
Surf Forecasts:
Emma Wood State Beach surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SSW swell with 243 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emma Wood State Beach over the next 16 days.
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.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
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179 | 177 | 144 | 142 | 137 | 123 | 121 | 125 | 126 | 108 | 118 | 118 | 105 | 101 | 101 | 75 | 56 | 54 | 133 | 139 | 133 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:23AM0.84m | 5:35PM1.74m | 7:52AM0.91m | 6:29PM1.89m | 8:52AM1.01m | 7:23PM2.02m | 9:39AM1.10m | 8:15PM2.13m | 10:21AM1.18m | 9:06PM2.19m | 11:01AM1.24m | 9:55PM2.17m | 11:41AM1.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:24AM0.27m | 10:39AM0.66m | 1:26AM0.02m | 11:48AM0.73m | 2:18AM-0.21m | 12:56PM0.75m | 3:05AM-0.39m | 1:57PM0.72m | 3:51AM-0.50m | 2:53PM0.66m | 4:34AM-0.54m | 3:46PM0.60m | 5:16AM-0.51m | 4:39PM0.56m | |||||||
— | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | |
8:12 | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
57 | 117 | 110 | 106 | 88 | 57 | 56 | 37 | 126 | 108 | 118 | 118 | 105 | 101 | 101 | 75 | 56 | 54 | 133 | 139 | 133 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 |
179 | 177 | 144 | 142 | 137 | 123 | 121 | 125 | 32 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 39 | 38 | 11 | 29 | 51 | 33 | 33 | 42 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 10 | SE 9 | S 20 | S 19 | W 18 | S 18 | W 17 | SW 21 | W 16 | SW 19 | WNW 8 | W 15 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 |
57 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 25 | 6 | 18 | 5 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 31 | 49 | 48 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | WSW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 19 | 72 | 0 | 95 | 99 | 0 | 55 | 51 | 0 | 54 | 19 | 0 | 51 | 19 | 0 | 38 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Emma Wood State Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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