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 pm 30 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Royal Palms State Beach sea temperature is
23.8°C
4.9° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, S swell with 653 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s 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 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 1st Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 3rd Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Sun 6th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, let's settle in. I'm looking at the next couple of weeks here, and I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough stretch. The forecast is filled with mostly poor surf conditions, and the consistency is just not there. We're looking at a long dry spell right from the start.

The first session that even looks like it might be worth paddling out for comes from September 6th. That's a Sunday morning. We'll see some measurable energy at Royal Palms State Beach, a reef and point setup that's pretty sheltered. The swell is coming from the south at 4ft with a 15-second period, which is a nice long-period groundswell. The combined energy is a moderate 739. The wind is a light offshore from the ENE, and the report says clean. That's a real positive. But, and it's a big but, this spot is inconsistent and it's a beginner-level break, so that 4ft swell might be about the top end for a learner. The crowd factor is "sometimes," so you might have company.

After that, it's back to the grind. The rest of the forecast is a sea of "poor surf conditions" with cross-onshore winds and choppy surfaces. September 7th brings a slightly bigger swell, 5ft from the south, but with a near-gale cross-shore wind, it's going to be a washing machine - no good for a paddle board. The swell energy peaks at 822, but with that wind, it's a write-off.

The second week offers nothing to get excited about. The swell is small, the wind is mostly cross-onshore, and the scores are all zeros. It's a long stretch of flat, choppy, or just plain messy conditions. For a spot that's already inconsistent, this is a real run of bad luck.

So, to be honest, if you're looking for a wave, keep your eyes on that Sunday morning, September 6th. Everything else is a gamble or a flat-out miss. The forecasts can change, but right now, it's looking like a long wait.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun night, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SSW
12
1.4
W
7
0.4
SW
15
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
180
134
127
69
68
68
79
96
104
176
84
273
319
364
343
326
314
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308
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
SSW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
20
W
10
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5
SW
20
W
5
SW
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SE
15
WSW
15
SSE
15
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15
WSW
5
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5
SW
15
WSW
5
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Wind State
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High Tide
11:18PM1.78m
11:41AM2.00m
00:06AM1.58m
12:15PM2.03m
1:09AM1.38m
12:57PM2.03m
2:54AM1.23m
1:57PM2.00m
6:19AM1.25m
3:20PM2.00m
7:21AM1.38m
4:51PM2.05m
Low Tide
5:18AM0.65m
6:12PM0.65m
5:41AM0.81m
7:14PM0.65m
6:06AM0.96m
8:35PM0.64m
6:31AM1.11m
10:16PM0.58m
7:05AM1.25m
11:45PM0.44m
10:05AM1.32m
00:46AM0.29m
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7:20
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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