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North Palmetto Point surfForecast / Eleuthera / Bahamas
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North Palmetto Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North Palmetto Point sea temperature is
27.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Palmetto Point this week:
The most powerful waves expected at North Palmetto Point in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 19th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Palmetto Point over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | |
54 | 63 | 63 | 110 | 167 | 153 | 137 | 186 | 253 | 230 | 252 | 339 | 343 | 347 | 305 | 273 | 273 | 205 | 201 | 201 | 165 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 7:27PM1.08m | 7:39AM0.72m | 8:20PM1.12m | 8:34AM0.71m | 9:15PM1.14m | 9:30AM0.70m | 10:11PM1.13m | 10:29AM0.69m | 11:09PM1.10m | 11:30AM0.69m | 00:07AM1.04m | 12:34PM0.71m | 1:06AM0.98m | 1:40PM0.73m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:58AM0.08m | 1:33PM-0.03m | 2:55AM0.06m | 2:26PM-0.04m | 3:52AM0.05m | 3:21PM-0.03m | 4:50AM0.07m | 4:19PM-0.01m | 5:48AM0.08m | 5:22PM0.04m | 6:46AM0.10m | 6:28PM0.09m | 7:43AM0.12m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | |
7:40 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:45 | — | 7:45 | |
— | 2 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
30 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 13 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 8 | NE 9 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
54 | 63 | 63 | 16 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | 273 | 273 | 205 | 201 | 201 | 165 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NE 12 | NE 5 | N 8 | ENE 13 | ENE 12 | NE 5 | NE 11 | N 11 | NE 8 | NE 7 | N 8 | E 15 | E 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | 25 | 22 | 1 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 14 | NNE 6 | NE 12 | N 8 | — | NE 10 | NE 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | — | — | E 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
18 | 4 | 24 | 1 | — | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 3 | — | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 4 | — | 110 | 167 | 153 | 137 | 186 | 253 | 230 | 252 | 339 | 343 | 347 | 305 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1040 | 810 | 755 | 1354 | 810 | 772 | 1303 | 810 | 772 | 1354 | 810 | 754 | 1402 | 810 | 754 | 1186 | 597 | 689 | 1186 | 524 | 35 |
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Information about the North Palmetto Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for North Palmetto Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Palmetto Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Palmetto Point 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 (North Palmetto Point) 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 North Palmetto Point 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.
North Palmetto Point is 28 km (17 miles) from the city of Rock Sound. If you plan a holiday in Eleuthera - Bahamas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rock Sound. Rock Sound has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












