Surf Forecasts:
Emma Wood State Beach surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 15 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, WNW swell with 198 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 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 real – the next two weeks are a total bummer for surf. Emma Wood State Beach is the only spot we’ve got data on, and it’s looking rough. There’s a big gap with nothing worthwhile until Thursday, July 23rd. Before that, it’s all poor surf.
The water is 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s nice, but the waves are a no-show.
From July 13th through July 22nd, it’s all junk. Swell heights are tiny, from 1.0ft to 3ft, and the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. The combined energy is weak, mostly in the low 100s, which is just not enough. Don’t even think about it.
The first real chance comes on Thursday, July 23rd. The morning shows a 3ft swell from the S, with a 14-second period, and the energy jumps to 346. The wind is a light cross-on, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The afternoon gets a little better with a 3ft S swell at 13 seconds and energy at 442. This is still just “marginal” – small, weak, and the tide might mess with it. For a beginner, this could be a fun knee-slapper, but it’s not exciting.
The next day, Friday, July 24th, the morning is similar: 3ft from the S, 14-second period, energy at 452. Winds are light and onshore, so it’s clean enough. The afternoon drops back to poor with the same size but a cross-on wind.
The best bet, if you can call it that, is the morning of Friday, July 24th. That’s the only time the energy tops 400 (452) with a clean-ish wind. The swell is a long-period groundswell (14 seconds) from the S, which is decent for Emma Wood. The size is 3ft, so it’s beginner-friendly. But crowds are “often” there, so don’t expect peace and quiet. It’s a stretch to call it a standout, but it’s the best on offer.
After that, it’s back to poor surf for the rest of the month. So, if you’re desperate, try the morning of Friday, July 24th for a small, clean session. Otherwise, it might be time to check out the kite gear, because the cross-shore wind and small swell might be more fun for a different kind of ride.
Stay patient, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | W 5 | SW 18 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 17 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 101 | 74 | 29 | 51 | 78 | 51 | 45 | 92 | 133 | 133 | 61 | 68 | 52 | 56 | 150 | 83 | 127 | 143 | 145 | 127 | 98 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on |
High Tide | 9:06PM2.19m | 11:01AM1.24m | 9:55PM2.17m | 11:41AM1.30m | 10:43PM2.07m | 12:22PM1.35m | 11:30PM1.90m | 1:03PM1.39m | 00:19AM1.66m | 1:46PM1.43m | 1:12AM1.39m | 2:31PM1.46m | 2:16AM1.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:53PM0.66m | 4:34AM-0.54m | 3:46PM0.60m | 5:16AM-0.51m | 4:39PM0.56m | 5:57AM-0.41m | 5:33PM0.55m | 6:36AM-0.25m | 6:31PM0.55m | 7:15AM-0.05m | 7:36PM0.56m | 7:51AM0.17m | 8:53PM0.55m | 8:27AM0.39m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 |
 | 8:09 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | 8:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 5 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | W 6 | W 5 |
| kJ | 101 | 74 | 29 | 51 | 22 | 51 | 45 | 92 | 133 | 133 | 61 | 68 | 33 | 17 | 150 | 83 | 127 | 103 | 92 | 30 | 13 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 9 | SW 14 | SE 4 | SW 15 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 5 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 7 | 6 | 6 | 49 | 33 | 32 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 33 | 4 | 56 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 143 | 145 | 57 | 54 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | S 12 | W 15 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 17 | W 17 | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | WNW 6 | W 6 | SW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 15 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 49 | 48 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 56 | 58 | 52 | 49 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 10 | 10 | 127 | 98 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 3 | — | W 4 | W 5 | — | W 5 | — | — | SW 5 | SE 2 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 5 | — |
| kJ | 8 | 1 | — | 2 | 78 | — | 29 | — | — | 7 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 59 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 11 | 27 | 263 | 0 | 51 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 36 | 0 | 16 | 54 | 13 | 98 | 51 | 0 | 98 | 19 | 0 | 99 |
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