Palm Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.59° S 151.33° E

Palm Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 29 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Palm Beach sea temperature is
18.6°C
0.1° 

Palm Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Palm Beach surf forecast from 29 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 4 Oct, 5AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 8AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,412 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 30 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SSE 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 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 5s 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Oct 02) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (AEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 30th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 4th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 4th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palm Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
30
Thursday
1
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Saturday
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Monday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
16
0.7
SSE
15
0.8
S
15
1.2
ENE
7
0.8
ENE
7
1.2
NE
5
1.8
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.6
NE
6
0.9
ENE
8
1
S
6
1.1
S
8
2.2
S
9
3
S
9
3
SSE
9
2.3
SSE
9
1.9
SSE
9
1.6
SSE
9
1.1
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
280
240
272
123
63
85
327
194
206
101
84
149
732
1350
1215
865
567
422
214
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
N
25
NE
10
NNW
10
NNW
25
NE
10
N
5
NNW
20
SW
10
S
10
SSW
10
S
20
S
20
SSW
15
SSE
0
SSE
5
WSW
15
E
5
WSW
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
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glassy
on
glassy
High Tide
10:07PM1.41m
10:36AM1.71m
10:52PM1.30m
11:20AM1.72m
11:40PM1.19m
12:08PM1.71m
00:34AM1.10m
1:02PM1.68m
1:37AM1.04m
2:04PM1.66m
3:54AM1.03m
3:13PM1.65m
Low Tide
4:09AM0.11m
5:01PM0.17m
4:48AM0.14m
5:53PM0.19m
5:29AM0.19m
6:50PM0.22m
6:16AM0.26m
7:54PM0.26m
7:12AM0.34m
9:05PM0.29m
8:20AM0.42m
10:15PM0.29m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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