Palm Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, mate, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' for Palm Beach over the next couple of weeks.

We've got a bit of a slow start, then a whole lot of swell, but it's gonna be a tricky one for most of us. The first real window to paddle out doesn't hit until Sunday morning, July 5th, but don't get too excited. We've got a solid 10ft south swell rollin' in with a moderate 11-second period, and the combined energy is a whopping 2604 – that's serious power. That's just too big for this beginner-friendly break. The wind is a fresh cross-shore, so it'll be lumpy and choppy, making it a no-go for a good surf.

Monday the 6th and Tuesday the 7th are much the same story: solid 8ft to 10ft swells from the SSE, with energy in the thousands. The wind cleans up a bit Tuesday morning (July 7th) with a cross-offshore breeze, but the swell is still way overhead for this spot. It's expert-only territory, and even then, the raw power might make it more of a battle than a joyride.

Things start to settle down from Wednesday morning (July 8th). The swell drops to 8ft, still a bit meaty, but the wind is clean and cross-offshore. It's still borderline big for a spot like this, but the clean conditions will make it look a whole lot better for the experienced crew.

The standout window actually arrives on Thursday morning, July 9th. The swell has dropped to a more manageable 7ft from the SE, with a moderate 10-second period and combined energy of 875. The wind is a light cross-offshore breeze. That's the kind of setup that will produce clean, fun waves for the better surfers. It's not a beginner wave at that size, but for the rest of us, Thursday morning is the pick of the first week.

Friday the 10th and Saturday the 11th keep dropping in size, with clean conditions on offer, but the swell gets pretty weak – down to 4ft by Saturday morning. It'll be rideable, but you'll be fighting for scraps.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Sunday afternoon (July 12th) through to Tuesday afternoon (July 14th), the swell just vanishes. We're talking 1.0ft to 3ft with next to no energy. It's flat, plain and simple.

The second week brings a revival. By Wednesday afternoon (July 15th), a new 6ft S swell shows up with some energy (748), but the wind is howling at 22 mph. It's messy.

The real big event is Thursday, July 16th. Another massive 12ft S swell, energy at 3632, with clean cross-off winds. That's way too big for this break – expert only, and even then, you'd want a big gun and a lot of nerve.

The absolute best on offer for the entire forecast falls on Friday, July 17th. The swell eases to a still-chunky 8ft from the SSE, with a decent 11-second period and 1443 in energy. The wind is a light, clean cross-offshore breeze. The forecast calls it excellent for experienced surfers, and I can see why. It's big, but it's clean, organised, and will have some proper push. That's your day if you've got the skills.

Saturday, July 18th to Monday, July 20th continues with solid S swells and clean winds, but it's all in the 8ft to 10ft range – again, big and powerful. Sunday afternoon (July 19th) has a 7ft SSE swell with an offshore breeze, which could be a good one for the strong intermediate crew.

So, to sum it up: forget the first few days – too big and messy. Thursday July 9th morning is your first good option. Friday July 17th morning is the clear standout for experienced surfers. Everything else is either too small, too flat, or too big for the everyday surfer.

Good luck, and keep your wits about you.

Rusty.

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