
Surf Forecasts:
Emma Wood State Beach surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, S swell with 394 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with S 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emma Wood State Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. The data shows a long stretch of days where the surf is just not cooperating, so we’re going to have to be patient.
There’s a gap right from the start. The first real sniff of anything worth talking about comes on the 5th of September, but even then, it’s a hard pass. Emma Wood State Beach is a beginner-friendly beach and reef break, fairly exposed to the swell, but the conditions are just ugly. The water is sitting at 70°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – over five degrees warmer than average, so that’s a weird one. The swell on Saturday the 5th is a tiny 2ft from the SSW, with a long period of 16 seconds, but the wind is a cross-on from the W at 9 mph, making it choppy and messy. The combined energy is weak at 358, and it’s just poor surf. This theme carries on day after day.
From the 6th through to the 12th of September, it’s the same sad story. Small swells, mostly around 2ft to 3ft, with periods that bounce around. The wind is constantly cross-onshore or onshore, from the WSW or W, at 6 to 12 mph. The wave energy stays in the low to moderate range (between 144 and 447), but every single report comes back as “poor surf conditions.” There’s nothing to get excited about.
The 13th of September brings a slight change – a 4ft swell from the WNW, but the period drops to a short 6 seconds, and again, cross-onshore wind at 9 mph. The energy is 204, which is moderate, but it’s still poor. The rest of the week into the 19th and 20th continues the pattern: tiny swells, poor wind, and zero scores across the board.
The only standout, and I mean the only one, is Sunday the 19th of September. On Saturday afternoon the 19th, we get a bump to 6ft from the W, period of 6 seconds, with light cross-onshore wind at 6 mph. The combined energy jumps to 315 (moderate). But here’s the thing – the 6ft is over the 5ft mark, so it’s getting a bit sizey for beginners, and with a short period like that, it’s going to be a bit of a mess. It’s still the best of a bad bunch, but don’t get your hopes up too high. The morning of the 20th also has a clean-looking 2ft from the SW with a long 19-second period, but the wind is onshore, and the energy is weak at 227.
Honestly, there’s nothing here that’s going to have you calling in sick. The wind is the main killer, and the swell is just too small or poorly directed. For a beach and reef setup like Emma Wood, this kind of extended flat spell is a bit more normal than we’d like. Forecasts can change, but right now, I wouldn’t be waxing up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
215 | 220 | 281 | 277 | 388 | 345 | 319 | 244 | 277 | 209 | 112 | 93 | 71 | 115 | 193 | 171 | 164 | 118 | 106 | 104 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 5:02PM1.68m | 8:00AM1.16m | 6:18PM1.79m | 8:27AM1.27m | 7:17PM1.89m | 8:54AM1.39m | 8:08PM1.94m | 9:21AM1.50m | 8:53PM1.94m | 9:49AM1.60m | 9:36PM1.86m | 10:17AM1.68m | 10:18PM1.72m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:04AM-0.05m | 12:16PM0.90m | 1:51AM-0.17m | 1:20PM0.73m | 2:31AM-0.23m | 2:11PM0.55m | 3:07AM-0.23m | 2:56PM0.39m | 3:39AM-0.17m | 3:39PM0.27m | 4:09AM-0.06m | 4:22PM0.18m | 4:37AM0.09m | |||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
7:17 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:14 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 11 | SSW 17 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
125 | 171 | 281 | 277 | 388 | 345 | 319 | 244 | 277 | 209 | 112 | 77 | 48 | 65 | 193 | 29 | 46 | 27 | 27 | 33 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 5 | W 4 | SSW 18 | W 5 | SW 19 | SW 17 | W 4 | W 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
215 | 220 | 107 | 142 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 31 | 12 | 93 | 71 | 10 | 13 | 171 | 164 | 118 | 106 | 104 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 12 | SW 10 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | S 22 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
18 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 31 | 9 | 42 | 33 | 30 | 115 | 40 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 26 | 21 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 11 | — | — | — | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | W 4 | — | W 3 | — | — | W 4 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 46 | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 7 | — | 5 | — | — | 2 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 13 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 58 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
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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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