Palm Beach
Gold Coast · Australia
Beach breakgood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
Long beach with banks; fine for learning on a small swell. Best wind — W-SW.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | east |
| Working swell | from northeast — south |
| Coordinates | -28.115, 153.47 |
FAQ
Is Palm Beach good for beginners?
Yes, Palm Beach works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Palm Beach today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#gold-coast/palm-beach-gc. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
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