Emma Wood State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's coming down the line for us.

It's a flat spell to start, no two ways about it. The first real chance of anything rideable won't pop up until around Tuesday the 25th. That's a solid ten days of not much happening at Emma Wood State Beach (United States). The place is a beach and reef setup, fairly consistent, so this stretch of quiet is a bit of a bummer.

But hang on. Late in the window, things get interesting. On Tuesday the 25th, we finally see a pulse of energy rolling in. The morning is marginal, with a 3 ft SSW swell, but the real standout is Tuesday afternoon. The wind is forecast to go glassy, almost nothing, and that's a game-changer. We're looking at a 4 ft swell from the S, with a period of 16 seconds – a proper groundswell. The combined wave energy hits 811 (moderate to strong). The water temperature is a warm 71°F, which is a massive 7° warmer than usual for this time of year – very unusual. This spot can get crowded often, but with the conditions lining up like that, it'll be worth sharing the lineup. The long period (16 seconds) means the waves will have plenty of grunt and shape, though at a beach and reef break like this, those long lines might wall up a bit.

Wednesday the 26th holds similar promise, with a 4 ft S swell in the morning and light winds, but the energy starts to fade through the afternoon. The morning of the 28th sees another pulse, a 3 ft SSW groundswell with an 18-second period, but the wind is then a bit of a question mark. After that, it backs off again. So, if you're looking for a window, that Tuesday the 25th afternoon is the top pick, with Wednesday morning as a solid runner-up. The rest is mostly small and choppy with those cross-onshore breezes.

Stay patient, keep an eye on those Tuesday afternoon winds. Rusty out.

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