
Surf Forecasts:
Emma Wood State Beach surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, WNW swell with 160 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
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 – the outlook for Emma Wood State Beach over the next sixteen days is a tough one. We've got a long stretch of poor surf quality ahead, so I'll walk you through it.
The first couple of weeks are pretty flat, with only small, weak swells rolling in. From Friday 11 September right through to Sunday 20 September, the conditions are just not cooperating. We're looking at small waves, mostly around 1ft to 3ft, with a lot of onshore or cross-onshore wind. The water temp is sitting at 71°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that's a 8° anomaly, very unusual indeed. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate, hovering between (110) and (179) for most of this period, which just isn’t enough to get excited about.
There's a brief glimmer on Sunday 20 September afternoon. A long-period groundswell from the southwest at 2ft with a period of 18 seconds pushes the combined energy up to (297). That's moderate energy, but with such a long period (over 15 seconds) at a beach and reef setup, it might break a bit too straight for a good peak. Still, the wind is light and onshore, so it won't be a total washout. It's a marginal call, but it's the only thing that gets close.
From Monday 21 September through to Saturday 26 September, we're back to small, weak swells with poor surf quality. The energy drops back to the (96) to (220) range, and the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore. Nothing worth paddling out for, honestly.
The one true standout, as far as it goes, is Sunday 20 September afternoon. The swell direction (SW) matches the optimal direction perfectly, and the long period (18 seconds) means it'll have some shape, even if it's small. The light onshore breeze is better than the cross-onshore we see on other days, so it could be a session for the beginner-friendly waves at Emma Wood, but don't expect a classic. It's a promise, not a guarantee, being over a week out.
Honestly, for a fairly exposed beach and reef break like Emma Wood, this kind of quiet run is a bit of a bummer. It’s consistent enough here that it tends not to stay this poor for long, so forecasts can change. For now though, I’d keep the board in the car and maybe watch the horizon. If you’re desperate on that Sunday 20 September, you might get a few slow, clean lines, but don't hold your breath.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri night, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 16 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
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104 | 102 | 52 | 109 | 117 | 108 | 59 | 113 | 76 | 53 | 79 | 50 | 38 | 119 | 74 | 100 | 98 | 85 | 82 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 10:18PM1.72m | 10:44AM1.72m | 11:00PM1.54m | 11:11AM1.72m | 11:43PM1.34m | 11:38AM1.69m | 00:32AM1.15m | 12:06PM1.62m | 1:38AM0.97m | 12:37PM1.52m | 4:18AM0.88m | 1:21PM1.42m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:37AM0.09m | 5:04PM0.15m | 5:03AM0.27m | 5:47PM0.16m | 5:26AM0.45m | 6:34PM0.21m | 5:46AM0.63m | 7:28PM0.29m | 5:58AM0.79m | 8:42PM0.36m | 5:14AM0.91m | 10:25PM0.38m | |||||||
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 6 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 5 |
21 | 13 | 8 | 41 | 117 | 108 | 59 | 113 | 76 | 53 | 79 | 50 | 12 | 119 | 74 | 100 | 98 | 85 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | S 12 | W 4 | SSW 14 |
104 | 102 | 52 | 49 | 46 | 28 | 47 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 41 | 39 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 25 | 3 | 82 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | W 12 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | W 5 | S 10 | S 10 |
21 | 18 | 35 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 27 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 38 | 37 | 14 | 14 | 25 | 5 | 18 | 17 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | — | W 4 | WNW 6 | — | W 5 | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 2 | — | W 7 | W 3 | — |
43 | — | 15 | 109 | — | 29 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 6 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 0 | 91 | 19 | 6 | 51 | 27 | 19 | 91 | 19 | 0 | 91 | 99 | 0 | 91 | 51 | 0 | 105 | 19 |
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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).
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