Surf Forecasts:
Praia de Palmas surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, ENE swell with 873 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with E swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia de Palmas this week:
The surf forecast for Praia de Palmas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia de Palmas in the next 16 days are 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 15th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia de Palmas over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | E 8 | SE 10 | SSE 12 | SE 8 | SE 11 | SSE 9 | E 7 | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 21 | 44 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 43 | 8 | 16 | 13 | 71 | 29 | 40 | 56 | 91 | 123 | 140 | 120 | 873 | 116 | 82 | 78 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 3:44PM0.76m | 4:27AM0.80m | 4:01PM0.72m | 5:10AM0.71m | 4:13PM0.66m | 6:12AM0.62m | 1:30PM0.62m | 12:29PM0.66m | 12:12PM0.73m | 10:57PM0.58m | 12:20PM0.81m | 11:34PM0.69m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 9:13AM0.33m | 9:12PM0.18m | 9:24AM0.40m | 9:38PM0.21m | 9:34AM0.47m | 10:08PM0.27m | 9:31AM0.54m | 10:46PM0.36m | 4:13AM0.32m | 5:56PM0.46m | 5:12AM0.23m | 6:12PM0.39m | |||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 10 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 27 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | SSE 11 | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | SE 10 | E 9 | SE 9 | S 9 | — | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 |
| kJ | 21 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | 13 | 14 | 140 | 116 | 82 | 78 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | E 12 | E 12 | E 3 | E 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | E 9 | SE 9 | SE 14 | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
| kJ | 7 | 44 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 9 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | E 10 | — | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 9 | SE 10 | — | — | SE 11 | — | — | ENE 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | — | — | S 4 |
| kJ | — | 20 | 17 | — | — | 43 | — | — | 13 | 71 | 29 | 40 | 56 | 91 | 123 | 140 | 120 | 873 | — | — | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 61 | 5 | 5 | 114 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 33 | 36 | 52 | 52 | 92 | 15 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
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The above surf forecast table for Praia de Palmas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia de Palmas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia de Palmas 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 (Praia de Palmas) 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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