Palm Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m lookin’ at the surf ahead for Palm Beach. It’s a pretty poor start, but there’s a solid window of quality swell that’ll get the blood pumpin’.

Right now, the water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothin’ wild on that front.

The week starts with a tease. Wednesday morning July 22nd gives us small 3ft swell from the ENE with a 10-second period and a light cross-off breeze. The energy is moderate at 226, and it’s clean. A beginner could have a play, but it’s not gonna get the heart racing. By Wednesday afternoon, the wind goes glassy, but the swell drops to 3ft and the energy fades to 178. It’s ordinary.

Thursday is even smaller. The 23rd has 2ft in the morning with a clean offshore, but it’s weak energy (96). Afternoon gets messy with a cross-off.

Then Friday the 24th... that’s where it kicks off. Morning brings a solid 7ft southerly swell, period 10 seconds, and the energy jumps to 1410. That’s strong, powerful stuff. Wind is a light cross-off, so it’ll be clean. This is for experienced surfers only—too much punch for beginners. The afternoon drops to 7ft, still a good size, but the wind turns onshore and the tide might mess with it.

Saturday morning the 25th is a beauty. 5ft of south swell, 11-second period, with a clean offshore wind. Energy is 598, which is moderate to strong. This is the standout of the week. The waves will have shape, and the wind will hold it open. A solid session for anyone who knows what they’re doing. Crowds are sometimes a thing here, so get there early.

Sunday the 26th keeps the south swell running at 5ft, with a 11-second period and a light cross-off in the morning. Energy is 504. It’s clean again, but the afternoon gets a cross-on breeze that’ll put a few ripples on it.

Monday the 27th fades to 3ft, and by Tuesday the 28th it’s tiny—2ft with glassy conditions but barely any energy (55). Wednesday the 29th sees a pulse of 4ft, but it’s ordinary.

Now, lookin’ ahead to the end of the month: Thursday the 30th brings a big southerly swell at 8ft with a 12-second period and energy hitting 2069. That’s very strong, but it’s cross-on and choppy. This is for experts only, and it might be more interesting for the kite crew than a paddle session. It’s a lot of water moving.

Friday the 31st is better. 5ft in the morning with a clean offshore wind, energy 432. That’s a good, manageable wave. The afternoon stays clean with a light cross-off.

The first week of August is a bit of a mixed bag. Saturday the 1st is tiny again. Sunday the 2nd is flat. But Monday the 3rd has a 5ft swell with a northwest wind, though the period is short (7 seconds), so it’ll be a bit crumbly. Tuesday the 4th is the pick of the second week: 6ft southerly swell, 7-second period, but with a moderate offshore wind and clean faces. Then Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th keep the swell around 4ft to 5ft with glassy or offshore winds, making for some clean, fun waves.

The best surf on offer? Lock in Saturday morning the 25th. That 5ft south swell, 11-second period, and clean offshore wind is the full package. If you’re after a challenge, Friday morning the 24th with the 7ft southerly is a ripper, but it’s for the experienced crew.

This is Rusty, signing off. Catch you in the water.

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