Royal Palms State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s be real. Looking at the next couple of weeks, it’s pretty grim for getting a proper surf at Royal Palms State Beach. The swell just isn’t there, and the wind is going to be fighting us for most of it. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and messy waves. But hang tight, because there’s a little glimmer of hope way down the line.

The first real standout – and honestly, the only thing I’d even point you toward – is on the morning of Wednesday, September 2nd. We finally see a bit of a break in the onshores. The wind is forecast to go glassy, which is a huge positive and will make the most of the tiny swell. We’re looking at a small 2ft SSW groundswell. The combined energy is moderate at 310, so it’s not going to be a powerhouse, but with that glass, the reef and point set-up at Royal Palms might actually offer a few clean, fun-sized waves. It's a beginner break, so this is a good one for getting out and having a splash, not for barrels.

Before that, it’s a write-off. From the 25th through to the 1st of September, the swell stays below 3ft, mostly weak and short-period, with cross-onshore and choppy winds ruining any chance of it coming together. There will be a few days where the energy ticks up a little, like the morning of the 29th of August, but that onshore wind will make it a mess. Honestly, if the wind is up and the waves are that small and weak, the setup might be more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

Even after that one decent morning, the winds return to being cross-onshore and the swell stays small. There’s another slight uptick in energy on the 9th of September, with a stronger bump of long-period SSE swell, but it’s accompanied by stronger cross-onshore winds, making it a choppy mess. That’s the second week for you – it gets a little more promising, but it’s too far out to get excited about, and the wind forecasts are rarely kind.

Water temp is 72°F, which is a full 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That’s very unusual, so ditch the wetsuit, you won’t need much rubber.

So, to sum it up: we’re looking at a long, flat, and crummy stretch. The only real window of opportunity is that Wednesday morning, September 2nd, when the glassy conditions could just make it all work. Don’t hold your breath for anything else.

Rusty.

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