Surf Forecasts:
Palomino surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 8 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 857 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Palomino this week:
The surf forecast for Palomino over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Palomino in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 8th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palomino over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what Palomino is offering over the next couple of weeks. This spot is a reliable little wave, but it's not going to fire constantly. The good news is we have a few windows of proper, clean surf, mixed in with some pretty ordinary days.
Overall, the first week has a bit of a slow start, but things shape up nicely. There's a solid run from Monday the 7th through to Monday the 14th where we get some real consistency with chest to head-high swell. The combined swell energy is moderate, reading around 243, and the north-easterly swell is a good fit here. The water is about average for this time of year, so a wetsuit you'd normally use will do fine.
The standout really is Monday morning, September 7th. We’ve got a clean 4 ft north-easterly swell with an 8-second period and glassy conditions. The combined energy is a moderate 243 and it'll be surfable for a wide range of abilities. This is the pick of the forecast.
The following couple of days stay in the 5 ft to 6 ft range, but the winds get messy with onshore and cross-onshore breezes, so it'll be choppy and a bit of a battle. Still, there's plenty of water moving. By Thursday afternoon, September 10th, the wind eases right off to glassy again, with a 5 ft north-easterly swell, but that's a solid size for a beach break and the period is only 7 seconds, so it might be a bit jumbled.
The second half of the first week into the start of the second week will be the most consistent stretch. Monday morning, September 14th is another one to circle: 4 ft north-easterly swell with an 8-second period, glassy wind, and a combined energy of 262. That's a beautiful-looking morning for a long session.
After that, the swell starts to fade. From Tuesday the 15th onwards, it drops back down to waist-high or smaller, with combined energy levels dropping into double digits. The wind looks okay here and there but the waves are just too weak to get excited about. There's a solid gap of small, poor conditions from around Wednesday the 16th through the end of the outlook. The surf just shuts down.
So, get on it early next week for the best conditions. Monday the 7th is the true standout, but the whole run from the 7th to the 14th offers plenty of chances for a wave. After that, you'll be waiting for the next system.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 34°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 66 | 97 | 239 | 106 | 71 | 205 | 125 | 93 | 171 | 164 | 210 | 344 | 322 | 308 | 393 | 287 | 237 | 354 | 292 | 244 | 292 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross |
High Tide | 5:59AM0.07m | 5:49PM0.37m | 6:49AM0.07m | 6:41PM0.38m | 7:33AM0.09m | 7:31PM0.39m | 8:17AM0.11m | 8:18PM0.39m | 9:01AM0.14m | 9:05PM0.37m | 9:47AM0.18m | 9:50PM0.34m | 10:36AM0.21m | 10:36PM0.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:24AM0.05m | 2:02AM0.01m | 10:34AM0.05m | 2:41AM0.01m | 11:40AM0.04m | 3:17AM0.02m | 12:42PM0.05m | 3:51AM0.04m | 1:44PM0.07m | 4:22AM0.06m | 2:48PM0.09m | 4:50AM0.08m | 4:00PM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — |
mm | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 2 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | 7 | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 37 | 35 | 29 | 35 | 33 | 29 | 34 | 35 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | — | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | — | NNE 8 | — | — | NNE 7 | — | — | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 39 | — | 96 | 35 | — | 205 | 125 | 93 | 171 | 79 | — | 111 | 109 | — | 145 | — | — | 131 | — | — | 124 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 66 | 97 | 239 | 106 | 71 | — | — | — | — | 164 | 210 | 344 | 322 | 308 | 393 | 287 | 237 | 354 | 292 | 244 | 292 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 657 | 584 | 2 | 150 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 584 | 0 | 0 | 594 | 2 | 150 | 594 | 657 | 227 | 594 | 696 | 227 | 0 | 2 |
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The above surf forecast table for Palomino provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Palomino can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Palomino 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 (Palomino) 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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