Surf Forecasts:
Palm Beach surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, SSE swell with 442 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Palm Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palm Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a bit of a slow burn for the next couple of weeks, but there are a couple of moments that’ll get the heart rate up.
The first few days are pretty ordinary here at Palm Beach. We’re seeing a small, weak south swell with moderate wind, so the overall energy is low. A clean wave is hard to find during this early period. There’s a gap of poor to marginal conditions from Wednesday the 2nd right through the end of the first week.
The first real standout comes on the morning of Friday the 4th. The wind is glassy, which is a massive plus, and we’ve got a 3ft south swell creeping in. The water temp is about average for the time of year, sitting at 64°, so nothing unusual there. The combined energy is moderate (247), and the 11-second period from the south suggests a bit of shape. For a beginner-friendly spot, this is as clean as it gets. The only thing to watch for is that the swell direction is slightly off from the optimum, but with that glassy surface, you’ll be stoked.
Then, keep your eyes on Monday the 7th. The morning session brings a 4ft south swell with a 11-second period and a light cross-off breeze. The energy is solid (330), and the consistency is there. This is your best bet for a proper wave, though it’s still not huge. Palm Beach is a protected spot, so this is a good size for the area.
The middle of the second week, specifically Wednesday the 16th, is the real gem. The swell jumps to 5ft from the east, with a clean offshore wind all day. The energy is strong (377), and with a 8-second period, it’s a bit more short-period, but the offshore wind will keep the walls clean. This is the biggest and best-looking pulse of the whole forecast. That said, because it’s over a week away, you’ve got to keep an eye on the forecast for updates.
Overall, if you’re after a beginner-friendly wave that’s clean, go for the Friday the 4th morning. If you want a bit more punch and are willing to wait, the 16th of September is the one to circle.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 9 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 75 | 78 | 50 | 49 | 52 | 33 | 220 | 93 | 43 | 68 | 42 | 27 | 155 | 116 | 157 | 319 | 181 | 71 | 442 | 235 | 125 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | on | off |
High Tide | 11:41AM1.58m | 11:55PM1.25m | 12:30PM1.60m | 00:50AM1.15m | 1:27PM1.62m | 1:56AM1.07m | 2:31PM1.65m | 3:15AM1.06m | 3:40PM1.69m | 4:36AM1.11m | 4:49PM1.75m | 5:44AM1.21m | 5:51PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:03PM0.25m | 5:55AM0.19m | 7:03PM0.29m | 6:42AM0.26m | 8:13PM0.32m | 7:38AM0.34m | 9:29PM0.32m | 8:46AM0.41m | 10:42PM0.29m | 10:01AM0.44m | 11:44PM0.24m | 11:15AM0.43m | 00:39AM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 29 | 28 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 24 | 23 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 5 | S 11 | S 9 | S 7 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 75 | 78 | 50 | 49 | 52 | 13 | 220 | 93 | 40 | 68 | 42 | 27 | 155 | 116 | 157 | 319 | 181 | 68 | 442 | 235 | 125 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 10 | E 10 | NE 5 | E 9 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | S 12 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 33 | 33 | 32 | 9 | 18 | 33 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 102 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 10 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 18 | SSE 11 | S 16 | E 9 | E 11 | E 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | E 10 | NE 8 | NE 4 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 5 | 18 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 43 | 19 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 2 | NW 3 | SSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | E 3 | — | NNE 5 | WNW 3 | SSW 3 | — | SE 3 | NE 4 | — | ENE 3 | SSE 6 | — | ENE 3 | NE 4 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 4 | — | 15 | 9 | 2 | — | 2 | 14 | — | 3 | 71 | — | 3 | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 113 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 326 | 0 | 0 | 379 | 41 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
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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).
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