
Surf Forecasts:
Emma Wood State Beach surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, WNW swell with 298 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 1.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 8PM. 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 (Fri 3rd Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Mon 6th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emma Wood State Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the menu for Emma Wood State Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I'm looking at this forecast and it’s a bit of a heartbreaker. Right now and for most of the next 16 days, we're dealing with some real small, weak stuff. The wave energy is low, mostly hanging around the 100 to 200 mark (moderate to weak), and the winds are coming in cross-on or onshore, which is just chopping up what little bump there is. The swell is tiny – we're talking 1ft to 2ft from the SSW with a solid period, which for a beach and reef setup like this means it's long-period groundswell but just not enough size to do anything with. It's basically flat to knee-high junk. There’s a long stretch here from July 2nd all the way through the middle of the month where I just can’t get excited about a single session.
Now, there is one small blip on the radar. Keep your eyes on Wednesday, July 15th. That afternoon, the wind is forecast to drop to absolutely glassy, and we see a 2ft swell from the West. It’s still tiny and the energy is weak (100), but glassy conditions are a massive positive. It’ll be crumbly, clean, and small – maybe a fun little longboard session if you’re desperate. But let’s be real, it’s for the dedicated soul surfer, not a standout day. The water temp is a touch above normal at 63° F, so it’s comfortable without a big suit. Don't expect any crowds worth worrying about given the quality, but it can get a few folks out there sometimes.
The rest of the second week? More of the same. Small W and SSW pulses, mostly cross-on breezes. Nothing to write home about. It’s a lean forecast for Emma Wood.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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104 | 54 | 144 | 99 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 121 | 79 | 116 | 100 | 100 | 149 | 286 | 178 | 178 | 237 | 234 | 179 | 179 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on |
High Tide | 11:11PM1.69m | 1:19PM1.13m | 11:47PM1.57m | 1:54PM1.18m | 00:28AM1.41m | 2:31PM1.26m | 1:19AM1.22m | 3:10PM1.35m | 2:33AM1.02m | 3:54PM1.47m | 4:22AM0.87m | 4:43PM1.60m | 6:23AM0.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:09PM0.79m | 6:41AM-0.10m | 5:55PM0.80m | 7:13AM-0.01m | 6:51PM0.80m | 7:44AM0.10m | 8:03PM0.77m | 8:17AM0.24m | 9:31PM0.68m | 8:54AM0.39m | 11:05PM0.50m | 9:39AM0.54m | 00:24AM0.27m | 10:39AM0.66m | |||||||
— | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | |
8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:12 | — | 8:10 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | W 4 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | W 6 | W 7 | W 9 | W 7 | W 10 |
104 | 9 | 144 | 99 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 121 | 79 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 41 | 286 | 178 | 60 | 70 | 76 | 97 | 148 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 5 | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 6 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
57 | 54 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 116 | 100 | 100 | 98 | 24 | 54 | 178 | 237 | 234 | 179 | 179 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | WNW 12 | S 11 | SW 14 | S 20 | S 9 | W 9 | S 11 |
9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 37 | 73 | 36 | 34 | 34 | 45 | 90 | 78 | 149 | 14 | 9 | 54 | 67 | 2 | 45 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | W 4 | W 3 | — | — | W 3 | — | — | W 4 | W 5 | — | W 5 | W 6 | — | W 6 | WNW 6 | — | W 4 | — | — |
11 | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 10 | 37 | — | 34 | 74 | — | 33 | 150 | — | 33 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 0 | 105 | 19 | 0 | 535 | 19 | 0 | 99 | 19 | 0 | 51 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 27 | 0 | 51 |
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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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