Surf Forecasts:
Emma Wood State Beach surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 348 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
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 the local stretch, Emma Wood State Beach. It’s a beach and reef setup that’s fairly exposed to the southwest swell window, and it’s a beginner-friendly spot. The water’s sitting at a very unusual 71°F right now, which is a whopping 7°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s freakishly warm.
Honestly, the outlook for the next 16 days is a tough one. The first real window of surfable conditions doesn’t show up until Thursday afternoon, 27 August. Even then, it’s small. We’re looking at a 2ft swell from the S with a 12-second period, and the combined swell energy is moderate at 222. The wind goes glassy, though, so it’ll be clean. That’s the one bright spot. But the wave comment calls it "very ordinary," so don’t expect much. It’s a tiny window for a beginner to get a few wobbly ones.
After that, it’s a long, dead stretch. From Friday the 28th all the way through to Tuesday the 8th of September, the forecasts are all marked "poor surf conditions." The wind is mostly light cross-onshore or onshore, and the swell bounces between 1ft and 2ft. The energy is weak to moderate, with readings like 95, 131, and 138. It’s flat, blown out, or just not worth paddling out for.
Then, the last two days of the forecast—Wednesday the 9th of September—show a bit of a pulse. In the morning, we see a 3ft S swell with a 15-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 527 (strong). By the afternoon, it builds to 3ft from the S, with a 16-second period and energy hitting 738 (strong). That’s a long-period groundswell, which means the waves will have some shape and power, but at a beach-and-reef spot like this, those long lines might break a bit straight. The wind is onshore and cross-onshore, so it’ll be choppy. The wave comment still says "poor surf conditions," so the quality is ruined by the wind.
There is no standout session here. The Thursday afternoon glassy window is the closest thing to a pick, but it’s tiny. For the rest, you’re better off checking the forecast closer to the time. Some seasons are just like this.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | SW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 |
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 kJ | 110 | 209 | 141 | 119 | 50 | 89 | 76 | 140 | 146 | 270 | 261 | 229 | 220 | 193 | 186 | 118 | 79 | 73 | 225 |
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 | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:30PM1.78m | 9:52AM1.29m | 9:03PM1.82m | 10:11AM1.37m | 9:35PM1.80m | 10:33AM1.44m | 10:09PM1.73m | 10:56AM1.52m | 10:45PM1.61m | 11:21AM1.59m | 11:26PM1.44m | 11:50AM1.65m | 00:13AM1.24m | ||||||
Low Tide | 3:38AM-0.09m | 3:03PM0.60m | 4:01AM-0.09m | 3:37PM0.51m | 4:25AM-0.05m | 4:13PM0.42m | 4:48AM0.02m | 4:51PM0.36m | 5:12AM0.14m | 5:35PM0.31m | 5:35AM0.28m | 6:24PM0.30m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:24 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | W 8 | S 11 | W 9 | W 8 | W 5 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 30 | 209 | 141 | 119 | 50 | 89 | 74 | 63 | 34 | 52 | 106 | 101 | 68 | 57 | 54 | 45 | 21 | 73 | 225 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 5 | S 10 | W 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 5 | W 5 |
| kJ | 110 | 26 | 18 | 14 | 50 | 39 | 54 | 28 | 146 | 270 | 261 | 229 | 220 | 193 | 186 | 118 | 79 | 8 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SSW 19 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 64 | 64 | 63 | 54 | 46 | 33 | 76 | 140 | 26 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 28 | 28 | 35 | 51 | 48 | 46 | 17 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 6 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | — | W 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 109 | 33 | 64 | 164 | 39 | 31 | 66 | — | 10 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 6 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 263 | 19 | 6 | 51 | 19 | 0 | 93 | 19 |
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