Surf Forecasts:
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 Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (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 ForecastHeavy 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 SummaryHeavy 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 19 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 775 | 619 | 508 | 417 | 299 | 295 | 225 | 246 | 219 | 222 | 343 | 261 | 320 | 168 | 123 | 125 | 69 | 71 | 71 | 68 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | 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 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:51 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 12 | 63 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 23 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 6 | S 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 775 | 619 | 508 | 417 | 299 | 295 | 225 | 246 | 63 | 222 | 343 | 261 | 320 | 168 | 123 | 125 | 69 | 71 | 71 | 68 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | S 18 | S 18 | S 13 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 27 | 28 | 25 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 54 | 97 | 219 | 33 | 10 | 42 | 42 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 55 | 48 | 48 | 44 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | S 19 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | S 16 | S 16 | WNW 12 | SW 4 | SSW 19 | W 14 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 30 | 24 | 58 | 185 | 127 | 46 | 3 | 37 | 16 | 75 | 80 | 48 | 67 | 65 | 42 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 48 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 0 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 474 | 72 | 15 | 93 | 98 | 98 | 38 | 137 | 62 | 0 | 98 | 39 | 0 |
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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).
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