Palm Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Palm Beach has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. It's a mixed bag, but we've got a few moments that'll get the heart rate up.

Right off the bat, we're looking at a pretty clean start. Saturday morning, the 4th of July, is a nice little sneaky session. The water's sitting at a pretty standard 67°F, which is about what you'd expect for this time of year. You've got a 4ft S swell rolling in with an 11-second period, and the wind is a light 3 mph offshore from the WNW. That's pure glass. Combined wave energy is moderate at 370.

Saturday afternoon is a different story, though. The wind swings onshore and the swell drops, so that window closes fast.

Sunday the 5th is where things get big. The morning brings a solid 10ft S swell with an 11-second period, and the wind is cross-offshore. The energy is massive at 2166. But, and it's a big but, that's just too much juice for Palm Beach. It's a beginner-friendly spot, and this is expert territory. The afternoon is the same story, just messy.

Monday the 6th and Tuesday the 7th see the swell hanging around 8ft to 8ft. The wind is cross or cross-off, so it's not totally blown out, but the water's going to be a bit of a mess. The energy is strong, but the quality is just not there for a good paddle session.

Here's where we get a standout. Friday morning, the 10th of July. The swell drops back to a manageable 7ft from the SSE, with a nice 11-second period. The wind is a whisper-light 3 mph cross-off from the SSW. The energy is still strong at 1130, but it's clean. This is the sweet spot for experienced surfers. The wave comment says it all: excellent conditions. Not a beginner wave, but for the crew who can handle it, this is your morning.

Friday afternoon gets even better for the conditions. The wind goes completely glassy, dead calm, with a 7ft SSE swell. The energy is still solid at 968. It's a beautiful, clean afternoon.

The rest of the first week and into the second week is a bit of a lull. Saturday morning the 11th has a 5ft SSE swell with offshore wind, but it's small. From Sunday the 12th through Monday the 13th, it drops right off. We're talking 1.0ft to 3ft waves. The energy is weak (45 to 156). It's a flat spell.

Then we get a pulse. Tuesday the 14th of July looks interesting. The morning has a 7ft S swell with an 8-second period, but the wind is a solid 16 mph offshore from the WSW. That's a clean, offshore bump. The energy is moderate at 514. It's a short-period swell, so it'll be a bit choppy, but it's rideable. The afternoon, however, is back to being too big at 12ft.

The rest of the second week is a bit of a washout. Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th see the swell staying big – 8ft to 12ft – with messy cross-off winds. The wave energy is strong to very strong (727 to 3368), but it's just a washing machine. This is more of a kite-surfing show than a paddle session.

The run from the 17th to the 19th is more of the same. The swell is consistently in the 7ft to 12ft range, with the energy staying strong. The wind is mostly cross-off, but the quality is marginal. The 19th of July has a big 12ft S swell with a 10-second period and light offshore wind, but it's a long way out and likely too big for this spot.

So, to wrap it up: your best bet is Friday morning, July 10th for the experienced crew, with a solid 7ft SSE swell and clean cross-off wind. Saturday morning, July 4th, is a good little starter. The rest of the window is either too small, too big, or too messy to get excited about.

Rusty.

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