Surf Forecasts:
Emery s Left surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 492 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 15 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s 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 Wednesday (Jul 15) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 15th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emery s Left over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, partner, Rusty here.
Let’s size it up. The next 16 days are looking pretty lean for this spot. We’ve only got Emery’s Left to work with, and it’s a real battle. The first week is basically a washout—tiny surf, wrong wind, and messy conditions. The water is sitting at 72°, which is a whopping 5° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a freakish anomaly.
The best of a pretty average bunch falls on Saturday, July 25th. Emery’s Left (a reef break that’s very consistent) will see clean, offshore wind from the west with a light breeze, which is a huge plus. The swell is around 5ft from the SSW, with a period of 13 seconds. The combined energy is strong at 1285, but the surf quality is still only marginal. It’s not a top-tier day, but it’s the only time the wind and swell line up for a few clean ones. Just know, this spot is always packed, so you’ll be sharing the peak.
Before that, there’s a long stretch of nothing but poor surf until July 23rd. On Thursday, July 23rd, the morning has a 5ft SSW swell, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it’s messy. The afternoon bumps up to 5ft, but still with a light cross-onshore breeze. The quality is still marginal, and it’s not worth the drive.
The following week sees a few more pulses, but the wind stays tricky. By July 25th, the wind turns offshore for a brief window, giving us the best chance of the whole forecast. The swell is 5ft, which is a bit much for groms, but fine for the average surfer. The period is 13 seconds, so it’s a proper groundswell, and at a reef, it should hold up well.
After that, it drops off again. Sunday, July 26th, has a 3ft swell with a very long 19-second period, but the wind is onshore and the energy is still strong at 1230. It’s a frustrating tease.
So, bottom line: if you’re keen, circle Saturday, July 25th, for a morning session at Emery’s Left. The offshore wind is the key, but expect a crowd. For the rest of the run, it’s best to keep the board in the shed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | W 9 | WSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 136 | 154 | 249 | 148 | 130 | 171 | 203 | 154 | 144 | 181 | 103 | 144 | 366 | 246 | 361 | 432 | 354 | 306 | 249 | 357 | 492 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 2:00AM1.12m | 3:05PM1.48m | 3:37AM0.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 8:31PM0.58m | 8:06AM0.41m | 10:06PM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 13 | SSW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 136 | 57 | 113 | 77 | 26 | 54 | 131 | 154 | 117 | 88 | 86 | 144 | 366 | 246 | 361 | 432 | 307 | 247 | 249 | 357 | 492 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 8 | W 7 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 |
| kJ | 93 | 52 | 249 | 148 | 130 | 171 | 203 | 121 | 144 | 103 | 103 | 42 | 22 | 98 | 67 | 346 | 354 | 306 | 242 | 128 | 84 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 15 | SW 18 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 4 |
| kJ | 19 | 154 | 6 | 7 | 56 | 56 | 36 | 35 | 127 | 181 | 83 | 25 | 43 | 68 | 44 | 47 | 44 | 43 | 37 | 36 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | WNW 5 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 19 | 5 | 19 | 19 | 3 | 150 | 127 | 33 | 150 | 127 | 3 | 127 | 66 | 3 | 19 | 19 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
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