Palm Beach (Sydney) surf report
Long beach at the tip of the northern beaches.
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Tomorrow at Palm Beach (Sydney) (Sun, 4 Oct) · best 5am–1pm
Fun.
Clean offshore wind, chest-high waves. Rated for a beginner.
- Westerly wind at 5 kn. That's offshore here, so the waves will be clean.
- Waves around chest high (0.9m faces), a good size for a beginner.
- East-north-easterly swell at 5 seconds, an angle this spot likes.
- Mid tide and rising at 10am, which suits this spot.
- Wind swings south-easterly 5 kn around 1pm, so it'll get choppy.
Forecast checked Sat, 3 Oct, 9:16 pm Gold Coast time.
When is Palm Beach (Sydney) good?
- Best wind
- Westerly (offshore) or none
- Best swell
- North-north-east to south
- Best tide
- Mid tide
- Suits
- Beginner+
Who it suits depends on the size: learners up to about 0.7m, beginners up to about 1.1m, intermediates up to about 1.7m. Bigger than 1.7m it is for advanced surfers. Long-period groundswell hits harder, so it counts as bigger.
It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride. A westerly wind blows offshore here, so mornings before the sea breeze are usually cleanest. Get Frothin’ checks the wind, swell, tide and the live wave buoys every hour and tells you, in plain English, whether it's worth paddling out at Palm Beach (Sydney) for your level.
Watch out
Rips along the beach.
Surf schools at Palm Beach (Sydney)
Lessons mean more people in the water. The app flags when a school is out, so you know it'll be busy.
- Manly Surf School - Spring School Holiday Program. Lessons usually start at 9am, 11am.
- Manly Surf School - After School Program. Lessons usually start at 4pm.
Frequently asked
What are the best conditions for surfing Palm Beach (Sydney)?
Palm Beach (Sydney) is best with a westerly (offshore) wind or no wind, a north-north-east to south swell and mid tide. It gets most of the open-ocean swell, so there is usually something to ride.
What wind is offshore at Palm Beach (Sydney)?
A westerly wind (W) blows straight offshore at Palm Beach (Sydney), holding the waves up and keeping them clean. Light winds are good too. Onshore winds make it choppy.
Is Palm Beach (Sydney) good for beginners?
It can be. Palm Beach (Sydney) suits beginners on small, clean days. On bigger days it is better left to more experienced surfers.
What should I watch out for at Palm Beach (Sydney)?
Rips along the beach.
Are there surf lessons at Palm Beach (Sydney)?
Yes: Manly Surf School - Spring School Holiday Program, Manly Surf School - After School Program. Lesson times bring more people into the water, and Get Frothin’ shows when lessons are on, so you can plan around the busy times.
Nearby breaks
- North Narrabeen 11.9 km
- Dee Why Point 17.7 km
- Curl Curl 19.4 km