Surf Forecasts:
Palm Beach surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, SE swell with 254 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 11s period with SE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 10AM. 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palm Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee and listen up. Rusty here. It’s been a quiet spell for the next few days, so don’t be in a rush.
We’ve got a bit of a flat start here. Honestly, nothing to write home about until the second week of the month. The early part of the forecast is a write-off – small, weak, and just not worth paddling out for. The good news is, things look set to kick off properly around the 14th, so hang tight.
Palm Beach is our only spot on the radar. For the first week and a half, it’s a tale of tiny, wind-affected slop. The morning of the 4th has a faint pulse of 1ft from the SE, but it’s just too small to get excited about. The wind is light and offshore, which is nice, but the swell is barely there. The real story is a long wait.
The first real standout comes on Friday morning, the 14th of August. The swell jumps up to a solid 5ft from the S, with a moderate combined energy (831). That’s a proper groundswell with a 13-second period, so it’ll have some punch and shape. The wind is light and cross-off from the WSW, which means clean, lined-up waves. This is the one to circle on your calendar. It’s not for beginners though – at 5ft, you’ll want to be comfortable on your board. The water temp is around 64°F, which is about average for this time of year, so a 3/2 wetsuit should do.
Then, Saturday morning the 15th is another beauty. We’re looking at 6ft of S swell, with glassy conditions. The combined energy is strong at 739. The wind is dead calm, giving us that perfect, silky surface. This is a solid, clean groundswell. The period is 10 seconds, so it’s not the longest, but it’ll offer plenty of push. This one is also for the more experienced crew – 6ft is getting into proper territory.
The following morning, Sunday the 16th, holds a clean 4ft from the SSE with a light cross-off breeze. It’s a step down in size, but still a fun, clean option for those who missed the weekend peak. The energy is moderate (259), and it’ll be a nice, mellow session.
So, there you have it. A long dry spell, but a solid finish to the 16-day window. The 14th and 15th are the clear standouts. Get your gear ready for that second week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 7 | SSW 5 | E 10 | E 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 254 | 187 | 84 | 25 | 12 | 8 | 31 | 27 | 60 | 84 | 80 | 164 | 132 | 103 | 96 | 65 | 92 | 65 | 81 | 78 | 92 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross | off |
High Tide | 11:18AM1.38m | 11:25PM1.44m | 12:03PM1.42m | 00:13AM1.33m | 12:55PM1.46m | 1:10AM1.23m | 1:54PM1.52m | 2:18AM1.16m | 3:00PM1.59m | 3:37AM1.13m | 4:09PM1.69m | 4:56AM1.17m | 5:14PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:18PM0.30m | 5:44AM0.17m | 6:12PM0.33m | 6:26AM0.23m | 7:14PM0.36m | 7:15AM0.29m | 8:28PM0.39m | 8:12AM0.36m | 9:48PM0.38m | 9:18AM0.40m | 11:03PM0.32m | 10:29AM0.42m | 00:06AM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 21 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 12 | 15 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | E 7 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 254 | 187 | 84 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 60 | 84 | 80 | 164 | 132 | 103 | 96 | 65 | 92 | 65 | 81 | 78 | 92 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 21 | E 15 | SE 14 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 10 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | S 7 | S 7 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 9 | 5 | 8 | 25 | 9 | 6 | 31 | 27 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 31 | 9 | 28 | 33 | 17 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | S 20 | E 15 | S 5 | NE 5 | E 6 | SE 12 | S 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | E 16 | NE 3 | E 11 | E 10 | E 15 | E 8 | E 16 | E 15 | SE 8 | ENE 10 | E 14 |
| kJ | 5 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | NNE 4 | WSW 2 | — | SE 7 | W 3 | W 2 | — | W 3 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | NNW 3 | W 4 |
| kJ | 10 | 11 | 1 | — | 12 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | 3 | 14 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 245 | 13 | 0 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 113 | 0 | 2 | 73 | 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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