Surf Forecasts:
Palm Beach surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, S swell with 497 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period with ENE 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Palm Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (AEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palm Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what Palm Beach has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.
First off, the water temp is sitting right around average for this time of year, so nothing to worry about on that front.
The outlook starts off a bit rough for the first few days. We've got a bit of swell on Monday the 10th, around 6ft from the ENE, but the wind is a stiff cross-off, making for poor conditions. The combined energy is moderate (477), but honestly, it's not worth paddling out for. That 18-25 mph wind will just mess it up.
Things start to look up on Tuesday the 11th. The morning is still small and ordinary, but the afternoon sees a clean 3ft southerly swell with a 13-second period and light offshore winds. That's a proper groundswell, and the energy is moderate (282). It's a good sign for a fun little session.
Wednesday the 12th is back to small, less-than-ideal surf. Thursday the 13th has a bit more size, with 5ft to 6ft from the south, but the wind is not in our favor, swinging cross-off and then cross-on. The energy is on the higher side of moderate (387 and 526 for the afternoon), but it's a messy situation.
The real standout appears to be the morning of Friday the 14th. Expect a clean 4ft southerly swell, light offshore winds, and moderate energy (216). It's a solid window for a clean session.
After that, we hit a bit of a lull from the 15th through the 19th. There are some tiny waves, but the wind is mostly onshore or cross, and the quality is poor. It's a gap of a few days where you’re better off doing something else.
But then, hold onto your board. On the morning of Friday the 21st, we have a proper standout. It's glassy, with a calm wind and a clean 6ft ENE swell. The energy is strong (680), and the conditions are set to be very good. This is the one to circle on your calendar. The morning of Saturday the 22nd is also excellent, with glassy conditions and a 5ft easterly swell (297 energy). Sunday the 23rd morning gets a bit bigger, with a 7ft easterly swell (1232 energy), but that cross-onshore wind could make it a bit of a battle. The 6ft swell on Friday is a bit much for beginners, but for the experienced crew, it'll be a blast.
The final good note is the morning of Tuesday the 25th, with a clean 4ft easterly swell and a light cross-off wind. Combined energy is a solid 426.
So, the best bet is the morning of Friday the 21st. Glassy, clean, and a solid 6ft from the ENE. That's the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | S 13 | S 9 | ENE 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 20 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 273 | 474 | 272 | 117 | 66 | 209 | 160 | 52 | 56 | 44 | 351 | 497 | 182 | 194 | 257 | 140 | 56 | 28 | 66 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:02AM1.24m | 6:13PM1.89m | 6:59AM1.33m | 7:07PM1.94m | 7:50AM1.40m | 7:57PM1.95m | 8:37AM1.46m | 8:44PM1.89m | 9:22AM1.49m | 9:29PM1.79m | 10:06AM1.49m | 10:12PM1.65m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:06AM0.25m | 11:35AM0.40m | 1:01AM0.18m | 12:36PM0.36m | 1:50AM0.12m | 1:31PM0.32m | 2:35AM0.09m | 2:23PM0.28m | 3:17AM0.08m | 3:13PM0.26m | 3:58AM0.09m | 4:01PM0.26m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 15 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 10 | 9 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | S 13 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 8 |
| kJ | 6 | 474 | 272 | 117 | 66 | 209 | 160 | 44 | 56 | 43 | 351 | 497 | 182 | 194 | 257 | 86 | 56 | 28 | 66 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 14 | S 13 | S 13 | E 13 | SSW 7 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 20 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 47 | 46 | 52 | 50 | 44 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 17 | 17 | 140 | 17 | 18 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | — | S 13 | S 12 | — | S 7 | — | S 11 | — | — | S 16 | — | S 17 | S 15 | SSE 20 | ENE 10 | S 16 | S 14 | S 13 |
| kJ | 3 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 26 | — | 21 | — | — | 5 | — | 6 | 5 | 39 | 18 | 21 | 15 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — | WNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 2 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 6 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | 273 | 24 | 32 | 36 | 10 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 525 | 140 | 158 | 191 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 208 | 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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