Palemano Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 19.46° N 155.93° W

Palemano Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Palemano Point sea temperature is
27.4° C
0.9° 

Palemano Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Palemano Point surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, S swell with 627 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Palemano Point this week:

The surf forecast for Palemano Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Palemano Point in the next 16 days are 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (HST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Thu 13th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf11PM (Thu 13th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 13th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palemano Point over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break it down. The main picture here is a slow, small run of surf at Palemano Point with a few sweet windows if you pick your moment. Nothing heavy, but clean enough to enjoy.

Water temp is 81°F, right where it should be for the season.

Starting off, Thursday the 13th of August afternoon sees a 4ft SSW swell, long 15-second period, with a light westerly breeze. The combined energy is moderate at 816. It’s a beginner reef, so it’s mellow but tidy.

Friday the 14th of August afternoon is better: glassy conditions, a light SSE breeze, and a 3ft S swell at 14 seconds. The energy is 464. It’s clean, small, and perfect for a log.

The pick of the first week is Saturday the 15th of August morning: glassy, light rain, and a 3ft SSW swell. The energy is 356. It’s tiny but the surface is like a mirror.

From Sunday the 16th of August onward, things get small and choppy with storm risks and cross-onshore winds. The swell drops to 2ft to 2ft and the energy readings stay low (184 to 256). Not worth the effort for a few days.

Looking into the second week, there’s a notable window on the 25th of August, Tuesday afternoon: glassy, a 1ft SSW swell, but with a very long 19-second period. The energy is 338. It’s small but the wave shape will be smooth.

The real highlight is the 26th of August, Wednesday afternoon. You’ve got a 3ft SSW groundswell, 16-second period, and glassy conditions. The combined energy is 538. This is the session to aim for in the whole outlook: clean, long-period swell, and manageable size for most surfers.

After that, the wind turns cross-shore and cross-onshore on the 27th and 28th of August, so that Wednesday afternoon is your golden ticket.

All in all, it’s a quiet forecast, but there’s enough clean, gentle swell to get a few fun rides if you’re patient and pick your windows.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 81mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat night, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, near gales from the SSE by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
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1
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
S
15
1.1
S
14
1
S
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
S
13
0.8
S
14
0.8
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.9
S
15
0.8
S
14
0.9
S
14
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.6
S
13
0.5
S
12
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
775
619
508
417
299
295
225
246
219
222
343
261
320
168
123
125
69
71
71
68
Wind (km/h)
10
W
0
SSE
10
W
5
SSE
0
E
5
NE
5
ENE
55
SSE
10
WNW
10
NNW
10
NW
5
W
10
W
10
W
15
W
5
W
5
WSW
10
NW
10
NW
5
SSE
Wind State
on
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
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cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
glassy
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cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
4:49PM0.73m
4:54AM0.48m
5:19PM0.67m
5:40AM0.50m
5:46PM0.61m
6:28AM0.51m
6:09PM0.53m
7:19AM0.50m
6:26PM0.46m
8:21AM0.48m
6:34PM0.40m
9:47AM0.48m
5:57PM0.35m
Low Tide
11:18PM0.06m
10:45AM0.00m
11:47PM0.05m
11:28AM0.06m
00:14AM0.04m
12:11PM0.13m
00:41AM0.05m
12:58PM0.20m
1:09AM0.05m
2:00PM0.26m
1:41AM0.07m
4:23PM0.29m
2:28AM0.09m
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6:03
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6:52
6:52
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6:49
6:49
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12
63
3
3
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8
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4
1
Temp °C
28
28
28
28
28
28
27
29
28
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28
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28
27
27
27
26
27
27
27
Feels °C
31
32
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32
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23
32
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30
30
32
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Information about the Palemano Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Palemano Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Palemano Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Palemano 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 (Palemano 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 Palemano 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.

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