Palm Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what Palm Beach has got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow burner, so don’t get too excited just yet.

We’ve got a bit of a quiet spell to kick things off. The first decent bit of action doesn’t arrive until late on Friday, July 10th. Before that, it’s pretty much flat or close to it, so you can leave the board in the car for a few days.

The first standout shows up Friday afternoon, July 10th. Palm Beach is looking at a 5ft swell rolling in from the southeast with a solid 10-second period. The combined energy is a moderate 543, and here’s the key: the wind goes glassy. That’s a major plus for clean faces. The water temp is sitting at 66°F, which is basically average for this time of year, so no surprises there for the first dip.

Saturday morning, July 11th, is worth a paddle too. The swell drops a bit to 4ft, still from the southeast, but the wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the northwest. That’ll keep things tidy. It won’t have the same punch as Friday, but it’s a solid, clean option for an early session.

Now, if you’re looking for some size and you’ve got the skills, keep an eye on Wednesday, July 15th. The morning shows a 7ft south swell, period around 8 seconds. The combined wave energy jumps right up to 894 (moderate-strong). It’s clean with a cross-offshore breeze. This one’s pushing into the “too big for beginners” zone, so only the more experienced crew should be out there. The afternoon actually nudges up to 7ft with energy hitting 1446 (strong), but the wind turns cross-onshore, so the morning is definitely the pick.

After that, the second week looks lean. We get a few small, clean days, like Thursday the 16th with a 4ft south swell and offshore wind, but the energy is moderate at best. There’s a small bump Monday, July 20th, with a 3ft easterly swell and glassy conditions in the afternoon, but it’s knee-high at best. Honestly, the picking are slim from that point, with a lot of days showing poor surf and weak wave energy under 100. The best of the second week is probably Monday the 20th morning, with a 2ft south swell and a long 14-second period, but you’ll be hunting for a ripple.

Best Bet: Friday afternoon, July 10th, at Palm Beach for the 5ft glassy conditions. That’s the one you don’t want to miss. Wednesday morning, July 15th, is the pick for the bigger, more powerful stuff if you’ve got the experience.

Rusty.

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