Surf Forecasts:
Emery s Left surf forecast from 21 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: Sunday 26 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 945 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 0.9m and 12s. 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 1.1m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy 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 | 5AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emery s Left over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me break it down for ya. The whole 16-day window is lookin’ a bit flat and marginal for Emery’s Left. The water is running real warm, about 73°F—that’s 5° above the norm for this time of year, so it’s like bathwater in July. The first solid chance to get wet is on Tuesday morning, July 21, with a clean 4ft SW groundswell, period at 16 seconds. That long period means the waves will have some real punch and shape, though the energy is moderate (629). The wind is light from the WSW, so it’s glassy on the face—a real treat for a Tuesday morning. The crowd’s always a factor here, so you’ll have company.
The rest of that week slips into a bit of a lull. Wednesday and Thursday see cross-onshore winds mussing things up, with swell dropping to 3ft. Friday morning, July 24, brings a weird one—a 2ft swell but with a super long 24-second period and a big jump in combined energy (1034). That’s a lot of energy for a small wave, and it’ll be a bit tricky: at a reef break, those long lines will be clean, but you’ll be waiting for sets. The wind is light from the SW, so it’s rideable if you’re patient.
The weekend of July 26-27 is all marginal surf, with a bit more size (3ft-4ft), but it’s cross-onshore or cross-shore breezes, so the surface is a bit messy. Not a standout.
Then things pick up on Tuesday, July 28, with a solid 4ft SW swell, period at 17 seconds, and combined energy pushing into the strong range (1063-1068). The wind is a gentle cross-onshore from the SSW—still a bit of texture, but it’s the best-looking session of the window. The swell is right in the zone for the reef, and the consistency is high. This is your best bet.
The last few days of July and into August, the swell builds a bit more: Friday July 31 has 6ft-6ft SSW swell, with a 15-second period and strong energy (1098-1414). That’s getting into expert territory for a reef—too big for beginners. The wind is light to moderate cross-onshore, so not perfect, but there’s power. After that, Saturday August 1 holds 5ft-6ft with light offshore winds, but the swell is still big. Then from Sunday August 2 onward, it drops off into poor conditions with strong cross-shore winds and short-period windswell. The last week of the forecast is a write-off—just small, choppy junk.
The standout is Tuesday July 28 with 4ft SW swell, long period, and that gentle wind—it’s the pick of the 16 days. The Friday July 31 session is a close second if you’re an experienced surfer looking for more power.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SW 24 | SSW 13 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 532 | 375 | 492 | 355 | 346 | 586 | 454 | 355 | 219 | 541 | 307 | 647 | 647 | 513 | 834 | 621 | 609 | 602 | 795 | 443 | 633 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:58PM1.50m | 5:57AM0.86m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:46AM0.60m | 11:41PM0.40m | 9:39AM0.76m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 532 | 375 | 492 | 355 | 346 | 586 | 454 | 355 | 94 | 378 | 307 | 222 | 226 | 180 | 834 | 621 | 609 | 602 | 795 | 443 | 633 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 8 | S 14 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 13 | W 8 | W 7 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | W 7 | W 8 |
| kJ | 62 | 88 | 54 | 31 | 187 | 68 | 124 | 94 | 219 | 115 | 83 | 647 | 647 | 513 | 205 | 179 | 217 | 142 | 145 | 49 | 58 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | SW 11 | WSW 21 | S 15 | SW 7 | SW 7 | WSW 18 | SW 26 | S 11 | SW 24 | SW 24 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 19 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 35 | 45 | 44 | 68 | 19 | 16 | 31 | 105 | 85 | 541 | 271 | 58 | 47 | 44 | 32 | 45 | 45 | 35 | 47 | 299 | 34 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 5 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 2 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 203 | 0 | 127 | 211 | 60 | 66 | 66 | 4 |
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