Palm Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the table for Palm Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, it’s quiet. There’s hardly any swell to speak of for the first few days. Sunday the 12th has a tiny 1.6ft ESE swell, but the real issue is there’s just no energy – only a weak 66 (combined energy). Monday and Tuesday are even smaller, with waves barely showing their face. We’re looking at a flat start to the outlook.

Then things get real, real quick. Wednesday the 15th sees a jump to 6.2ft from the south, with energy climbing to 403 (moderate), but that’s just the warm-up. The afternoon brings a punchy 11.5ft S swell at 10 seconds, and the energy rockets up to 2299 (strong). That’s a whole lot of ocean for Palm Beach. This spot is exposed to swell, but with strong cross-off winds and that size, it’s strictly for the experienced crew. Beginners, stay on the sand.

Thursday the 16th and Friday the 17th stay chunky, with waves around 6.2ft to 7.5ft, but the wind turns cross-onshore and choppy, so the quality drops off. Saturday the 18th has more big surf – 8.2ft to 9.8ft from the ESE – but it’s crossed up and messy for the most part. Still too big for most. The big one hits Sunday the 19th: an 11.5ft E swell with energy at a massive 5442 (very strong) in the afternoon, and an 11-second period. It’s powerful, but it’s also a long-period groundswell, which at a beach break can make things close out and bend straight. This is a day for experts only, and even then, it might be more of a kite surfers’ show than a paddle session with that cross-onshore wind.

Now, the real standout. Monday the 20th morning. The swell drops to a more manageable 7.2ft from the east (1047 energy – strong), but the wind goes light offshore from the WSW. That means clean lines. It’s still solid size, so you need your wits about you, but this is the best the forecast has to offer for experienced surfers.

After that, the week eases down. Tuesday the 21st sees 5.9ft E swell with offshore WNW winds – clean and fun for the strong intermediate. Wednesday the 22nd has 4.9ft, still clean with a cross-off breeze. Through the end of the month, we’re back to small, cleaner conditions, with waist-high waves on the 24th and 25th, perfect for beginners and longboards. Nothing special, but a nice way to end the run.

Water temp at Palm Beach is around 65.7°F, which is about a degree above normal – pretty average for July. No surprises there.

Crowds? This is a break that sees people sometimes, and with that standout Monday session, expect a few locals out.

So, if you’re after the best, lock in Monday the 20th morning. It’s the cleanest, biggest, and most promising session in the whole window. The rest is either too small, too big, or too windy – but that one morning makes it worth waiting for.

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