
Surf Forecasts:
North Palmetto Point surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, NNE swell with 117 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 9s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Palmetto Point this week:
The surf forecast for North Palmetto Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Palmetto Point in the next 16 days are 0.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 19th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 25th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Palmetto Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon night, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | NE 13 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
91 | 70 | 44 | 26 | 62 | 51 | 78 | 52 | 22 | 19 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 20 | 28 | 22 | 83 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:08PM0.79m | 2:13AM0.54m | 3:06PM0.78m | 3:13AM0.55m | 4:01PM0.78m | 4:12AM0.58m | 4:50PM0.80m | 5:04AM0.62m | 5:34PM0.82m | 5:50AM0.68m | 6:15PM0.84m | 6:33AM0.75m | 6:54PM0.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:49PM0.29m | 8:10AM0.22m | 9:46PM0.29m | 9:08AM0.23m | 10:36PM0.28m | 10:04AM0.22m | 11:19PM0.26m | 10:57AM0.21m | 11:57PM0.24m | 11:47AM0.19m | 00:32AM0.20m | 12:35PM0.17m | 1:06AM0.17m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:04 | — | — | 7:02 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 6:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 6 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 16 | 3 | 9 | 10 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 4 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NNE 10 |
91 | 70 | 44 | 25 | 62 | 51 | 78 | 52 | 22 | 10 | 28 | 26 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 83 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | ESE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 8 |
25 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 32 | 21 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 19 | 15 | 23 | 23 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 14 | NE 13 | NNE 11 | NE 7 |
5 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 6 | 5 | — | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 22 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 20 | 28 | 22 | 14 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 | — | — | ESE 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 1363 | 35 | 46 | 934 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 829 | 42 | 1763 | 176 | 713 | 1362 | 785 | 1552 | 1552 | 810 | 812 | 1040 | 0 |
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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.










