Surf Forecasts:
Palm Beach surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,314 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with SSW 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s 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 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palm Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here, casting an eye over the next couple of weeks for Palm Beach. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a proper window of fun on the way.
We’re starting off quiet. Wednesday the 29th is a total write-off with tiny, weak 0.3ft southerly slop, so don’t even bother. Thursday the 30th sees a bit of life with a 6ft southerly swell pushing through at 9 seconds, and the morning is clean with a light cross-offshore wind. It’s a decent start, but the real meat is coming.
Friday the 31st is the standout. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the south, with a period of 10 seconds, and the combined energy is pumping hard at 1648. That’s a lot of power. The morning is clean with a light offshore breeze, making for excellent conditions. This is for the experienced crew only, though – that size is going to be too much for beginners.
Saturday the 1st of August is still a good shout. The swell drops a touch to 5ft, but it’s still clean with a light offshore wind in the morning. The energy is moderate at 545, and it’ll be a much more manageable day for a wider range of surfers.
After that, the surf starts to fade. Sunday the 2nd offers a 6ft swell but it’s messy with a cross-onshore wind, and the rest of the next week is a low-energy affair. We’re looking at flat, glassy mornings with tiny waves around 1ft to 3ft from the 4th through to the 12th. There’s a gap of about 8 days where the surf is pretty ordinary.
The water temperature is sitting at 65°, which is about normal for this time of year – nothing to write home about.
Looking a bit further out, Thursday the 13th of August shows a little pulse of 4ft southerly swell with a clean offshore wind, but it’s a long way off and the energy is moderate at 425. It’s something to keep an eye on, but don’t hold your breath.
So, bottom line: Friday morning is your best bet. The swell is solid, the wind is clean, and if you’ve got the chops for it, you’ll be smiling. The long-range Thursday is a maybe.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 16 | SSW 6 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | S 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 7 | 53 | 952 | 351 | 819 | 769 | 815 | 755 | 540 | 383 | 1314 | 864 | 731 | 505 | 255 | 147 | 83 | 21 | 28 | 186 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 8:14PM1.77m | 8:52AM1.30m | 8:50PM1.75m | 9:26AM1.32m | 9:26PM1.70m | 10:01AM1.34m | 10:02PM1.63m | 10:38AM1.36m | 10:42PM1.54m | 11:18AM1.38m | 11:25PM1.44m | 12:03PM1.42m | 00:13AM1.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:53AM0.17m | 2:29PM0.36m | 3:26AM0.14m | 3:08PM0.33m | 3:58AM0.12m | 3:48PM0.30m | 4:32AM0.12m | 4:31PM0.29m | 5:06AM0.14m | 5:18PM0.30m | 5:44AM0.17m | 6:12PM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | ENE 6 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 14 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 4 | 551 | 351 | 819 | 552 | 614 | 565 | 540 | 383 | 1314 | 864 | 731 | 505 | 255 | 147 | 83 | 10 | 28 | 186 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 14 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSE 14 | E 18 | E 17 | NE 8 | S 21 | NE 4 | E 15 | NE 4 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 257 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 21 | 8 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | E 18 | E 17 | S 22 | NE 8 | NE 7 | SE 15 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | E 14 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | SSW 6 | S 10 | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | W 3 | SSW 4 | S 6 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 53 | 952 | — | — | 769 | 815 | 755 | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 15 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 566 | 259 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
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