Emery s Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for this stretch.

We’re looking at a pretty quiet period ahead, with the first real action not showing up until the start of the weekend. There’s a bit of a gap before anything worth paddling out for, so don’t be in a rush to wax up early in the week.

The standout window centers around Sunday the 6th through Monday the 7th. The swell builds and holds some decent weight, with wave energy climbing into a solid moderate range (combined energy around 1064 to 1271). That’s the best we’re going to see.

Emery’s Left is the spot to keep in mind here. It’s a very consistent reef break, exposed to the west, and it handles a south-southwest swell pretty well. On Sunday the 6th, we’ve got morning surf around 6ft from the SSW, with a 14-second period. Winds are light and cross-shore in the morning – that’s key. It keeps things clean, with just a little crossing ripple on the surface. The afternoon sees the swell bump to 6ft and winds shifting light offshore from the west. That combo makes for some pretty good-looking waves. It’s a setup that will hold shape nicely on the reef.

Monday the 7th keeps that 6ft swell going through the morning, but the wind turns light cross-onshore, so it’s not quite as polished. Still, there’s size and energy there. If you’re looking for the pick of the bunch, Sunday is your day. Keep in mind, this reef break can draw a crowd, so expect company out there when it’s working.

The rest of the period dribbles out into smaller, weaker surf. After Tuesday the 8th, the combined energy drops off fast, and we’re into knee-to-waist high stuff with poor conditions more often than not. The last week of the outlook is pretty slim pickings – small swell, mediocre winds, and not much to get excited about. Even a very long-period pulse around the 17th and 18th (22 seconds and 21 seconds) only delivers 2ft to 2ft of height, with cross-onshore breezes messing things up. That’s a tough ask.

Water temp? No anomaly noted, so it’s about average for this time of year – nothing shocking once you’re in.

So, bottom line: Sunday the 6th is your best bet. Get down to Emery’s Left for some fun, chest-to-head-high reefs with light winds and solid energy. After that, it’s a slow fade.

Rusty.

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