Emery s Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey everyone, Rusty here. Let's take a look at the next couple of weeks at Emery's Left. The first week is gonna be a grind – plenty of swell but the conditions just aren't cooperating. That water temp though, it's 74°F, which is way warmer than usual for this time of year.

The real window of opportunity is looking like it'll be Tuesday, August 25th and Wednesday, August 26th. That's when we get a solid pulse of energy, the sort that could make the whole wait worth it. Let's get into it.

From Friday the 14th through Sunday the 23rd of August, it's a story of disappointment. We've got a consistent 2-3 foot (0.6m to 0.9m) SW groundswell, with periods between 13 and 19 seconds – that's real quality, deep-water energy. But the wind is a problem. Mornings offer offshore breezes, but the wave quality is rated poor, and the afternoons get messy with cross-onshore gusts. The combined energy is in the moderate range (180 to 600), so there's definitely push, but the rideable, clean waves are just not there. A few morning sessions on the 18th, 19th, and 24th of August with light offshore wind and smaller 2-3ft (0.5m to 0.8m) swell offer a glimmer, but the scores are low. You'll get wet, but you'll be fighting for a decent wave.

Now for the good stuff. Tuesday, August 25th morning sees the swell jump to 6 ft (1.7m) from the S with a 16-second period. That's a proper, powerful groundswell. It's pushing into intermediate/expert territory, and the combined energy clocks in at 1680 (strong). The wind is light WSW – a light cross-onshore breeze. By Tuesday afternoon, it's pumping at 7 ft (2.1m) from the SSW, period at 15 seconds, and energy at 2124 (very strong). That's expert-only, big and powerful. Wednesday the 26th holds steady around 6 ft (1.9m) with a 14-second period. The wind is the key here – light WSW at 10 mph again in the afternoon. It's a cross-onshore, but at that speed it'll just texture the face, not ruin it. This is the standout session for the entire forecast. The energy is strong (1287 to 1325), and this exposed reef loves a long-period S/SSW swell. Word of warning: this spot is always crowded, so you'll be fighting for a wave. Get on it.

After that, Thursday the 27th drops to 5 ft (1.4m), and the rest of the month fades into smaller, onshore slop.

To sum it up: the first week is a write-off. Your best bet is to aim for Tuesday the 25th and Wednesday the 26th of August. It's got the size, it's got the energy, and it's got the best window of clean-ish conditions. It won't be perfect, but it's the best we've got.

Rusty.

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