Surf Forecasts:
Palm Beach surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with 669 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period with SE 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m 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 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palm Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here, looking at what’s cooking at Palm Beach for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s a slow burner. Sunday morning (August 2nd) is a no-go with a 1.4m SSE swell and a cross-shore breeze messing things up. Water temp is around 64°F, which is just normal for this time of year.
Monday morning (August 3rd) cleans up a bit with a 1.1m SE swell and a light cross-offshore wind. It’s small and the energy is only moderate, but you might snag a few smooth rides if you’re a beginner.
Things go flat from Tuesday through Thursday morning (August 4th to 6th). On Tuesday, the swell drops to 0.3m. Don’t bother.
Friday morning, August 7th, is the first real highlight. We get a 1.6m south swell with glassy wind. The energy is solid, and those waves will have some push. This is the one to aim for early.
The weekend (August 8-9) goes back to small and messy. A glassy start on Saturday but only 0.8m from the south.
We’ve got a few days of small, onshore chop until Thursday (August 13th), but hold tight. Friday morning, August 14th, delivers a 2.1m south swell with glassy conditions and strong energy. That’s a standout for the experienced crew—too big for beginners, but beautiful for those who can handle it.
Saturday, August 15th, turns huge—3.5m from the SSE. The morning wind is light offshore, but the swell is just too massive for the break. Only the most hardcore experts might even look at it, and honestly, the kite surfers will have the best time.
Sunday morning, August 16th, settles down to a clean 2.1m from the SSE with offshore wind. Strong energy, clean faces—another great option for experienced surfers.
We wrap up on Monday, August 17th, with a glassy 1.2m SSE swell. A nice, clean morning for a relaxed session before the wind shifts.
The ones to circle: Friday morning August 7th for a clean, fun swell, and Friday morning August 14th for the bigger, cleaner power waves.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | S 5 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 433 | 518 | 488 | 287 | 163 | 67 | 15 | 9 | 20 | 130 | 127 | 305 | 266 | 348 | 441 | 413 | 297 | 176 | 70 | 180 | 73 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | off | off | on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:38AM1.36m | 10:42PM1.54m | 11:18AM1.38m | 11:25PM1.44m | 12:03PM1.42m | 00:13AM1.33m | 12:55PM1.46m | 1:10AM1.23m | 1:54PM1.52m | 2:18AM1.16m | 3:00PM1.59m | 3:37AM1.13m | 4:09PM1.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:31PM0.29m | 5:06AM0.14m | 5:18PM0.30m | 5:44AM0.17m | 6:12PM0.33m | 6:26AM0.23m | 7:14PM0.36m | 7:15AM0.29m | 8:28PM0.39m | 8:12AM0.36m | 9:48PM0.38m | 9:18AM0.40m | 11:03PM0.32m | ||||||||
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 | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 22 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 5 | S 8 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | S 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 433 | 518 | 488 | 287 | 163 | 67 | 10 | 9 | 20 | 130 | 69 | 305 | 266 | 348 | 441 | 413 | 297 | 176 | 70 | 180 | 73 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SE 14 | NE 5 | S 21 | E 15 | ENE 5 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | E 11 | E 10 | E 9 | E 8 | E 10 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 10 | SSE 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | 280 | 186 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 31 | 27 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 53 | 10 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 17 | E 17 | S 21 | E 16 | S 20 | E 15 | S 5 | S 5 | E 7 | E 8 | S 13 | E 18 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | E 16 | E 16 | E 15 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | E 16 | E 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 3 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 2 | — | W 3 | WNW 2 | S 7 | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 4 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 33 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 127 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 330 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
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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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