
Surf Forecasts:
Emma Wood State Beach surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SSW swell with 386 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM. 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 2s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emma Wood State Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: this is a tough stretch for Emma Wood State Beach. We’ve got a full 16 days ahead, but don’t get your hopes up too early. There’s a real dry spell kicking off the whole period.
We start on Sunday, July 26th, with a tiny 2ft SSW swell, but it’s wrapped in a cross-on wind and the surf quality is just poor. The water is a whopping 70°F – that’s much warmer than normal for this time of year, almost 7°F above average, which is really unusual. But the waves? Not worth paddling out for. The combined energy is weak (321) and the period is a very long 19 seconds, which can make a beach setup like this a bit wonky.
The whole first week stays flat and fuzzy. Monday through Thursday, we’re stuck with the same story: 2ft to 3ft SSW swell, onshore winds, and energy levels that barely climb into the moderate range (321 to 461). The period stays long, between 15 and 19 seconds, but with the wind and lack of size, it’s just not happening. The week ends on Friday, July 31st, with 3ft S swell, period dropping to 13 seconds, but still poor conditions. The energy is moderate (340-381), but the wind is onshore.
We hit a real flat spell from August 1st through August 6th. Swell sizes drop to 0.5ft-2ft, energy levels crash into the weak zone (37 to 76), and winds are cross-on or onshore. This is a proper gap in the surf – almost a full week of nothing worth talking about.
Then, on Friday, August 7th, we see a glimmer. The morning brings a 1ft SSW swell, but the period jumps back to 19 seconds, and the energy climbs to 132 (weak). Still, the wind is onshore, and the surf is called poor. By the afternoon, we get 2ft at 19 seconds, energy at 190, but again, no clean conditions. This little pulse lasts through Saturday, August 8th, and Sunday, August 9th, with similar 2ft SSW swells, periods between 15-18 seconds, and energy in the 100-150 range. The winds are mixed, mostly onshore or cross-on.
The final calls on Monday, August 10th, are the same: 2ft SSW swell, energy barely hitting 100, and light cross-on winds. It’s a quiet end to the outlook.
So, what’s the best on offer? Honestly, there’s no standout. The consistent problem is the wind. Even when the swell is present, the onshore and cross-on winds ruin any chance of clean faces. The long periods (15-19 seconds) suggest some groundswell energy, but for a beach and reef setup like this, it often breaks too straight and doesn’t hold shape well. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, given the persistent cross-on wind and small, choppy conditions.
Hang in there, folks. It’s a flat spell, but the forecasts can change. Keep an eye on the horizon.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
216 | 209 | 280 | 312 | 255 | 267 | 336 | 306 | 298 | 223 | 203 | 188 | 181 | 324 | 289 | 320 | 290 | 277 | 205 | 130 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:12PM1.74m | 10:16AM1.11m | 8:47PM1.80m | 10:38AM1.15m | 9:20PM1.84m | 11:00AM1.19m | 9:52PM1.84m | 11:25AM1.23m | 10:24PM1.80m | 11:51AM1.28m | 10:57PM1.70m | 12:18PM1.34m | 11:34PM1.55m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:04PM0.85m | 3:45AM-0.12m | 2:40PM0.79m | 4:13AM-0.16m | 3:14PM0.73m | 4:40AM-0.17m | 3:48PM0.68m | 5:07AM-0.16m | 4:24PM0.64m | 5:33AM-0.12m | 5:03PM0.62m | 5:58AM-0.03m | 5:46PM0.59m | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | W 6 |
40 | 54 | 54 | 58 | 52 | 267 | 336 | 306 | 298 | 223 | 203 | 128 | 181 | 324 | 289 | 320 | 290 | 277 | 205 | 44 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | S 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 5 | W 5 | W 7 | SSW 11 |
216 | 209 | 280 | 312 | 255 | 73 | 55 | 78 | 78 | 161 | 162 | 188 | 87 | 16 | 48 | 29 | 19 | 14 | 24 | 130 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 14 | W 8 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | — | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 |
12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 29 | 51 | 73 | 96 | 34 | 27 | 57 | 39 | 14 | — | 33 | 33 | 23 | 15 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 6 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 91 | 19 | 0 | 91 | 19 | 0 | 97 | 19 | 0 | 99 | 19 | 9 | 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).
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