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Palm Beach Surf Forecast
/ NSW – Sydney North Coast (39 breaks) / New South Wales (297 breaks) /
Surf Forecasts:
Palm Beach surfForecast / NSW – Sydney North Coast / Australia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Friday 03 Apr 2026 AEDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Palm Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Palm Beach sea temperature is
22.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (Apr 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Palm Beach in the next 16 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 5th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 5th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sun 5th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palm Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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 kJ (?) | 45 | 82 | 195 | 327 | 212 | 565 | 298 | 204 | 214 | 227 | 227 | 155 | 160 | 160 | 106 | 152 | 139 | 100 | 66 | 56 | 75 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:10AM 1.56 | 10:41PM 1.70 | 10:49AM 1.44 | 11:18PM 1.68 | 11:26AM 1.31 | 11:53PM 1.64 | 12:02PM 1.19 | 12:28AM 1.60 | 12:38PM 1.08 | 1:03AM 1.56 | 1:17PM 1.01 | 1:42AM 1.53 | 2:05PM 0.97 | 2:27AM 1.52 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:20PM 0.23 | 4:57AM 0.35 | 4:52PM 0.25 | 5:40AM 0.35 | 5:23PM 0.28 | 6:21AM 0.37 | 5:52PM 0.32 | 7:03AM 0.40 | 6:21PM 0.37 | 7:47AM 0.43 | 6:53PM 0.42 | 8:36AM 0.45 | 7:33PM 0.48 | ||||||||
Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:39 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 24 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 21 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 21 |
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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.
Palm Beach is 18 km (11 miles) from the city of Dee Why. If you plan a holiday in Sydney North Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Dee Why. Dee Why has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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