell peak at 8 feet, but the wind is a mess. Morning brings a strong cross-offshore breeze of 25 mph, which will clean it up a bit, but the afternoon turns cross-onshore and choppy. Another one for the experts only.

After that, the swell drops off again. The 8th and 9th of September see the size fade and the wind turns back onshore, bringing us back to poor conditions. The rest of the second week, from the 10th through the 15th of September, is a real bummer – small, weak, and messy. The wind is just never quite right. It’s a real gap in the action.

The Bottom Line: The only time to get salty is the 6th and 7th of September at Emery’s Left. The 6th of September, Sunday morning, is your best bet for a solid, powerful SSW swell with a long period, but it’s a big, cross-shore day. Not for the faint of heart. The 7th of September is big too, but messy. The rest of the 16 days is a write-off. Stay patient.

Rusty.

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