Palm Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.59° S 151.33° E

Palm Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Palm Beach sea temperature is
18.2° C
0.1° 

Palm Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Palm Beach surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, S swell with 755 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 7PM. 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 31st Jul)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 31st Jul)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 31st Jul)7ft (2.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palm Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty checking in with the surf outlook for Palm Beach. Let’s get into it.

The first real decent window kicks off on Friday, July 31st. We’ve got a solid 7ft south swell rolling in with a 10-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the SSW. The water’s sitting at 65°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The energy is pumping with a combined reading of 1299 (moderate wave energy), and it’s lining up with that optimum SE swell direction from the guidance. This is the standout of the whole run – clean, punchy, and perfect for experienced surfers. The morning session is where it’s at.

Saturday morning, August 1st, sees the swell drop to 5ft from the SSE, but the wind goes glassy by the afternoon with an ESE breeze. It’s a nice little window for beginners to get out, with clean, small waves. The energy drops to 396 (moderate wave energy), but the conditions are still fun.

Sunday, August 2nd, the swell holds at 5ft from the SSE, period stretching to 11 seconds, which is a bit longer and more groundswell-like. The morning is clean with a light N wind, but the afternoon turns into a choppy mess with a strong NE cross-on breeze. The morning is the pick, but it’s not a standout.

From Monday, August 3rd, through to Thursday, August 6th, the swell drops and rebuilds a bit. Monday morning has 3ft from the SE with clean cross-off wind, and Wednesday morning bounces back to 4ft from the S with offshore wind – both are clean but nothing to write home about. The energy levels are moderate, ranging from 143 to 596. The afternoon sessions are all blown out with cross-on winds, so stick to the mornings.

Friday, August 7th, the morning is clean with 4ft from the SSE, but the afternoon again gets messy. The energy is 240 (moderate wave energy), and it’s surfable, but nothing special.

The second week is a real snooze-fest. From Saturday, August 8th, all the way through to Friday, August 14th, the swell is tiny – mostly under 3ft, with periods dropping to 8 seconds or less. The energy is weak, with values like 130, 79, and even 20. There’s a few glassy mornings, like Sunday, August 9th, with 2ft, and Thursday, August 13th, with 2ft and zero wind, but it’s barely worth paddling out for. The wind is mostly offshore or cross-off, keeping the surface clean, but there’s just no push.

Then, on Saturday, August 15th, the forecast throws a massive curveball. A 16ft south-southeast swell, with an 11-second period, is predicted. The combined energy hits 5573 (strong wave energy), which is enormous. But this is way too big for Palm Beach – it’s a beginner-friendly break, and 16ft is only for experts. The wind is light and cross-off in the morning, so it’ll be clean, but the swell is simply too much. The afternoon turns into a choppy, cross-on mess. Unless you’re a pro, sit this one out.

Overall, the true standout is Friday morning, July 31st. That’s the one to circle. The rest of the run is small, clean, and ordinary, with a huge swell at the end that’s too big for the break.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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S
10
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9
1.7
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9
1.6
SSE
9
1.4
SSE
9
1.3
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9
1.4
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11
1.4
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12
1.3
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12
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0.8
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11
0.4
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10
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SSW
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0.6
S
6
1.2
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11
1.6
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11
1.4
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9
1.4
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9
1.3
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9
1.2
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
753
766
505
391
308
244
433
518
449
229
134
43
10
11
24
354
577
341
313
257
227
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
W
5
SW
5
ESE
5
NNW
10
N
20
NE
10
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
10
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10
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5
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WNW
15
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15
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10
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High Tide
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
12:55PM1.46m
1:10AM1.23m
1:54PM1.52m
2:18AM1.16m
Low Tide
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
6:26AM0.23m
7:14PM0.36m
7:15AM0.29m
8:28PM0.39m
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Feels °C
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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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