Emery s Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a seat and let me have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks. It’s Rusty here, and I gotta be straight with you – this stretch of forecast is a bit of a tough one to love. The ocean’s not really giving us much to work with for a while, and the first real glimmer of a decent wave is a long way off.

We’ve got a big gap of nothing, then a few days of hope, then back to the wait. Let’s break it down.

The first time we see any kind of recommendation is a long way out, on the 14th of August. Before that, it’s a whole lot of "poor surf conditions" and "marginal" calls. From now until the 13th, you’re looking at a solid blank run. The swell is tiny, often under 3 ft, and the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, keeping things messy. Don’t bother paddling out – it’s a waiting game.

Then, on the 14th, things start to change. The highlight of the whole outlook is a window on the 14th of August. The swell is still small, about 2 ft, coming from the SW, but here’s the kicker: the period jumps to 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy of all swells hits 526. There’s a decent amount of push in that water. The wind is offshore from the WNW, which is a big plus – it’ll be clean. The water temperature is 75°, which is a massive 7° warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a real treat. You’ll be surfing in a bath.

Now, the break is Emery’s Left, a reef setup. It’s very consistent, and the optimum swell is from the W, so that SW swell is a little off-angle but still in the game. The crowd situation is "always" – you’ll have company, no doubt. The size is manageable for intermediates, but with that long period, it’s going to be a proper, lined-up wave. Just be aware that long period swells can make the reef pitch a bit more.

The 15th and 16th of August keep the swell ticking over, with heights around 3 ft to 4 ft on the 15th, and the energy climbs to 637. The period drops a bit, but the wind stays cross-on or onshore, so it’s not as clean. Still, the 14th is the standout. After that, from the 17th onward, it fades back into poor surf with cross-on winds and smaller swell. The 20th shows a touch of marginal, but nothing to get excited about.

So, if you’re waiting for a session, mark your calendar for the 14th of August. That’s your best bet. Everything else is a miss.

Rusty.

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