Emery s Left Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.83° N 117.28° W

Emery s Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 08 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Emery s Left sea temperature is
24.0° C
4.1° 

Emery s Left surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Emery s Left surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, SW swell with 742 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 10th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 10th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sat 15th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emery s Left over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

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.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.4
SW
20
0.7
SW
13
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SW
14
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SW
18
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0.7
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16
0.8
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15
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
18
1.1
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
230
261
367
275
217
211
183
134
173
164
197
249
179
254
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239
273
263
255
742
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
20
WNW
10
WNW
15
W
10
WSW
5
W
10
WSW
10
SW
5
W
10
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15
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W
10
WSW
15
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10
WSW
10
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5
WNW
10
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15
WNW
10
NW
Wind State
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High Tide
6:02PM1.87m
8:35AM1.11m
7:03PM1.99m
9:08AM1.21m
7:56PM2.09m
9:39AM1.30m
8:45PM2.12m
10:12AM1.39m
9:31PM2.07m
10:44AM1.46m
10:14PM1.94m
11:17AM1.52m
10:58PM1.76m
Low Tide
11:16AM0.88m
1:47AM-0.18m
12:36PM0.81m
2:32AM-0.30m
1:37PM0.69m
3:12AM-0.36m
2:30PM0.57m
3:50AM-0.36m
3:19PM0.47m
4:25AM-0.28m
4:07PM0.40m
4:58AM-0.16m
4:55PM0.37m
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7:40
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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23
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Information about the Emery s Left Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Emery s Left provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Emery s Left can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Emery s Left surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Emery s Left) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Emery s Left may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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