Palm Beach

Palm Beach is a north-facing beach break located on the Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. The spot comprises a long sandy beach flanked by a protected lagoon to the west and open ocean to the east. The northern headland provides some wave generation but also creates choppy conditions and wind shadow effects. The spot benefits from a relatively sheltered bay configuration that reduces swell size but provides consistent conditions. Best conditions occur with easterly winds (90°) providing side-shore flow along the north-facing beach. The low wind reliability (2.6%) and modest average wave height (1.10m) suggest this is primarily a beginner-friendly location suitable for progression training rather than advanced riding. The proximity of residential areas and shallow lagoon waters require attention to launch/landing zones. Water temperature averaging 18°C requires a wetsuit year-round. This spot suits beginners and intermediate kiters seeking protected, manageable conditions with minimal crowd pressure.