
Surf Forecasts:
Emma Wood State Beach surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, S swell with 440 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Emma Wood State Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Emma Wood State Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Emma Wood State Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11AM. 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+) | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emma Wood State Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a good look at what's coming our way for the next couple of weeks. I'll be straight with you, it's not looking like a classic run for this stretch of coast, but there are a couple of tiny windows if you're desperate for a paddle.
The main issue is the wind. For the next week and a half, we're looking at a persistent cross-onshore or onshore breeze from the west to west-southwest. This is going to mess up the wave faces on most days, making conditions pretty average. The swell energy is there at times, with combined energy values ranging from weak (82) to moderate (457) depending on the day, but the wind is the enemy here.
Let's start at Emma Wood State Beach. This is a beach and reef setup, fairly exposed to the southwest, which is the direction most of the swell is coming from. The water is running at about 70°F which is a huge 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that's really unusual, and you'll definitely feel it if you get in.
The first few days, from the 4th to the 9th of September, are basically a write-off. The swell is small, around 2ft to 4ft from the south-southwest, and every session is either "poor surf conditions" or just marginal. The wind is on it from the wrong angles. Not worth the drive.
Now, there is a brief moment on the morning of Thursday the 10th. The wind goes glassy – dead calm from the south-southwest. The swell is a tiny 2ft from the southwest, but with a very long 17-second period. That long period will give it a bit of push, but it's really small and prone to closing out on a beach break like this. The combined energy is only 251, so it's weak. It's a session for a longboard or a foamie, and you'd need to be patient. This is probably the best on offer across the whole 16 days, but it's a borderline call.
After that, things turn ugly again. The 11th brings a jump in size to 5ft from the west, but the period drops to a horrible 6 seconds and the wind is howling at 16 mph cross-onshore. That's a total mess. From the 12th right through to the 19th of September, it's a long, drawn-out stretch of poor conditions. The swell is tiny to small, the wind is persistently cross-onshore, and every session is rated as poor. You'll see combined energy values drop as low as 82. There is literally nothing to recommend in that second week. The 17th of September morning has a 1ft swell from the southwest with a very long 20-second period, but the wind is onshore and it's just too small to matter. The long period at a beach break like this will also make it break pretty straight.
So, to sum it up: this forecast is a tough one. The only standout, and I use that term loosely, is the glassy morning on Thursday the 10th of September. If you have a longboard and zero expectations, you might find a few crumbly ones. For the rest of the period, save your energy. The forecast can change, but as it stands, it's a solid two-week gap with no real surf to speak of.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 17 | SSW 10 | SW 9 |
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188 | 179 | 223 | 212 | 207 | 173 | 289 | 366 | 388 | 440 | 427 | 427 | 324 | 356 | 183 | 225 | 189 | 138 | 142 | 281 | 121 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:29PM1.62m | 7:34AM1.03m | 5:02PM1.68m | 8:00AM1.16m | 6:18PM1.79m | 8:27AM1.27m | 7:17PM1.89m | 8:54AM1.39m | 8:08PM1.94m | 9:21AM1.50m | 8:53PM1.94m | 9:49AM1.60m | 9:36PM1.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:02AM0.10m | 10:31AM1.00m | 1:04AM-0.05m | 12:16PM0.90m | 1:51AM-0.17m | 1:20PM0.73m | 2:31AM-0.23m | 2:11PM0.55m | 3:07AM-0.23m | 2:56PM0.39m | 3:39AM-0.17m | 3:39PM0.27m | 4:09AM-0.06m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 9 |
188 | 179 | 223 | 212 | 168 | 173 | 289 | 366 | 388 | 440 | 427 | 427 | 324 | 356 | 183 | 225 | 189 | 138 | 94 | 151 | 118 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 5 | W 4 | W 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
59 | 82 | 78 | 126 | 207 | 152 | 54 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 120 | 37 | 69 | 115 | 142 | 127 | 121 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 10 | S 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WNW 9 | W 5 | SW 11 | SW 10 | W 11 | — | SW 10 | SW 18 | W 10 | W 11 | SSW 16 | W 11 | W 4 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 6 |
42 | 84 | 31 | 29 | 18 | 17 | 4 | 19 | 4 | 2 | — | 4 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | — | SSE 2 | SSW 10 | WNW 5 |
— | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | 4 | 19 | — | 1 | 281 | 24 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 90 | 19 | 0 | 91 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 27 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 6 | 19 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 19 |
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Information about the Emma Wood State Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Emma Wood State Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Emma Wood State Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Emma Wood State Beach 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 (Emma Wood State Beach) 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 Emma Wood State Beach 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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