Surf Forecasts:
Emma Wood State Beach surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period, SSW swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s 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 (Aug 18) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s 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 0.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emma Wood State Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Emma Wood State Beach has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’m looking at a pretty flat and quiet stretch ahead. The first surf recommendation doesn’t show up until Sunday, August 30th, and even then it’s a marginal call. That means we’ve got a long gap of about 12 days from the start of the period with no real surf on offer. The forecasts can change, so don’t lose all hope, but right now it’s a waiting game.
The only day that even gets a nod is Sunday, August 30th, with a morning session at Emma Wood State Beach. It’s a beach and reef setup, fairly exposed to the SW. We’re looking at a small swell from the SSW at 2ft, with a period of 16 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, so it’ll have some energy and shape, but at a beach break it might run a bit straight. The combined energy is moderate at 370, so there’s some life in the water. The wind is light from the SW, which is technically offshore for this break, and that’s a major positive—clean conditions will make the most of the small waves. The water temp is about average for this time of year. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and the crowds are often there, so expect some company.
That’s really the only standout, and it’s a very marginal one. The rest of the 16 days show poor surf conditions with tiny swell and cross-onshore winds. The swell energy stays low, often under 200, and the wave heights rarely get above 2ft. Not much to write home about.
Keep your eyes on the horizon, but don’t hold your breath. This is a quiet spell for Emma Wood.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | W 11 | SSW 13 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 116 | 146 | 104 | 81 | 130 | 138 | 85 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 35 | 58 | 34 | 60 | 43 | 71 | 50 | 50 | 68 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 1:50AM1.03m | 1:56PM1.49m | 3:37AM0.86m | 2:48PM1.44m | 4:04PM1.41m | 8:55AM1.01m | 5:27PM1.44m | 8:52AM1.08m | 6:31PM1.52m | 9:04AM1.13m | 7:18PM1.62m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:09PM0.42m | 7:11AM0.61m | 9:34PM0.44m | 7:26AM0.79m | 11:19PM0.40m | 00:43AM0.29m | 10:39AM1.03m | 1:36AM0.18m | 12:31PM0.99m | 2:15AM0.08m | 1:22PM0.91m | 2:45AM0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 5 |
| kJ | 30 | 33 | 39 | 49 | 58 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 12 | 17 | 57 | 18 | 60 | 39 | 15 | 9 | 8 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 116 | 146 | 104 | 81 | 130 | 138 | 85 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 35 | 58 | 29 | 33 | 43 | 71 | 33 | 34 | 68 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | S 9 | SSW 13 | S 9 | W 14 | W 14 | W 13 | W 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | SSW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 7 | 2 | 33 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 27 | 20 | 13 | 34 | 30 | 30 | 19 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | — | — | W 3 | W 5 |
| kJ | 52 | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | — | — | 8 | 28 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 99 | 19 | 0 | 99 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 27 | 19 | 6 |
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