
Surf Forecasts:
Palm Beach surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,561 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Palm Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Palm Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Palm Beach in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palm Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what’s cookin’ at Palm Beach over the next couple of weeks.
The pattern kicks off with a nice pulse of swell this Saturday the 25th and Sunday the 26th, with solid south swell energy pumpin' in. The water temp is sittin' around 65°, which is pretty much dead on average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Saturday morning, the swell is a clean 6ft from the south with an 11-second period and the wind is off from the WNW at 9 mph. The combined energy is sitting at 701 (moderate energy), and it's all lookin' real tidy. Saturday arvo goes glassy with a lighter 4ft south swell and the wind drops to a 3 mph NE breeze - perfect for a lazy arvo session. Sunday morning holds strong with 6ft south swell, still offshore at 6 mph from the west, with energy jumpin' to 746. The best on offer here is easily that Saturday arvo or Sunday mornin', with clean conditions and plenty of fun waves for intermediates.
Monday the 27th sees the swell dropping to 4ft. The morning session is worth gettin' up for with glassy conditions and a light offshore from the WNW. The energy is down to 212 (weak), but the tide should be kind. Monday arvo it's a bit of a mess with a cross-onshore breeze, so ditch it early.
Then we hit a few flat days. Tuesday the 28th and Wednesday the 29th are pretty much a write-off - tiny waves with barely any energy (49 down to 10). Not worth paddlin' out.
The end of July starts to stir things up. Thursday the 30th mornin' really ramps up but it's cautionary. The swell hits 8ft from the south with a short period of 9 seconds and a massive energy reading of 1895 (strong energy). The wind is off from the SW, so it's clean, but 8ft is gettin' into expert territory, especially for a beach break. It's gonna be powerful and a bit unruly. Friday the 31st stays big but messy, with a strong cross-shore wind.
The first week of August is mostly a gap of poor quality or small surf... except for Wednesday the 5th. That Wednesday morning, we've got 7ft of SSE swell with a long 13-second period and a clean cross-off breeze from the WSW. Energy reads 1576 (strong energy). This is the second standout in the outlook. It's gonna be an excellent day for experienced surfers at Palm Beach. Wednesday arvo stays glassy with a 7ft SSE swell and a 12-second period, another magic session for the crew who know what they're doin'.
Thursday the 6th still has some decent 5ft SSE swell, but the arvo wind turns cross-onshore. The next real highlight is Sunday the 9th of August. That morning, there's 8ft of SSE swell, with an 11-second period and a clean cross-off breeze from the NW. Energy is high at 1262 (strong). Then Sunday arvo becomes absolutely glassy with the wind going flat calm (0 mph) and a solid 7ft SSE swell - that's a dream session, but only for experienced surfers given the size.
The gap between the 30th July and the 5th August is about a week of mainly marginal or poor conditions. Crowds at Palm Beach can be an issue sometimes, so if you're headin' down for those standout windows, get there early.
All in all, the clear winners are Saturday-Sunday the 25th-26th for moderate fun waves, and then Wednesday the 5th of August through Sunday the 9th of August for the bigger, more powerful stuff for the experienced crew.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
688 | 361 | 423 | 743 | 551 | 300 | 199 | 154 | 87 | 40 | 24 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 842 | 1062 | 803 | 847 | 402 | 691 | 290 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | off | off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 5:34PM1.57m | 6:12AM1.10m | 6:19PM1.65m | 6:58AM1.16m | 7:00PM1.72m | 7:39AM1.22m | 7:38PM1.76m | 8:16AM1.26m | 8:14PM1.77m | 8:52AM1.30m | 8:50PM1.75m | 9:26AM1.32m | 9:26PM1.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:48AM0.51m | 00:23AM0.40m | 11:40AM0.50m | 1:06AM0.34m | 12:27PM0.48m | 1:44AM0.28m | 1:09PM0.44m | 2:20AM0.22m | 1:50PM0.41m | 2:53AM0.17m | 2:29PM0.36m | 3:26AM0.14m | 3:08PM0.33m | 3:58AM0.12m | |||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 15 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 8 | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | S 7 | SE 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
688 | 361 | 423 | 743 | 551 | 300 | 199 | 154 | 87 | 40 | 24 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 516 | 828 | 614 | 661 | 402 | 528 | 290 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | SE 14 | SE 16 | SE 14 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 13 | S 16 | E 12 | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 |
7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | — | — | SE 17 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 8 | E 8 | — | — | E 13 | — | E 13 | E 13 | — |
6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | W 3 | SSW 6 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | WSW 3 | S 9 | — |
— | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 26 | 842 | 1062 | 803 | 847 | 1 | 691 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 125 | 259 | 121 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 7 | 12 | 0 |
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Information about the Palm Beach Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Palm Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Palm Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Palm Beach 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 (Palm Beach) 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 Palm Beach 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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