Surf Forecasts:
Palmas Grandes surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 940 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Palmas Grandes this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Palmas Grandes in the next 16 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palmas Grandes over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
158 | 116 | 251 | 460 | 790 | 844 | 739 | 793 | 558 | 536 | 536 | 373 | 373 | 363 | 337 | 305 | 425 | 318 | 301 | 256 | 216 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 2:12PM1.85m | 2:49AM1.99m | 3:00PM1.90m | 3:32AM2.05m | 3:45PM1.91m | 4:14AM2.05m | 4:29PM1.87m | 4:53AM1.99m | 5:12PM1.79m | 5:32AM1.89m | 5:55PM1.68m | 6:11AM1.75m | 6:39PM1.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:28PM0.02m | 8:59AM0.18m | 9:13PM-0.01m | 9:44AM0.14m | 9:55PM0.02m | 10:27AM0.14m | 10:37PM0.10m | 11:08AM0.18m | 11:17PM0.21m | 11:49AM0.25m | 11:58PM0.34m | 12:32PM0.35m | 00:41AM0.48m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSE 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | S 8 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
158 | 93 | 89 | 460 | 790 | 844 | 739 | 793 | 558 | 536 | 536 | 373 | 373 | 363 | 337 | 228 | 425 | 318 | 301 | 256 | 216 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | S 12 | N 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 12 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | N 7 | SW 14 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | SSW 14 | SW 13 |
43 | 30 | 203 | 83 | 68 | 4 | 62 | 224 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 33 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 305 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 253 | 183 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | N 8 | N 7 | S 12 | N 8 | N 7 | — | — | N 7 | N 9 | N 8 | S 12 | N 8 | N 11 | — | — | S 10 | SSW 10 |
15 | 109 | 251 | 169 | 5 | 4 | 67 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 8 | 33 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | — | — | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 6 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — |
125 | 116 | — | — | 78 | 135 | — | — | 198 | 233 | 225 | 85 | 97 | 127 | 177 | — | 246 | 284 | 300 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1081 | 1293 | 1081 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 1293 | 44 | 44 | 1314 | 44 | 44 | 1291 | 44 | 44 | 1275 | 1087 | 1081 | 44 | 44 |
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Information about the Palmas Grandes Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Palmas Grandes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Palmas Grandes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Palmas Grandes 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 (Palmas Grandes) 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Palmas Grandes may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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