Palm Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s ahead for Palm Beach.

First up, the water is sitting right around 64°F, which is a touch cooler than average for this time of year, but nothing outrageous. It’s a clean, consistent little stretch that’s exposed to the south-east.

We’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first real shout comes on Tuesday the 11th, with a solid afternoon session. The swell is 5 feet from the south, with an 11-second period giving it a bit of punch. The wind is light and offshore from the west, leaving the waves clean and lined up. Combined energy is moderate at 573. This is a good one – not too big, not too small. It’s a standout for sure.

Wednesday the 12th still has some clean waves in the morning, with a 4-foot south swell and a gentle offshore breeze. Not as punchy, but still fun and clean. The afternoon drops off though, with smaller surf and ordinary conditions.

Thursday the 13th sees a bit of a drop in swell quality and size, with a 3-foot south swell and a short 7-second period in the morning. The wind is cross-off, so it’s still clean, but very small. The afternoon picks up to 5 feet, but the wind swings cross-onshore and it gets messy. The energy jumps to 661, but it’s not a paddle-friendly setup.

We then hit a bit of a dry spell. Friday the 14th morning is still clean, but the swell is a 3-foot south, and the afternoon goes to crap with cross-onshore winds. Saturday the 15th through to Tuesday the 19th is a write-off – poor surf, onshore winds, rain, and short-period junk. Don’t bother.

Now, here’s the long-range promise. Thursday the 20th rolls around with a new pulse. The morning sees a 8-foot east swell, with a 9-second period and a light cross-off breeze from the south-west. That’s a lot of energy – 868 in the combined column – and it’s clean. This is a big step up, but at 8 feet, it’s getting into expert territory, especially for beginners.

Friday the 21st is the absolute standout. The morning is glassy – winds from the south-west at just 3 mph – and the swell is 7 feet from the east, with a 9-second period. Combined energy is 725. This is clean, powerful, and well-shaped. If you can handle it, this is the session to aim for.

The weekend after that fades out. Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd have smaller, messy east swells with cross or onshore winds. It’s not terrible, but nothing special. The following week sees a return to small, marginal conditions with light winds, but nothing that’ll fire you up.

So, to wrap it up: Tuesday the 11th afternoon is a solid, clean option for most. Friday the 21st morning is the big one – glassy and solid – but only for experienced surfers. The rest of the window is a lot of waiting around.

Rusty, signing off.

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