Surf Forecasts:
Emma Wood State Beach surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW 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★+): Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s 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 (Aug 28) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m 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 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. 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 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| 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 everyone, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s coming our way for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a tough stretch. We’re looking at a long, dry run with not much to get stoked about. The data shows a solid 10 days of poor surf, starting from Friday the 28th of August all the way through to the 6th of September. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1ft to 2ft from the SSW, and the winds are blowing onshore or cross-onshore nearly every day. The combined wave energy is weak to moderate at best, hitting a few hundred (like 400 on the 29th morning) but the quality just isn’t there. It’s a frustrating start for sure.
Friday 28th August to Sunday 6th September: Honestly, forget it. The waves are tiny, the period is all over the place, and the wind is wrong. The 7th of September Monday morning shows a little glimmer – a glassy moment with the wind dropping to almost nothing (3 mph) and the water going flat calm. Swell is still only 1ft with a very long period of 15 seconds from the SSW, and the combined energy is low (157). It’s surfable but very ordinary. You might get a knee-high ripple if you’re desperate, but don’t expect much.
Monday 7th September afternoon and Tuesday 8th – back to poor conditions, with the wind picking up again. The swell bumps up a touch on Wednesday 9th September morning to 3ft from the S, with a period of 12 seconds and moderate energy (362). The wind is light offshore (SW at 6 mph), so if you’re a total beginner, this might be your best bet for a tiny, clean wave. But it’s still marginal and the tide might mess with it.
The only real standout, if you can call it that, is Thursday 10th September morning. We’ve got a 3ft swell from the S, period of 10 seconds, and light offshore wind (SW at 6 mph). The combined energy is moderate (291). It’s not big, but it’s the cleanest window in the whole 16-day run. For a beginner-friendly spot like Emma Wood State Beach, this is probably the pick of the litter. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
After that, it fades back into tiny, poor-quality dribble right through to Saturday 12th September.
So, to sum it up: there’s nothing here for the experienced surfer. The whole 16-day window is a write-off for good waves. If you’re a learner or just want to get wet, aim for the morning of Thursday 10th September. Otherwise, keep the board in the car and the wax in the shed.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu night, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | SSW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 76 | 140 | 146 | 270 | 258 | 229 | 284 | 193 | 186 | 118 | 115 | 75 | 68 | 68 | 121 | 101 | 57 | 119 | 189 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:35PM1.80m | 10:33AM1.44m | 10:09PM1.73m | 10:56AM1.52m | 10:45PM1.61m | 11:21AM1.59m | 11:26PM1.44m | 11:50AM1.65m | 00:13AM1.24m | 12:23PM1.67m | 1:16AM1.03m | 1:06PM1.67m | 3:04AM0.86m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:25AM-0.05m | 4:13PM0.42m | 4:48AM0.02m | 4:51PM0.36m | 5:12AM0.14m | 5:35PM0.31m | 5:35AM0.28m | 6:24PM0.30m | 5:59AM0.45m | 7:25PM0.30m | 6:23AM0.62m | 8:47PM0.30m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 29 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | S 12 | W 5 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 32 | 61 | 27 | 41 | 103 | 99 | 86 | 57 | 68 | 45 | 22 | 75 | 12 | 68 | 121 | 101 | 57 | 119 | 189 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 |
| kJ | 53 | 28 | 146 | 270 | 258 | 229 | 284 | 193 | 186 | 118 | 85 | 71 | 43 | 38 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 8 | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SSW 19 | S 9 | WNW 9 | S 8 | S 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | S 13 | SSE 13 | SSW 14 | W 5 | SSW 13 | W 5 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | S 9 |
| kJ | 76 | 140 | 26 | 27 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 28 | 13 | 58 | 115 | 9 | 68 | 7 | 12 | 30 | 56 | 67 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 5 | — | W 5 | — | — | — | W 5 | — | W 4 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 91 | 33 | 61 | 186 | 50 | 84 | 71 | — | 12 | — | — | — | 27 | — | 8 | 29 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 27 | 37 | 0 | 51 | 19 | 19 | 51 | 19 | 0 | 91 | 19 | 0 | 104 | 19 | 0 | 99 | 19 | 0 |
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