Emma Wood State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it's a pretty flat spell we're in right now. We're looking at a long stretch of really small, weak surf. From Thursday the 9th of July right through to Friday the 17th of July, it's just a parade of poor surf conditions with hardly any energy in the water. The swell is tiny, mostly around 2ft to 3ft, and the wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, messing up what little wave there is. The combined swell energy is pitiful, hanging around the 100 to 296 range – just a weak pulse. You’d be better off doing something else for that whole first week plus.

There is a flicker of hope, but it's a long way off. Around Saturday the 18th of July, things start to look a little more interesting. The swell picks up a bit, getting to 3ft on Saturday afternoon from the S with a solid period of 17 seconds. That's a proper groundswell and the energy jumps to 715 (moderate energy). The wind is cross-onshore though, so it'll be a bit choppy. This is the best we've got to offer, but it’s still only a "questionable" call.

The pick of the whole period, if you can call it that, is Emma Wood State Beach. Come Saturday morning the 18th of July, we’ll see a 2ft S swell with a very long 18-second period. The combined energy is 423 (moderate energy). It’s small, sure, but that long period will give it some shape. The wind is a light cross-onshore breeze, so it should be clean enough. Keep in mind this spot is a beach and reef setup, and long-period S swells like this can be a bit tricky. It's a consistent spot, but crowds are often here, so expect company.

Sunday the 19th of July holds similar potential with a 4ft S swell (14-second period) and lighter winds, giving a combined energy of 538 (moderate energy). Again, it's marginal, but it's the most size we'll see. After that, it drops right back down into the flat stuff for the final few days of the outlook.

So, bottom line: a whole lot of nothing for the first nine days, and then a couple of days late in the second week (18th and 19th of July) that might just be worth a look if you're desperate. The rest is a write-off.

Rusty.

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