
Surf Forecasts:
North Palmetto Point surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 19 Oct, 5PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 13s period, NNE swell with 3,771 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with NE 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 (Oct 17) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at North Palmetto Point in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 19) at 5PM. 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+) | 8AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Mon 19th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Palmetto Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 25°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 8 | N 5 | N 12 | N 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | N 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 12 | N 12 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
21 | 53 | 58 | 36 | 41 | 35 | 51 | 1877 | 3267 | 3771 | 3001 | 1960 | 1500 | 692 | 867 | 396 | 634 | 402 | 1098 | 1369 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 00:46AM0.56m | 1:23PM0.79m | 1:43AM0.56m | 2:16PM0.78m | 2:43AM0.58m | 3:07PM0.77m | 3:39AM0.62m | 3:56PM0.77m | 4:29AM0.68m | 4:41PM0.78m | 5:15AM0.75m | 5:25PM0.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:16PM0.25m | 6:34AM0.23m | 8:10PM0.27m | 7:32AM0.26m | 9:00PM0.27m | 8:32AM0.27m | 9:46PM0.26m | 9:31AM0.27m | 10:26PM0.24m | 10:27AM0.26m | 11:03PM0.21m | 11:20AM0.23m | 11:39PM0.17m | |||||||
— | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | |
6:36 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 6 | E 6 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ESE 6 | N 12 | N 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | N 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | N 12 | N 12 |
21 | 29 | 33 | 23 | 41 | 35 | 7 | 1877 | 3267 | 3771 | 3001 | 1960 | 1500 | 386 | 115 | 396 | 634 | 402 | 1098 | 1369 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 11 | NE 10 | E 6 | E 6 | E 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | N 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
15 | 16 | 58 | 36 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 127 | 100 | 371 | 65 | 61 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | NE 12 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 13 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | E 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | N 13 | NE 10 | E 8 | ESE 8 |
8 | 53 | 26 | 25 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 23 | — | — | — | — | 24 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 56 | 77 | 4 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — |
10 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 51 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 692 | 867 | 140 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1189 | 526 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 785 | 829 | 810 | 812 | 838 | 810 | 781 | 548 | 810 | 548 | 548 | 548 | 548 | 548 | 74 |
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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.










