Emma Wood State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.28° N 119.31° W

Emma Wood State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Emma Wood State Beach sea temperature is
18.0° C
1.5° 

Emma Wood State Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Emma Wood State Beach surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SSW swell with 273 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s 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 Wednesday (Jul 08) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) 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 0.2m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 8th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 8th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Most Powerful 5AM (Wed 8th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emma Wood State Beach over the next 16 days.


G'day, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – the outlook for Emma Wood State Beach is a lean one. We've got a whole heap of days ahead, but honestly, there's nothing worth paddling out for in the immediate future. The long-range has a couple of whispers that *might* turn into something, but it's a long wait.

For the first week or so, from Tuesday, July 7 right through to almost the end of the following week, it's a grim picture. Swell is tiny, mostly around 1.0 ft to 2 ft, and the winds are constantly onshore or cross-onshore from the WSW and SSW. The combined energy is weak, often sitting in the low 100s and below 100 (76 to 369), just not enough push. The water's a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 64°. Every report says "poor surf conditions," and I can't argue with that. It's a flat spell, plain and simple. For a spot that's fairly consistent, this is a tough run, but these things happen.

Now, from around Monday, July 20, there's a slight change. We start seeing swell from the South, with a combined energy that nudges into the moderate range (275 to 452). On Sunday, July 19, the afternoon shows a 3 ft S swell with a 14-second period (groundswell), combined energy of 452, and light winds. That's the biggest pulse we see. The next morning, Monday, July 20, has a 2 ft S swell, period at 13 seconds, with light SSW winds (on) and combined energy of 275, marked as "marginal" but the best we've seen. It's not a classic, but for Emma Wood, which is a beach and reef setup with a SW optimum, a clean S swell could offer a few fun ones. The biggest concern? By Monday afternoon the wind swings to a cross-onshore W at 12 mph, which will chop it up.

The real standout, by default, is the Sunday afternoon (July 19) through to Monday morning (July 20). The 3 ft S swell with that longer period and light winds offers the cleanest chance. It won't be big, but it could be your best bet. After that, it fades back into the small, onshore stuff. Keep an eye on that window, but don't hold your breath for anything epic.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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118
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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10
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5
SSW
15
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High Tide
3:54PM1.47m
4:22AM0.87m
4:43PM1.60m
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
Low Tide
11:05PM0.50m
9:39AM0.54m
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
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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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