Palm Beach surf break

Palm Beach surfForecast / NSW – Sydney North Coast / Australia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 03 Dec 2025 AEDT
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Palm Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Palm Beach sea temperature is
21.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Palm Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Palm Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 04) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Palm Beach in the next 12 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 07) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (AEDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 4th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 5s
Best Surf 2AM (Sun 7th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 7th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palm Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 35°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
2
0
3
0
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
S
1.2
NE
0.5
S
1.2
ENE
1.4
NE
1.2
NE
1.6
NE
1.9
NE
1.4
NE
1.9
NE
2.1
NE
1.7
S
2.2
SSE
1.8
SSE
0.8
S
1
E
1.5
NE
0.8
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.2
ENE
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)759567688796887666677
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1127639561611311484032353326162045424466669154486613281
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
5
N
10
NE
25
NE
5
NNW
10
N
25
NE
10
N
15
NNW
20
NNE
5
ENE
25
SSE
20
SSE
10
ESE
10
NE
20
NE
5
N
5
E
20
NE
25
S
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
crossglasscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassoncross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:03PM
1.45
8:27AM
1.86
8:55PM
1.44
9:14AM
1.94
9:43PM
1.41
9:59AM
1.97
10:30PM
1.35
10:44AM
1.94
11:15PM
1.28
11:28AM
1.87
12:01AM
1.21
12:13PM
1.75
12:49AM
1.15
12:59PM
1.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:04PM
0.25
2:00AM
0.23
2:58PM
0.16
2:46AM
0.20
3:49PM
0.09
3:30AM
0.17
4:37PM
0.06
4:14AM
0.17
5:24PM
0.05
4:57AM
0.18
6:10PM
0.08
5:41AM
0.22
6:57PM
0.13
6:28AM
0.29
Wed
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Sunrise--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37--5:37
Sunset7:51--7:51--7:52--7:52--7:53--7:54--7:55--
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C231925262333332734353221191820232126272320
Feels °C (?)191623221930292331333020161620232128272418
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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 12 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.

Palm Beach is 18 km (11 miles) from the city of Dee Why. If you plan a holiday in Sydney North Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dee Why. Dee Why has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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