Palm Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty checkin’ in from the beach. We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag on the horizon for Palm Beach. There’s a bit of a wait for the first real session, but let’s break it down for you.

The week ahead starts off with a tease. The real action doesn’t kick off until Tuesday morning, the 8th of September. We’ve got a solid push of swell from the SSE that morning, coming in at 8 ft with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy reading is a hefty 1052, so there’s plenty of power behind it. But – and it’s a big but – the wind is howling from the SSE at 12 mph, putting a nasty cross-chop on the surface. The water temp is a comfortable 65°, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there. This swell is hefty, tipping into expert territory due to the size.

The real standout for this whole period is Thursday morning, the 10th of September. The swell is still a solid 8 ft from the SSE, 9-second period, and the energy is pumping at 1298. The difference? The wind swings to the SSW at 12 mph, becoming a clean cross-offshore. That’s going to groom the face beautifully. For experienced surfers, this is the best on offer. The water temp is still average, no anomaly to worry about.

Friday morning, the 11th of September, is another one to circle. The swell holds at 8 ft from the SSE, with a 9-second period and 1050 energy. The wind is light from the SW at 6 mph, giving us a clean, cross-offshore texture. The setup is for excellent conditions for those who can handle the size.

After that, the swell starts to fade. Saturday morning, the 12th, brings a smaller 5 ft SSE swell, but the wind goes glassy from the WSW at 3 mph. The energy is down to 433, but those clean, glassy conditions will make it a fun session on the smaller boards. The crowds are something to be aware of here, as it can get busy.

There’s a big lull from the 13th through the 21st of September. The waves get small and weak, with the wind often onshore or cross-shore. There are a few mornings with clean conditions, like the 18th and 19th, but the swell is so small it’s barely worth a paddle. The 18th morning has a 4 ft and 4 ft SSE swell with clean cross-offshore winds, but the energy is low (283 and 341). It’s just ordinary.

The final highlight is a late bloomer. On Tuesday, the 22nd of September, the swell kicks back up to 8 ft from the south with a short 8-second period, giving a combined energy of 649. The morning is absolute glass – wind from the ESE at just 3 mph. This is a very promising session, but the afternoon sees increased wind and the swell jumps to 10 ft, which is too big for this break. So, hit it early that morning.

In summary, the best bet is Thursday morning, the 10th, for the experienced crew, with Friday morning the 11th as a close second. The long-range glassy morning on the 22nd of September is a promising one, but keep an eye on it as it’s still a way out.

Rusty.

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