Surf Forecasts:
Palm Beach surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, S swell with 2,652 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 11ft (3.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palm Beach over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 17 | SSE 17 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 19 | S 11 | S 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 11 | SSE 19 | S 10 | S 11 | S 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1936 | 863 | 423 | 209 | 230 | 142 | 97 | 57 | 65 | 257 | 630 | 191 | 259 | 618 | 724 | 349 | 279 | 295 | 139 | 110 | 83 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 12:28PM1.46m | 00:39AM0.96m | 1:11PM1.43m | 1:31AM0.89m | 2:00PM1.41m | 2:37AM0.86m | 2:55PM1.42m | 3:53AM0.90m | 3:53PM1.45m | 4:59AM0.99m | 4:49PM1.51m | 5:52AM1.10m | 5:42PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:09PM0.39m | 6:20AM0.36m | 8:07PM0.42m | 7:00AM0.43m | 9:09PM0.43m | 7:50AM0.50m | 10:09PM0.42m | 8:53AM0.55m | 11:02PM0.39m | 10:05AM0.57m | 11:48PM0.34m | 11:12AM0.55m | 00:29AM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 29 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 17 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | ESE 7 | S 10 | SSE 19 | S 11 | S 13 | NE 4 | S 12 | SSE 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 1544 | 863 | 423 | 209 | 230 | 134 | 87 | 57 | 5 | 257 | 630 | 191 | 259 | 1 | 184 | 349 | 279 | 186 | 122 | 110 | 65 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 13 | S 19 | E 13 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 18 | SSE 5 | S 8 | SSE 18 | ENE 4 | E 11 | — | SSE 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 19 | S 16 | SSE 16 | S 11 |
| kJ | 3 | 7 | 3 | 94 | 70 | 46 | 20 | 15 | 26 | 14 | 84 | 176 | 2 | 2 | — | 167 | 88 | 295 | 139 | 48 | 83 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 13 | S 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | S 17 | SSE 17 | S 15 | E 11 | SSE 19 | S 12 | ENE 5 | SSE 16 | — | — | S 15 | S 21 | — | E 13 | S 19 | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 7 | 66 | 61 | 142 | 97 | 40 | 3 | 207 | 67 | 12 | 26 | — | — | 17 | 8 | — | 3 | 7 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | S 10 | — | ENE 4 | — | WNW 3 | SSE 12 | SSE 9 | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 1936 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 65 | — | 19 | — | 1 | 618 | 724 | — | — | 154 | 112 | 94 | 45 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 124 | 175 | 116 | 186 | 1 | 0 | 52 | 6 |
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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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