Emery s Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here, let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks. It's a real mixed bag, and honestly, the first week or so is gonna test your patience. The water temp is sitting right on the average for this time of year at 70°F, so no surprises there.

We're looking at Emery s Left, a reef setup that's always packed and sees a lot of action. For the first week, from Thursday the 20th through to the end of the month, it's a pretty grim picture. The combined energy of all swells directed here is weak to moderate, ranging from 192 to 751, but the wave comment is stuck on either "poor surf conditions" or "marginal surf forecast." The swell is tiny, mostly between 1 ft and 4 ft, coming from the SW or SSW. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, keeping things messy. You're looking at a solid stretch of frustrating days with no real standout sessions.

There's a bit of a bump in energy from the 25th to the 29th, with the swell nudging up to 4 ft and the combined energy climbing into the 400-800 range, but the wind just won't cooperate. It's still light breeze, but it's cross-onshore, so the surface is just that little bit bumpy. The period hangs around 12-16 seconds, which is a decent groundswell, but it's not enough to overcome the conditions.

The real highlight, the one that's got me a little excited, is shaping up for Friday the 4th of September. The morning session is looking like the pick of the entire forecast. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and the swell is a solid 4 ft from the SSW with a period of 17 seconds. That's a proper groundswell. The combined energy of all swells directed here hits 984, which is strong wave energy. The wave comment says "expect very good surf conditions." This is the one. For a reef break like Emery s Left, that long-period SW groundswell with glassy conditions is a recipe for some clean, punchy walls. The afternoon holds similar size and period, but the wind swings to a cross-shore S at 9 mph, which will still be okay but not as pristine as the morning glass-off.

The last few days of the forecast, from the 1st to the 3rd of September, are a bit of a letdown after that. The swell drops back and the wind gets messy again, with a mix of cross-shore and cross-onshore winds. The period on the 3rd jumps to 20-21 seconds, which is very long, but the swell is only 2-2 ft, so it's weak and inconsistent. The breaking waves will be fat and slow.

So, to sum it up: the first week and a half is a whole lot of nothing. You'll be checking the forecast daily and getting disappointed. But there's a real gem on the horizon for Friday the 4th of September. Mark it in your calendar. That morning glass-off at Emery s Left is your best chance to get some decent waves. It's far out, so keep an eye on it, but it's the only one worth getting your hopes up for.

Rusty.

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