
Surf Forecasts:
Palm Beach surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, S swell with 627 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with E 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 Sunday (Aug 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palm Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Palm Beach.
We’ve got a slow start, but the forecast shapes up into a solid window of surf, especially for those who don’t mind a little wind and a bit of size. The water is sitting at 64°F, which is pretty much dead average for this time of year, so no shock to the system.
Saturday morning the 8th is the first chance to get wet, but honestly, it’s nothing to write home about. We’ve got a weak 2ft SSE swell with a 9-second period, giving us a combined energy of just 100 – that’s barely a pulse. The wind is offshore from the west and glassy though, so it’ll be clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.
Sunday the 9th through Monday the 10th sees a bit more energy, but the wind swings around. Sunday morning is a cross-shore mess with a 3ft ENE swell. Monday morning brings a jump in size to 6ft from the ENE, but the wind is a fresh 30 km/h cross-offshore, and the comment says poor surf conditions. The energy bumps up to 498, which is moderate, but the wind is just too strong for a fun session.
The real standout – and the best on offer in this window – is Thursday morning, August 13th. We’ve got a solid 7ft SSW swell rolling in, with a short period of 8 seconds and a combined energy of 782. That’s moderate-to-strong energy. The wind is a gentle 15 km/h cross-offshore from the SW, which will keep the surface clean. This is a call for experienced surfers only – 7ft is pushing the limit for beginners. It’s the biggest swell of the period and with clean conditions, Thursday morning is the one to circle.
Friday morning the 14th also looks decent. A 4ft S swell at 10 seconds, clean with a light cross-offshore wind. Energy is 303. Good for a solid session, but not as punchy as Thursday.
Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are a mixed bag. Saturday morning has 6ft from the south with a short 8-second period, but the wind is a light cross-shore and there are rain showers. The energy is 674, so there’s power, but the conditions are marginal. Sunday morning shapes up better: 4ft S swell, clean, with a light cross-offshore wind and energy of 322. That’s a decent option.
After that, the surf drops off. Tuesday the 18th morning has a tiny 3ft SSE swell with a 6-second period, but the wind is glassy – calm. That’s a rare window of absolute stillness, but the waves are weak.
From the 19th onward, we’re into a long run of tiny, onshore slop. The 20th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd all have sickly waves under 3ft, with onshore winds and very low energy – often under 100. The 23rd Sunday morning has a glassy 3ft SSE swell, but it’s weak. This is a real lull, and if you’re not on it by the 15th or 16th, you’re looking at a week of flatness.
In short: go Thursday the 13th morning for the best mix of size and clean conditions. Friday the 14th and Sunday the 16th are your backup windows. After that, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat night, fresh winds from the NW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | S 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 10 | SSW 8 | S 10 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
45 | 41 | 63 | 113 | 143 | 406 | 495 | 272 | 108 | 65 | 64 | 54 | 59 | 68 | 52 | 497 | 627 | 204 | 279 | 365 | 145 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:09PM1.69m | 4:56AM1.17m | 5:14PM1.80m | 6:02AM1.24m | 6:13PM1.89m | 6:59AM1.33m | 7:07PM1.94m | 7:50AM1.40m | 7:57PM1.95m | 8:37AM1.46m | 8:44PM1.89m | 9:22AM1.49m | 9:29PM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:03PM0.32m | 10:29AM0.42m | 00:06AM0.25m | 11:35AM0.40m | 1:01AM0.18m | 12:36PM0.36m | 1:50AM0.12m | 1:31PM0.32m | 2:35AM0.09m | 2:23PM0.28m | 3:17AM0.08m | 3:13PM0.26m | 3:58AM0.09m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 5:19 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 12 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | E 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 9 | ENE 9 | S 10 | ENE 10 | S 8 | S 10 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 |
40 | 41 | 63 | 113 | 143 | 3 | 495 | 272 | 108 | 65 | 64 | 54 | 46 | 68 | 52 | 247 | 627 | 204 | 279 | 198 | 145 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 7 | NE 4 | SSE 8 | E 14 | S 13 | NNE 6 | E 13 | SSW 7 | S 6 | ENE 9 | S 11 | ENE 9 | S 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
45 | 30 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 45 | 59 | 50 | 24 | 30 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 8 | SSE 8 | S 6 | S 5 | S 13 | — | S 13 | S 12 | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 8 | — | — | S 20 | — | — | S 16 | S 19 | SSE 19 |
15 | 22 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 11 | 26 | 20 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 5 | 7 | 35 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 2 | — | NE 3 | NE 4 | N 3 | ENE 7 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 2 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 2 | SW 5 | SSW 8 | — | WSW 4 | — | S 9 | — |
1 | — | 4 | 14 | 3 | 406 | 25 | 32 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 74 | 497 | — | 18 | — | 365 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 326 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 433 | 77 | 158 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
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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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