Surf Forecasts:
Emma Wood State Beach surf forecast from 15 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: Tuesday 21 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with 204 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s 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 0.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Emma Wood State Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it's a tough run for Emma Wood State Beach. We're looking at a long stretch of small, messy, and largely unrideable waves. The first real glimmer of anything decent doesn't show up until much later in the period. For the first week and a half, from July 14th right through to the 22nd, it's mostly poor surf conditions with tiny swell and cross-onshore winds. There's a bit of wave energy, but it's weak and the wind is just ruining it. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 65°, but that's about the only positive.
The first time we see anything worth a mention is on Thursday, July 23rd. The afternoon looks like a true standout. The wind goes glassy, turning the ocean into a mirror. The swell is from the south at 3 ft with a period of 13 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (311). It's not big, but with those conditions, it'll be clean and fun for a beginner-friendly wave. The break is fairly exposed, and with the optimal swell from the SW, the S direction is a good match.
Then, moving into the weekend of July 24th and 25th, the swell really starts to build. By Saturday morning, July 25th, we have a 5 ft south swell with a long 15-second period. The combined energy is strong (1003), so there's a lot of power in the water. However, the wind is a problem. It's mostly onshore or cross-onshore, making it choppy and messy. This is only for confident surfers, as the size and period will make it punchy and tricky, especially for a beach break setup. The long period also means it'll be fat and straight-breaking at times, and the crowds at Emma Wood are often there, so it won't be a secret.
The last few days of the month, July 26th to 29th, see the swell drop back down, but it's still plagued by poor wind conditions, so nothing really comes together.
So, to sum it up: the wave window is a long one, but the good surf is limited. The only clear standout is the glassy afternoon on July 23rd. If you want clean, small waves, that's your window. The bigger swell on the 25th is there, but only if you're willing to fight the wind and the crowds. It's a lean period, so keep an eye on the forecasts, as things can always change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 19 | W 9 | W 17 | W 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 12 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 51 | 49 | 48 | 42 | 53 | 133 | 99 | 56 | 76 | 52 | 49 | 108 | 83 | 70 | 145 | 145 | 127 | 115 | 122 | 127 | 175 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 9:55PM2.17m | 11:41AM1.30m | 10:43PM2.07m | 12:22PM1.35m | 11:30PM1.90m | 1:03PM1.39m | 00:19AM1.66m | 1:46PM1.43m | 1:12AM1.39m | 2:31PM1.46m | 2:16AM1.12m | 3:18PM1.48m | 3:49AM0.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:46PM0.60m | 5:16AM-0.51m | 4:39PM0.56m | 5:57AM-0.41m | 5:33PM0.55m | 6:36AM-0.25m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 |
 | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | 8:06 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | W 5 | W 5 | W 7 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 9 | W 8 | W 6 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 5 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 51 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 53 | 133 | 99 | 41 | 76 | 34 | 11 | 108 | 83 | 70 | 112 | 95 | 87 | 89 | 82 | 20 | 175 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 9 | SW 14 | SSE 4 | SW 15 | W 7 | S 11 | W 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 5 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 5 |
| kJ | 49 | 33 | 32 | 42 | 26 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 33 | 3 | 34 | 17 | 23 | 43 | 145 | 145 | 19 | 115 | 122 | 127 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 17 | W 17 | W 16 | W 16 | W 5 | W 15 | W 15 | SW 16 | W 5 | W 5 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 16 | 49 | 48 | 16 | 40 | 14 | 14 | 56 | 58 | 52 | 49 | 45 | 44 | 4 | 39 | 39 | 127 | 8 | 4 | 48 | 28 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 2 | W 5 | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | SE 2 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 14 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 36 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 69 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 263 | 0 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 27 | 6 | 99 | 91 | 0 | 97 | 42 | 0 | 263 | 19 | 0 | 42 | 19 | 6 | 19 |
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