Palm Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Palm Beach.

We’ve got a slow start, but the forecast shapes up into a solid window of surf, especially for those who don’t mind a little wind and a bit of size. The water is sitting at 64°F, which is pretty much dead average for this time of year, so no shock to the system.

Saturday morning the 8th is the first chance to get wet, but honestly, it’s nothing to write home about. We’ve got a weak 2ft SSE swell with a 9-second period, giving us a combined energy of just 100 – that’s barely a pulse. The wind is offshore from the west and glassy though, so it’ll be clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary.

Sunday the 9th through Monday the 10th sees a bit more energy, but the wind swings around. Sunday morning is a cross-shore mess with a 3ft ENE swell. Monday morning brings a jump in size to 6ft from the ENE, but the wind is a fresh 30 km/h cross-offshore, and the comment says poor surf conditions. The energy bumps up to 498, which is moderate, but the wind is just too strong for a fun session.

The real standout – and the best on offer in this window – is Thursday morning, August 13th. We’ve got a solid 7ft SSW swell rolling in, with a short period of 8 seconds and a combined energy of 782. That’s moderate-to-strong energy. The wind is a gentle 15 km/h cross-offshore from the SW, which will keep the surface clean. This is a call for experienced surfers only – 7ft is pushing the limit for beginners. It’s the biggest swell of the period and with clean conditions, Thursday morning is the one to circle.

Friday morning the 14th also looks decent. A 4ft S swell at 10 seconds, clean with a light cross-offshore wind. Energy is 303. Good for a solid session, but not as punchy as Thursday.

Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th are a mixed bag. Saturday morning has 6ft from the south with a short 8-second period, but the wind is a light cross-shore and there are rain showers. The energy is 674, so there’s power, but the conditions are marginal. Sunday morning shapes up better: 4ft S swell, clean, with a light cross-offshore wind and energy of 322. That’s a decent option.

After that, the surf drops off. Tuesday the 18th morning has a tiny 3ft SSE swell with a 6-second period, but the wind is glassy – calm. That’s a rare window of absolute stillness, but the waves are weak.

From the 19th onward, we’re into a long run of tiny, onshore slop. The 20th, 21st, 22nd, and 23rd all have sickly waves under 3ft, with onshore winds and very low energy – often under 100. The 23rd Sunday morning has a glassy 3ft SSE swell, but it’s weak. This is a real lull, and if you’re not on it by the 15th or 16th, you’re looking at a week of flatness.

In short: go Thursday the 13th morning for the best mix of size and clean conditions. Friday the 14th and Sunday the 16th are your backup windows. After that, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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