Surf Forecasts:
Emma Wood State Beach surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, S swell with 320 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. 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 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 8AM. 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+) | 11PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emma Wood State Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, groms, Rusty here. Let's talk about the next couple of weeks. It's a slow period, so keep your expectations in check.
The first few days are a total bust. From Monday, July 20th, right through the end of the month, the surf is poor. The swell is tiny, running 1ft to 3ft, and the wind is a total mess, constantly onshore or cross-onshore, leaving the surface choppy and bumpy. The energy is weak, with values like 213, 294, and 463, but it's not making any waves you'd want to ride. The water is a very unusual 69°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that's the only highlight.
We get a little bump as we move into August. On Friday, July 31st, the swell picks up a touch to 3ft from the S with a long period of 16 seconds. The energy climbs to 499, but it's still just a marginal call. The wind is light and offshore in the morning, which is a positive.
The only real window to look at, and it's a small one, is the morning of Friday, July 31st. The swell is 3ft from the S (16s), and the light offshore SW wind could clean it up at Emma Wood State Beach. The energy is moderate (499), so there's some power, but it's a long period swell on a beach and reef set-up, meaning it'll probably be a bit straight and fat. It's a beginner-friendly spot, so it's a decent chance to get a few waves without getting smashed. It's not going to be epic, but it's the best the forecast has to offer.
After that, it fades again. The first week of August is mostly poor, and the energy drops into the 70s and 80s by the 4th. It's a quiet stretch.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 173 | 166 | 103 | 133 | 128 | 204 | 140 | 136 | 155 | 302 | 280 | 215 | 222 | 219 | 180 | 180 | 171 | 253 | 251 | 216 | 209 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:18PM1.48m | 3:49AM0.91m | 4:10PM1.49m | 6:07AM0.84m | 5:06PM1.51m | 8:06AM0.90m | 6:01PM1.55m | 9:02AM0.98m | 6:50PM1.61m | 9:32AM1.04m | 7:34PM1.67m | 9:55AM1.08m | 8:12PM1.74m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:27AM0.39m | 10:24PM0.50m | 9:05AM0.60m | 11:57PM0.38m | 9:53AM0.77m | 1:09AM0.24m | 11:06AM0.87m | 2:01AM0.11m | 12:23PM0.91m | 2:41AM0.01m | 1:20PM0.90m | 3:14AM-0.06m | 2:04PM0.85m | 3:45AM-0.12m | |||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SSW 14 | SSW 12 | W 5 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 5 | S 14 | S 13 | W 6 | S 13 | S 13 | W 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 6 | W 8 | SSW 18 | W 6 |
| kJ | 173 | 166 | 51 | 133 | 106 | 27 | 140 | 136 | 41 | 302 | 280 | 52 | 222 | 219 | 36 | 111 | 109 | 33 | 46 | 216 | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | S 11 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | S 15 | W 5 | SSW 26 | S 13 | W 6 | W 7 | S 12 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 12 | SSW 19 | W 8 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 4 | 57 | 103 | 50 | 128 | 204 | 22 | 11 | 155 | 19 | 66 | 215 | 24 | 37 | 146 | 35 | 32 | 107 | 251 | 28 | 209 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 17 | W 13 | SSW 9 | S 13 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | S 18 | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 36 | 36 | 67 | 111 | 13 | 47 | 12 | 39 | 116 | 13 | 6 | 66 | 217 | 108 | 180 | 180 | 171 | 253 | 78 | 69 | 46 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 5 | W 4 | W 5 | W 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | — | — | — | — | W 7 | — | — | W 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 85 | 9 | 42 | 136 | 28 | 29 | 114 | — | — | — | — | 28 | — | — | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 99 | 27 | 14 | 99 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 263 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 99 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 6 | 19 | 72 | 9 |
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