Emma Wood State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 34.28° N 119.31° W

Emma Wood State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Emma Wood State Beach sea temperature is
20.9°C
3.3° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, S swell with 297 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 8PM. 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 (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Tue 25th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 26th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 14s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get real about what’s happening with our local stretch.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a tough stretch ahead. The next week and a half is looking pretty flat and messy, with only a few glimmers of hope way down the line. For the first week, from Saturday the 22nd of August all the way through to the end of the month, the surf is tiny and mostly pretty poor. You’ll see a few small pulses of south-southwest swell, but the energy is just not there. The first few days are barely breaking, with the odd morning showing only 1.0ft to 2ft of weak, short-period junky swell. The wind is light and mostly onshore or cross-onshore, which just adds to the chop. It’s a real grind for anyone looking for a proper wave. The water temperature is a notable 70°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year.

The first real sign of life comes on Wednesday afternoon, the 26th of August. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the south, with a period of 13 seconds (moderate energy at 371). It’s still marginal, but it’s the first hint of something more. The wind is light and onshore, so it’s not clean, but the energy is there. The following days, Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th, see a bit more size, but the quality remains poor or marginal at best. The conditions are just not cooperating.

Now, the standout, the one you’ve been waiting for – it’s a long-range call, but it’s the best on offer. Look at Friday the 4th of September. We’ve got a solid 3ft swell from the south-southwest, with a very long period of 19 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and the combined energy is a strong 703 (Saturday morning, the 5th, is even bigger at 3ft with 575). This is real deal energy. The downside is the wind. Both Friday morning and afternoon are showing light to gentle cross-onshore breezes, which will chop it up a bit. But for a beach and reef setup like Emma Wood State Beach, that long period south swell will have some punch. It’s going to be a bit of a challenge to get the cleanest wave, but if you’re patient, those sets will have some push. The swell is under 5ft, so it’s still manageable for most, but the long period means it’ll be a bit more powerful and the sets will be spaced out. This is the one to circle on the calendar. The crowds are "often" here, so expect company.

The last few days of the forecast, around the 6th of September, still have some energy, but the wind is a persistent cross-onshore, so it’s a similar story: marginal, lumpy, but with some underlying power from that south swell. It’s not a total washout, but it’s not a stand-out session either.

In short, the first week is a write-off. The second week, particularly the 4th and 5th of September, is your best bet for some real, albeit imperfect, waves. Keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
23
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
13
0.5
W
10
0.4
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SW
17
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
1.1
WNW
6
0.6
S
14
0.8
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13
0.9
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14
0.6
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
18
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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51
71
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57
68
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80
144
225
293
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132
56
140
146
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Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
WSW
15
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SW
10
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10
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10
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15
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:52AM1.08m
6:31PM1.52m
9:04AM1.13m
7:18PM1.62m
9:18AM1.17m
7:56PM1.71m
9:34AM1.23m
8:30PM1.78m
9:52AM1.29m
9:03PM1.82m
10:11AM1.37m
9:35PM1.80m
10:33AM1.44m
10:09PM1.73m
Low Tide
12:31PM0.99m
2:15AM0.08m
1:22PM0.91m
2:45AM0.01m
1:58PM0.80m
3:13AM-0.05m
2:31PM0.70m
3:38AM-0.09m
3:03PM0.60m
4:01AM-0.09m
3:37PM0.51m
4:25AM-0.05m
4:13PM0.42m
4:48AM0.02m
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6:22
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6:26
6:26
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7:36
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Temp °C
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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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