Palmeira Surf Break

Lat Long: 16.74° N 22.99° W

Palmeira Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 pm 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Palmeira sea temperature is
27.1°C
0.4° 

Palmeira surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Palmeira surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period, NNW swell with 405 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with NNE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Palmeira this week:

The surf forecast for Palmeira over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Palmeira in the next 16 days are 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 26) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (-01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 20th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 2PM (Fri 25th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 24th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palmeira over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
8
1.4
NNE
7
0.9
N
9
1.1
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
8
1
NNE
10
0.9
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
6
1
NNE
6
1.4
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
7
0.9
NNW
15
1
NNW
14
1
NNW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
250
240
220
122
146
172
197
149
140
108
96
92
64
82
176
263
344
400
331
Wind (km/h)
25
NNE
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NE
20
ENE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
25
NE
20
NE
15
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
15
ENE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
00:58AM0.62m
1:26PM0.48m
2:27AM0.58m
3:51PM0.46m
4:32AM0.60m
5:35PM0.51m
5:45AM0.66m
6:26PM0.57m
6:30AM0.74m
7:01PM0.65m
7:05AM0.81m
7:32PM0.71m
Low Tide
7:40AM0.29m
7:29PM0.31m
9:23AM0.33m
9:11PM0.34m
11:13AM0.31m
10:53PM0.32m
12:13PM0.25m
11:55PM0.27m
12:51PM0.20m
00:38AM0.22m
1:22PM0.14m
1:15AM0.16m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
24
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Information about the Palmeira Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Palmeira provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Palmeira can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Palmeira 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 (Palmeira) 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 Palmeira 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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