Emma Wood State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.28° N 119.31° W

Emma Wood State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Emma Wood State Beach sea temperature is
19.4° C
2.5° 

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 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 13s period, SSW swell with 307 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 17s period with W 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s 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 0.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Fri 17th Jul)1ft (0.3m) 17s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 20th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 21st Jul)3ft (0.9m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you—it’s a tough run. The only break worth talking about is Emma Wood State Beach, and even then, it’s a real struggle.

For the first few days, from Friday the 17th through to Sunday the 20th, we’re looking at tiny, weak swell. Swell heights are barely scraping 1.0ft, with a long period around 17 to 19 seconds, which would normally be exciting, but there’s just no energy behind it. The combined swell energy is sitting between 119 and 287, which is weak to moderate at best, but with those poor surf conditions flagged across the board, it’s not worth paddling out. Winds are light and variable, mostly onshore or cross-onshore, which doesn’t help.

Monday the 21st and Tuesday the 22nd see a slight bump in size, up to 3ft, but it’s still marginal. The swell direction shifts to SSW, and the period drops to 12-13 seconds. The energy picks up a bit (368 on Tuesday morning), but the forecast calls it marginal at best. The wind stays light and onshore, so you’re looking at soft, unappealing waves.

From Wednesday the 23rd right through to the end of the month, it’s a similar story. Swell heights hover around 1ft to 3ft, with periods ranging from 14 to 19 seconds. The combined energy climbs into the 300s and 400s, even hitting 631 on the 28th, which is moderate energy, but the wave comment is consistently “poor surf conditions.” There’s a persistent cross-onshore wind, mainly from the WSW, creating chop and making it messy. The water temperature is 67°F, which is 5°F warmer than normal—much warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick wetsuit, but that’s the only bright spot.

The best bet in this whole 16-day window is probably the morning of Thursday the 31st of July. You’ve got a 3ft swell from the south, period of 15 seconds, and combined energy of 521. It’s still only rated as “marginal”, and the wind is light and onshore, but it’s the closest we get to something rideable. Even then, it’s not a standout; it’s just the least bad option.

Overall, there’s a long gap of poor to marginal surf from the 17th right through to the 1st of August. This is a beach and reef setup, so with the small size and onshore wind, it’s more likely to be interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. Nothing here is consistent or quality. Don’t get your hopes up, but forecasts can change.

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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
19
0.3
W
17
0.3
W
17
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.3
W
16
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
17
0.7
S
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.5
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16
0.9
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13
0.9
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13
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
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15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
1.7
W
6
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
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14
0.7
S
13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
58
52
49
108
83
43
142
143
141
260
119
303
257
148
204
140
136
200
108
99
173
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
10
WSW
0
SW
10
SW
10
WSW
5
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10
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10
WSW
5
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10
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10
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5
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10
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15
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High Tide
1:03PM1.39m
00:19AM1.66m
1:46PM1.43m
1:12AM1.39m
2:31PM1.46m
2:16AM1.12m
3:18PM1.48m
3:49AM0.91m
4:10PM1.49m
6:07AM0.84m
5:06PM1.51m
8:06AM0.90m
6:01PM1.55m
Low Tide
6:31PM0.55m
7:15AM-0.05m
7:36PM0.56m
7:51AM0.17m
8:53PM0.55m
8:27AM0.39m
10:24PM0.50m
9:05AM0.60m
11:57PM0.38m
9:53AM0.77m
1:09AM0.24m
11:06AM0.87m
2:01AM0.11m
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8:07
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Temp °C
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19
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Feels °C
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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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