Surf Forecasts:
Emma Wood State Beach surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 220 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM. 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+) | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emma Wood State Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’ve had a good look at the forecast for Emma Wood State Beach. Gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough stretch coming up. This is a beach and reef setup that’s fairly exposed to the swell, but the numbers just aren’t lining up for a decent paddle.
Right from the start, through Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th, we’re looking at weak, undersized swell. We’re talking about 2 ft from the SSW with a long period around 14 to 16 seconds, but the combined energy is only between 171 and 201 (moderate at best, but really just background noise). The wind is on it or cross-on, and the surf quality is rated as poor. Not a single standout session in the first week.
The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there, but it won’t matter much when you’re staring at flat, choppy water.
The whole 16-day window is basically a blank. There are no good surf options on offer. The swell stays tiny, mostly 1 ft to 2 ft, with the combined energy rarely getting above 200 (moderate wave energy). The period is long, which normally means better shape, but with this little size it’s just not breaking with any power. The wind is almost always cross-on or onshore, keeping things messy.
The only real uptick is around the 29th of August, when we see a little bump to 2 ft from the SSW with a period of 16 seconds and combined energy hitting 206 (weak to moderate). The wind is light and cross-on, so it’s not clean, but it’s the best we get. Still, it’s not worth getting excited about – it’s too small for a proper ride.
For beginners, this is all too small and weak to learn on. For anyone else, there’s just nothing to chase. The setup here is more suited for a kite session with that onshore wind and small, choppy waves. Honestly, it’s a quiet run for the area, and it looks like we’ll be waiting for a proper change in the pattern.
Stay patient, folks. Forecasts can change, but for now, leave the boards at home.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 6 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | W 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
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 kJ | 220 | 160 | 144 | 140 | 140 | 120 | 98 | 146 | 68 | 86 | 130 | 138 | 85 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 35 | 34 | 34 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 11:59PM1.52m | 12:41PM1.57m | 00:48AM1.27m | 1:16PM1.54m | 1:50AM1.03m | 1:56PM1.49m | 3:37AM0.86m | 2:48PM1.44m | 4:04PM1.41m | 8:55AM1.01m | 5:27PM1.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:21AM0.19m | 7:05PM0.38m | 6:48AM0.41m | 8:09PM0.42m | 7:11AM0.61m | 9:34PM0.44m | 7:26AM0.79m | 11:19PM0.40m | 00:43AM0.29m | 10:39AM1.03m | 1:36AM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 |
| kJ | 220 | 160 | 144 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 63 | 66 | 68 | 86 | 49 | 30 | 25 | 40 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 15 | 26 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | W 5 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 11 | 8 | 9 | 140 | 140 | 120 | 80 | 146 | 68 | 81 | 130 | 138 | 85 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 35 | 34 | 34 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SW 13 | S 9 | W 14 | W 14 | WNW 8 | W 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 44 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 27 | 20 | 23 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 10 | 50 | 31 | 50 | 98 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 27 | 51 | 19 | 27 | 19 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 51 | 19 | 0 |
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