Surf Forecasts:
Emery s Left surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 492 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period with S 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emery s Left over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, let’s have a look at what’s shaping up for the next couple of weeks.
Alright, straight up, the forecast is a bit of a slow burn. Emery’s Left (a reef set-up) is the only break on the cards, and for the first week and a half, it’s looking pretty grim. There’s a long stretch of poor surf conditions from Wednesday the 16th right through to the 22nd, with nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, and the scores are flat. So, it’s a waiting game.
The first real flicker of something happens on the 25th, Saturday morning. Swell picks up to 5ft from the SSW, period around 15 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 1430, which is a solid moderate energy. The wind is a gentle cross-onshore breeze, so it’ll be a bit textured but manageable. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no need to dig out the thickest rubber.
The standout period is the 26th and 27th. Sunday the 26th sees a peak with 6ft SSW swell and a 13-second period, with combined energy hitting 1669 – that’s getting into strong territory. The wind is cross-onshore, so it won’t be perfect, but there’s solid push. Monday the 27th morning is actually the pick of the lot: 4ft from the SW, a very long 18-second period, and light cross-onshore winds. That long-period groundswell will wrap nicely into the reef, offering clean, powerful lines. The energy is still strong at 1221. This is a gem for the more experienced surfer, as it’s a consistent break and the reef can handle that period.
After that, the swell drops back through the 28th and 29th, with 4ft to 4ft and still moderate energy, but the wind remains light and cross-onshore, keeping it rideable. It’s not the best of the run, but it’s far from the worst.
For the best on offer, I’d be looking at Monday the 27th morning. That combination of long-period groundswell, manageable size, and light wind is a rare treat for this area. The water is average temp, and the crowds are always present at this spot, so expect company. The 26th Sunday is a solid second option, but that 27th morning is the real standout.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tue 21 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | W 9 | WSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 249 | 148 | 130 | 171 | 203 | 150 | 144 | 181 | 103 | 142 | 366 | 255 | 224 | 346 | 482 | 333 | 295 | 357 | 492 | 400 | 375 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:37PM2.16m | 11:24AM1.28m | 10:25PM2.06m | 12:05PM1.33m | 11:13PM1.89m | 12:46PM1.38m | 00:02AM1.65m | 1:30PM1.42m | 00:55AM1.38m | 2:16PM1.45m | 2:00AM1.12m | 3:05PM1.48m | 3:37AM0.92m | 3:58PM1.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:54AM-0.46m | 4:11PM0.57m | 5:35AM-0.36m | 5:06PM0.56m | 6:14AM-0.21m | 6:05PM0.57m | 6:52AM-0.02m | 7:12PM0.59m | 7:29AM0.19m | 8:31PM0.58m | 8:06AM0.41m | 10:06PM0.52m | 8:46AM0.60m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:54 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WNW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WSW 15 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 113 | 77 | 130 | 171 | 99 | 150 | 119 | 90 | 45 | 142 | 366 | 125 | 224 | 251 | 242 | 333 | 206 | 357 | 492 | 400 | 375 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | W 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 8 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | S 9 | W 6 | W 6 |
| kJ | 249 | 148 | 56 | 26 | 203 | 121 | 144 | 103 | 103 | 29 | 101 | 255 | 91 | 346 | 482 | 248 | 295 | 100 | 59 | 27 | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | WNW 5 | W 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 11 | W 7 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 5 | W 14 | W 5 | S 9 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 5 | 8 | 15 | 56 | 56 | 35 | 127 | 181 | 83 | 25 | 14 | 69 | 44 | 45 | 44 | 42 | 9 | 36 | 13 | 39 | 43 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | WNW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 10 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 19 | 211 | 5 | 127 | 66 | 66 | 150 | 66 | 3 | 66 | 150 | 3 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 68 |
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