Palm Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Palm Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, it’s a bit of a slow start. The first few days are pretty average, with a messy swell hanging around. Sunday afternoon the 19th has some 6ft east swell, but it’s cross-on and a bit weak, so don’t expect much. The real story starts to build from Monday morning the 20th.

Monday morning the 20th is your first real standout. Glassy conditions with a light west wind, and a clean 6ft east swell running at 11 seconds. That’s solid groundswell energy (819) and the waves will have some shape. The water is about 65°, which is pretty normal for this time of year. Palm Beach is a beginner-friendly spot, and this is a great session for the more experienced beginners – the clean conditions will make it feel much better than the size suggests.

The energy drops off through the middle of the week, with Tuesday and Wednesday offering smaller, less exciting surf. Thursday morning the 24th sees a shift, with a new south swell coming in at 5ft. The wind is offshore and gentle, making for nice, clean lines. This one has a bit more punch (390) and is a good option for the crew looking for a fun, cruisy session.

We’ve got a solid run from Friday the 24th right through the weekend. Friday afternoon gets glassy again with a 5ft south swell, and Saturday the 25th has a longer-period 4ft south swell (13 seconds) with offshore wind – that’s a classic point-break style wave in the making. Sunday the 26th stays clean with a 5ft south swell, though the wind is more cross-off. There’s a bit of a gap after that, with Monday and Tuesday the 28th-29th offering smaller, cleaner waves, but nothing to write home about.

Now, keep your eyes peeled for the 1st of August. That’s over a week away, but it’s looking like a big one. Saturday morning the 1st brings a solid 8ft south swell, with clean conditions and a light offshore breeze. The energy is massive (1398), and this is for experienced surfers only. The swell is big enough to be punchy, but the clean wind will make it rideable for the right crew. By the afternoon, it’s predicted to be pushing 10ft, which is likely too big for this break to handle well. Sunday the 2nd morning is still a solid 8ft with a light wind, but the same caveat applies – it’s big and needs respect.

The window closes out on Monday the 3rd with a strong, blustery south-southwest wind, making the surf messy despite the 6ft south swell. All in all, Monday the 20th is the best clean, accessible session, while the 1st of August is the big-swell promise for the experts.

Rusty, signing off.

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