Surf Forecasts:
Emery s Left surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SSW swell with 573 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period with SSW 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 11PM. 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+) | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emery s Left over the next 16 days.
### Imperial
Alright mates, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s in the water. We’ve got a slow start, but there’s a bit of a pulse coming in the back half of the window.
The first week or so is pretty dismal. From the 13th through the 22nd, the swell is small – mostly 2ft to 3ft – and the wind is messing things up. We’re looking at onshore, cross-on, and cross-shore breezes, making things choppy. The combined wave energy is weak, mostly in the 200-300 range, so there’s no real power behind it. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing to write home about.
The one real standout pops up on the 23rd of July, Thursday morning. We get a jump in SSW swell to about 5ft, with a 13-second period. The wind turns offshore from the West, and the energy climbs to 956 (moderate). That’s the best looking session in the whole forecast. Emery's Left is a very consistent reef break, and it’ll be running. The size is getting into intermediate territory, but it’s not too big for anyone with a bit of experience. The offshore wind will make it glassy and clean. Expect the lineup to be packed though – it’s always busy here.
There’s a small window on the 22nd of July, Wednesday afternoon, with a 4ft SW swell and a 15-second period. The energy is 779, and the wind is a light cross-onshore, so it’s not terrible, but the morning of the 23rd is the real prize.
Before that, you’re looking at a 10-day stretch of meh. Small, messy, and not worth the effort. It’s a bit of a drought. But if you can hold out, that 23rd of July is your day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 318 | 277 | 140 | 183 | 136 | 154 | 249 | 148 | 130 | 171 | 169 | 164 | 129 | 181 | 102 | 142 | 366 | 255 | 146 | 326 | 487 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on |
High Tide | 10:03AM1.16m | 8:48PM2.18m | 10:43AM1.22m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:28AM-0.47m | 2:25PM0.66m | 4:11AM-0.50m | 3:18PM0.61m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — |
 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WSW 15 | SW 18 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 318 | 277 | 140 | 183 | 136 | 57 | 113 | 77 | 45 | 64 | 121 | 94 | 89 | 72 | 69 | 142 | 366 | 123 | 146 | 298 | 343 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | S 14 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 7 | S 12 | SW 18 | S 14 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
| kJ | 14 | 6 | 101 | 133 | 93 | 52 | 249 | 148 | 130 | 171 | 169 | 164 | 123 | 103 | 102 | 39 | 72 | 255 | 93 | 326 | 487 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | W 10 | W 15 | SW 18 | W 4 | WNW 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 11 | W 7 | WSW 13 | WSW 14 | S 9 | WNW 15 |
| kJ | 45 | 18 | 96 | 7 | 19 | 154 | 5 | 9 | 56 | 56 | 36 | 27 | 129 | 181 | 83 | 25 | 22 | 69 | 71 | 41 | 44 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 3 | S 3 | S 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 17 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 4 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 127 | 52 | 150 | 127 | 3 | 66 | 150 | 0 | 18 | 19 |
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