Palm Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here again, but we’ll talk in feet and miles so it sits right with ya.

It's a slow build at the start, but don't go gettin' discouraged. There's some proper swell energy headin' our way in the back half of the week and a few choice windows to get after it. Water temp is about what we’d expect for this time of year, so no rubbers needed just yet.

First decent session to mark down is Thursday morning, July 30th. Swell pushes up to around 6 feet out of the south, 10-second period, and wave energy hits moderate (687). The wind is clean and cross-off out of the southwest. Palm Beach is gonna be lookin' proper – this is the one to start the run.

Then Friday morning, July 31st, is the big one. Swell bumps to a solid 7 feet from the south, period at 11 seconds, and the energy is strong (1031). That's proper groundswell power. Winds stay clean and cross-off out of the southwest. This ain't for the beginners – any wave over 8 feet gets real serious. For the experienced lads, this is the session you're waiting for.

Saturday morning, August 1st, the swell eases a bit to 5 feet from the south-southeast. Still clean, cross-off wind, moderate energy (519). Crowds are "sometimes", so expect a few mates out, but nothing too packed.

The next week has a few windows. Tuesday morning, August 4th, we get a clean 3 feet from the south, light offshore wind – nothing huge, but clean lines. Wednesday morning, August 5th, same deal – 3 feet, clean, cross-off breeze. Solid for a casual paddle.

Now, Saturday afternoon, August 8th – the swell cranks to a massive 8 feet from the east, with energy screaming over 1800. That is very strong. But the wind is a messy cross and gusty – gonna be lumpy and tough. With the short 9-second period and onshore chop, this is experts-only. Or honestly, it might be better for the kite crowd.

Sunday morning, August 9th, is a bit more user-friendly – swell back to 6 feet from the east, period at 9 seconds, and light cross-off winds. A bit of rain, but it'll be clean and fun.

Monday morning, August 10th, is clean with 5 feet of east swell and light winds, but not the same quality as the days prior. Tuesday morning, August 11th – 6 feet from the east, clean cross-off breeze. Rideable.

So the call is clear: Friday morning, July 31st is the standout – big, clean, powerful, but you better know what you're doin'. Thursday morning, July 30th is your best bet for slightly smaller but still quality surf. The rest is a mixed bag, with that Saturday arvo being a full-on beast only for the real diehards.

Rusty, out.

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