Surf Forecasts:
Palm Beach surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, S swell with 1,087 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with S 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 Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s 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 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palm Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me tell you what’s cooking here at Palm Beach. It’s been a quiet start, and honestly, the first few days are a write-off. You’re looking at a gap of about two days with nothing really worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny and the energy is just not there. But hold on, because things are about to turn around.
Thursday morning, the 30th of July, is where it finally starts to wake up. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell rolling in from the S, with a light offshore wind from the WSW. The water is sitting at 65°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there. The combined energy is moderate (424), and it’s shaping up to be a decent session for the keeners.
But the real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Friday morning, the 31st of July. This is the pick of the forecast. Palm Beach is firing with a solid 7ft S swell, a 11-second period, and a light cross-off breeze from the SW keeping things clean. The energy is pumping hard (1752), and this is prime for experienced surfers. Anything over 8ft is expert territory, but this is right in that sweet spot for a good challenge. The water temp is still about average, and the crowds are something to keep in mind – they can show up sometimes, especially on a solid day like this.
Saturday morning, the 1st of August, is another good one. Glassy conditions with a 5ft SSE swell, and the wind is dead calm from the WNW. That’s as clean as it gets. The energy is moderate (455), and it’s a great option for a long, relaxed session. After that, the swell starts to taper off through Sunday and Monday, with some clean but smaller waves in the 4ft to 2ft range.
The second week gets a bit messy. From Tuesday the 4th onwards, the swell drops right off, and the wind turns onshore or cross-shore for most of it. There’s a bump of 6ft to 6ft on Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th, but the wind is all wrong – cross and onshore, with rain showers. The energy is decent (583 to 1197), but the conditions are choppy and not really worth it for a paddle. This setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, to be honest.
The rest of the week into the 12th of August is flat and small, with nothing to get excited about. So, get out there Friday morning, the 31st – that’s your best shot.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 7 | S 9 | S 18 | S 16 | S 13 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 16 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 417 | 313 | 882 | 1087 | 867 | 550 | 399 | 348 | 394 | 320 | 265 | 130 | 104 | 65 | 23 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:38PM1.76m | 8:16AM1.26m | 8:14PM1.77m | 8:52AM1.30m | 8:50PM1.75m | 9:26AM1.32m | 9:26PM1.70m | 10:01AM1.34m | 10:02PM1.63m | 10:38AM1.36m | 10:42PM1.54m | 11:18AM1.38m | 11:25PM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:20AM0.22m | 1:50PM0.41m | 2:53AM0.17m | 2:29PM0.36m | 3:26AM0.14m | 3:08PM0.33m | 3:58AM0.12m | 3:48PM0.30m | 4:32AM0.12m | 4:31PM0.29m | 5:06AM0.14m | 5:18PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — |
 | 5:12 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 14 |
Feels °C | 17 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 9 | S 8 | SE 6 | ENE 6 | S 9 | S 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 16 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 417 | 313 | 882 | 658 | 640 | 550 | 399 | 348 | 394 | 320 | 265 | 130 | 104 | 65 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | S 16 | S 13 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 14 | SSE 13 | NE 6 | E 9 | SE 13 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 7 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 51 | 118 | 2 | 1 | 45 | 24 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 18 | S 7 | SE 13 | E 12 | E 12 | — | E 13 | E 13 | E 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 18 | E 17 | E 17 | SE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 8 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 38 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | ENE 7 | NNE 6 | ENE 3 | — | NW 3 | NW 3 | SW 3 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 27 | — | — | — | 1087 | 867 | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 125 | 566 | 259 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
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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).
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