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 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Emma Wood State Beach sea temperature is
21.3°C
3.7° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 6s period, WNW swell with 291 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period with SW 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 (Aug 24) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.9m 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 2.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Mon 24th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Most Powerful11PM (Sat 29th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Right, let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks. To be straight with you, this stretch is a real tough one for surfers. We’re lookin’ at a solid 16-day window, but the first proper chance to get wet doesn’t show up until the 23rd of August, and even then it’s a struggle. There’s a bit of a gap at the start, but honestly, you’re not missing much.

The only spot in the game here is Emma Wood State Beach. It’s a beginner-friendly beach and reef setup, fairly consistent, but the vibe is off. The water is sitting at 70°F which is about 7°F warmer than normal for this time of year — that’s very unusual, feels like bathwater. The swell direction is mostly SSW, but the wind is a constant cross-onshore, which is killin’ any chance of quality. The combined wave energy is weak to moderate, ranging from 59 to 556, which is a lot of energy for not much actual rideable face. The swell heights are tiny, between 1.0 ft and 5 ft, and the period is all over the place. On the 28th of August, you get a 19-second period swell, but it’s only 1 ft, so it’s a long-wait groundswell that’ll just fizzle on the beach. That kind of long period is better suited to a point or reef, but here it’s just a tease.

The best on offer, and I’m scrapin’ the barrel here, is probably the morning of the 5th of September. You’ve got a 3 ft SSW swell at 17 seconds, with light cross-onshore winds at 6 mph. The combined energy is 556, which is the highest in the window, and it’s a Saturday, so that’s a tiny spark. But don’t get excited — it’s still poor, the wind is still onshore-ish, and the break is a beach-and-reef setup, so that long period means it’ll break straight and fast. Not a standout for paddle surfing. Honestly, with all that cross-shore wind and the small, weak swell, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than for a proper surf session. If you’re a kite surfer, you might get a look on the 4th and 5th of September afternoons when the wind bumps up to 9 mph and the energy is high.

The rest of the days are just rinse and repeat: tiny swell, crummy wind, and “poor surf conditions” stamped all over it. There’s no real standout. If you’re a beginner, you could paddle out on the 25th of August morning — 1 ft, 16-second swell, light breeze — but it’s not gonna be a memorable session. The second week is more of the same, just with a bit more energy but no improvement in quality. The 3rd of September afternoon has a 5 ft swell, but it’s a 6-second period and cross-onshore wind at 9 mph, which is just a choppy mess.

So, honest truth: this is a blank run for surfers. It’s one of those times where the forecast is just not on our side. But it’s a beach setup, so forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long. Keep an eye on the wind shiftin’ offshore, that’s the only thing that could turn this around.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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18
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
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
10:56AM1.52m
10:45PM1.61m
Low Tide
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
4:51PM0.36m
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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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