Emery s Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s a quiet, slow start. The forecast opens on Tuesday, 1st September, but we’re looking at a real flat spell. There’s not a single recommendation worth paddling out for in the first week. The combination of small swell and poor wind is just not doing us any favours. We’ve got a gap of about four days with nothing to recommend, so don’t bother checking the buoys until the weekend.

Things start to perk up a little on Friday, 4th September. The swell is still on the small side, but there’s a shift. Emery’s Left (a reef setup) starts showing signs of life. Early Friday morning, we’ve got a clean 3 ft swell from the SW, with a long period of 17 seconds, and light onshore wind. The combined energy is moderate (617). It’s still marginal, but it’s an improvement. By Saturday morning, 5th September, it’s a bit better again – 3 ft SW swell, still 16 seconds period, and light onshore wind. The energy is climbing (885). This is the best of the early stuff, but it’s still not a standout.

Sunday, 6th September, sees the swell bump up to 6 ft on the morning session from the SSW, with a period of 13 seconds. The wind is a gentle cross-shore, which is okay, but the energy is strong (1007). The waves are a bit jumbled and the wind is not ideal. It’s still a marginal call.

Now, here’s where I get a little excited. Monday, 7th September, the morning session has a 5 ft SSW swell, period of 12 seconds, and light cross-onshore wind. The combined energy is strong (1056). It’s the best quality we’ve seen so far, but still rated as marginal. The real standout, though, is Tuesday, 8th September. The morning shows a 6 ft SSW swell with a 12-second period. The wind is cross-offshore from the SSE at 12 mph, which is clean. The energy is strong (932). This is the pick of the whole forecast. The waves will be clean, the swell is solid, and the reef at Emery’s Left will handle the long period well. It’s a good, solid intermediate wave. Be aware, this spot is very consistent, but crowds are always a factor here, so you’ll have company.

After that, the swell drops off quickly. From Wednesday, 9th September, it’s back to small, poor conditions. The energy drops to moderate levels, and the wind turns onshore again. The second week of the forecast is a write-off, with only tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. Nothing to get excited about.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a bust. Your best bet is the Tuesday morning session on 8th September. It’s the only time the stars align for a proper session. Beyond that, it’s a long wait for the next pulse.

The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no need for a thick wetsuit just yet.

Rusty.

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