Royal Palms State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.72° N 118.34° W

Royal Palms State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Royal Palms State Beach sea temperature is
22.2° C
3.5° 

Royal Palms State Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Royal Palms State Beach surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with 258 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Royal Palms State Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Royal Palms State Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Royal Palms State Beach in the next 16 days are 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 5AM (Mon 3rd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 31st Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Royal Palms State Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one. The entire 16-day stretch from now through to mid-August is a total write-off for surf at Royal Palms State Beach. The data is clear: every single day comes back as “poor surf conditions.” There’s no hiding it, and I’m not going to sugar-coat it for you.

We start right now, on Friday the 31st of July, and the first thing to hit you is the water temperature. We’re sitting at a very unusual 72°, which is a massive 6° warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s a real anomaly and makes the water feel like bathwater.

The swell is tiny and weak. On Friday morning, we’ve got a mere 3ft of swell from the SSW, but the combined energy is a low 279 (moderate energy). The wind is light and onshore from the SSW at 3 mph, but the wave comment says it all – poor surf. By the afternoon, the wind swings to the W and cranks up to 12 mph cross-onshore, making it choppy. That’s the pattern for the whole forecast.

From Saturday the 1st of August, the swell drops to 2ft or less. The wind is mostly a light cross-onshore breeze from the S or SW, which keeps the surface rippled but not clean. The combined energy dips into the 80s and 100s (weak to moderate). The swell period is often around 13 to 14 seconds, which is a decent groundswell, but with no height, it’s just not enough to break properly.

Sunday the 2nd bottoms out with a 1.0ft swell from the SW. The period is a long 18 seconds, which is a very long period groundswell, but at that height, there’s no energy to push a wave. The energy reading is just 108 (moderate). For a sheltered reef and point break like this, that’s a flat day.

The entire first week looks the same: tiny swell, light cross-onshore winds, and poor conditions. There’s a very slight uptick in combined energy around the 7th and 8th of August, with readings hitting 233 and 231 (moderate), but the swell height is still stuck at 1ft to 2ft. The wind is still cross-onshore, so the surface is bumpy.

The second week, from the 9th of August onward, is more of the same. The swell height never gets above 3ft, and the wind is consistently onshore or cross-onshore, with the afternoon sea breeze picking up to 12-15 mph from the W or WSW. The combined energy does climb a bit, reaching 367 on the morning of Saturday the 15th of August (moderate), but with a 3ft swell from the SSW and a 16-second period, the wind is still a gentle onshore breeze. It’s not enough to get excited about.

Honestly, this is a blank run. For an inconsistent spot that’s sheltered from the swell, it’s not unusual to see long gaps like this. The break is a reef and point that needs a good SW groundswell to work, and it’s just not getting it. If you’re desperate for a paddle, you might find a knee-high lump on the 15th, but it’ll be bumpy and weak. The setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer on the afternoons when the wind gets up.

That’s the grim reality. Keep an eye on the long-range, but don’t hold your breath. Forecasts can change, but right now, I’d leave the boards at home.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Height (m)
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SSW
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14
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13
0.5
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
20
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5
S
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10
SW
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High Tide
11:44AM1.67m
10:50PM2.06m
12:10PM1.72m
11:26PM1.90m
12:38PM1.78m
00:07AM1.71m
1:10PM1.84m
1:00AM1.50m
1:49PM1.90m
2:19AM1.30m
2:40PM1.95m
4:36AM1.19m
3:45PM2.02m
Low Tide
4:50PM0.99m
5:42AM0.37m
5:34PM0.97m
6:06AM0.49m
6:25PM0.94m
6:30AM0.64m
7:28PM0.91m
6:56AM0.79m
8:49PM0.86m
7:26AM0.94m
10:27PM0.73m
8:09AM1.09m
11:55PM0.54m
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Information about the Royal Palms State Beach Surf forecast

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