Surf Forecasts:
Emma Wood State Beach surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, S swell with 520 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5PM. 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 (Mon 31st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
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 look at what’s coming up for our local stretch.
Honestly, for the next couple of weeks, it’s a bit of a flat spell. We’re looking at a long gap with no real surf to get excited about. From now until the 6th of September, the waves are just too small and messy to bother with. The energy is weak, with the combined swell energy barely getting into the low hundreds (165), and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, putting a chop on everything. It’s going to be a tough wait.
The first little glimmer of something shows up on the morning of Sunday, the 6th of September. We’ve got a modest 3 ft S swell creeping in, with a period of 14 seconds, giving it a bit of long-period groundswell feel. The combined energy is moderate (545). The wind is a light cross-onshore, which is not ideal but it’s light, so conditions might be okay. Still, it’s only a marginal call.
After that, the 7th of September looks like a write-off with strong winds and rain, and the surf quality is poor. Then things get smaller again. The best looking window in the whole outlook is actually the morning of the 14th of September. We get a 3 ft W swell with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is light and onshore, so it’ll be a bit bumpy but rideable. The energy is moderate (183). But it’s still a long way out, so keep your expectations in check.
The standout break, if you can call it that, is the only one on the cards: Emma Wood State Beach. It’s a beach and reef setup, fairly exposed to the SW swell. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so if you’re learning, that 3 ft stuff on the 14th might be your best bet for a couple of soft, forgiving waves. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
To be honest, 5th September through to the 6th of September might be the best you’ll see for a while, but even then, it’s not a standout. The 14th of September is the most promising date, but it’s a long shot. For now, I’d say keep the board in the car and hope the forecasts change. It’s a quiet run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun night, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | W 5 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 6 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SSE 14 |
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 kJ | 138 | 116 | 71 | 68 | 67 | 44 | 51 | 55 | 77 | 114 | 60 | 124 | 211 | 188 | 237 | 226 | 200 | 195 | 243 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:26PM1.44m | 11:50AM1.65m | 00:13AM1.24m | 12:23PM1.67m | 1:16AM1.03m | 1:06PM1.67m | 3:04AM0.86m | 2:04PM1.64m | 3:29PM1.62m | 7:34AM1.03m | 5:02PM1.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:35AM0.28m | 6:24PM0.30m | 5:59AM0.45m | 7:25PM0.30m | 6:23AM0.62m | 8:47PM0.30m | 6:48AM0.78m | 10:31PM0.23m | 00:02AM0.10m | 10:31AM1.00m | 1:04AM-0.05m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:17 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | SSE 11 | W 5 | W 5 | S 12 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 14 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 42 | 21 | 14 | 20 | 12 | 39 | 18 | 8 | 77 | 39 | 21 | 21 | 31 | 188 | 237 | 226 | 200 | 195 | 243 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 11 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 5 | S 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 5 | W 5 | S 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 138 | 116 | 71 | 42 | 67 | 44 | 33 | 55 | 9 | 64 | 27 | 124 | 211 | 7 | 7 | 93 | 162 | 160 | 152 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 13 | SSE 11 | SW 18 | S 10 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 6 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 29 | 28 | 49 | 68 | 38 | 12 | 17 | 42 | 67 | 77 | 60 | 47 | 45 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | W 4 | WNW 5 | — | W 5 | W 5 | — | W 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 71 | — | 19 | 38 | — | 11 | 51 | — | 16 | 114 | 25 | 49 | 65 | 14 | 10 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 68 | 19 | 0 | 77 | 19 | 0 | 51 | 19 | 0 | 51 | 27 | 0 | 90 | 19 | 0 | 99 | 19 | 0 |
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