Surf Forecasts:
Emma Wood State Beach surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 348 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with SW 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emma Wood State Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: this 16-day window for Emma Wood State Beach is a tough one. The data shows a long stretch of nothing really worth paddling out for. The whole first week and a half are basically a write-off for any decent surf.
From August 24th right through to around September 5th, the waves are tiny, the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and the quality is just poor. It’s a real bummer, because the combined swell energy (105) on the 24th is super weak, and even when it bumps up to moderate numbers like 301 on the 26th, the conditions are still marginal at best. The water is currently a very unusual 71°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only noteworthy thing.
There’s a long gap of day after day with no real recommendations. The swell direction is mostly from the SW or SSW, which is the optimum direction for this spot, but it’s just not enough size or clean enough. The waves rarely crack 3 ft, and when they do, like on the 26th, the period is short and the wind is messy.
The only hint of life comes in the second week. On September 4th, Friday afternoon, we see a slight pulse. The swell picks up to 2 ft from the SSW with a 17-second period, which is a long-period groundswell. The combined energy hits 340 (moderate), but the wind is a moderate cross-onshore from the W at 12 mph, which will chop it up. It’s still listed as “poor surf conditions,” so it’s not a standout by any means.
September 5th, Saturday morning, is probably the best of a bad bunch. You’ve got a 2 ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, with a light onshore breeze from the SW at 6 mph. The waves will be small, clean-ish, and the combined energy (257) is moderate. It’s a beginner-friendly height, but don’t expect any power. It’s inconsistent and the crowd profile at Emma Wood is often busy, so expect company for these tiny, slow waves.
Honestly, if you’re looking for a proper session, this forecast is a dud. The setup is a beach and reef, and with the persistent onshore and cross-onshore wind, it might look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of this period. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s not a single true standout. Keep an eye on it, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 17 | W 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 6 |
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46 | 70 | 69 | 66 | 110 | 212 | 193 | 134 | 127 | 132 | 79 | 140 | 146 | 270 | 258 | 229 | 223 | 193 | 140 | 118 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:56PM1.71m | 9:34AM1.23m | 8:30PM1.78m | 9:52AM1.29m | 9:03PM1.82m | 10:11AM1.37m | 9:35PM1.80m | 10:33AM1.44m | 10:09PM1.73m | 10:56AM1.52m | 10:45PM1.61m | 11:21AM1.59m | 11:26PM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:13AM-0.05m | 2:31PM0.70m | 3:38AM-0.09m | 3:03PM0.60m | 4:01AM-0.09m | 3:37PM0.51m | 4:25AM-0.05m | 4:13PM0.42m | 4:48AM0.02m | 4:51PM0.36m | 5:12AM0.14m | 5:35PM0.31m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
7:34 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 13 | W 5 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 16 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 |
41 | 13 | 13 | 58 | 21 | 212 | 193 | 134 | 127 | 132 | 56 | 117 | 96 | 58 | 41 | 229 | 83 | 74 | 59 | 62 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 5 | S 12 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | W 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
46 | 58 | 58 | 5 | 110 | 25 | 18 | 31 | 50 | 38 | 79 | 44 | 146 | 270 | 258 | 39 | 220 | 193 | 140 | 118 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SSW 19 | S 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | S 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 14 | SSE 13 |
14 | 70 | 69 | 66 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 54 | 33 | 54 | 76 | 140 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 6 | 28 | 28 | 4 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 5 | WNW 6 |
4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 109 | 45 | 48 | 223 | 50 | 53 | 94 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 3 | 38 | 19 | 6 | 51 | 27 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 51 | 58 | 13 |
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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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