
Surf Forecasts:
Royal Palms State Beach surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SSW swell with 373 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Royal Palms State Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our little patch of coast.
Mate, I’ll be straight with you – it’s a pretty bleak 16-day stretch for Royal Palms State Beach. The whole outlook is filled with poor surf conditions and a score of zero across every single session. There’s no standout day, no hidden gem, nothing to get excited about. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, and it’s consistently choppy or at best light cross-onshore ripple. If you’re hanging for a wave, you’re better off staying home.
Starting from now, we kick off Sunday 9 August with a weak 2ft SSW swell, but the wind is a cross-onshore 12 mph W, making it messy. The water temp is 72°, which is much warmer than normal – over 5° above average, so that’s very unusual for this time of year. The combined energy is weak at 185. Not worth paddling out.
Monday 10 August through to the end of the first week, it’s the same story. Swell hovers between 1ft and 2ft, mostly from the SSW or SW, with periods ranging from 13 to 20 seconds. That long period suggests groundswell, but at a sheltered reef and point break it could shape up, except the wind is nearly always cross-on or on. The energy reading sits between 141 and 375 – mostly moderate, but that doesn’t help when the surf is poor quality.
The second week, from around 16 August onward, offers a tiny bump in size – up to 3ft on the 16th, and then on Tuesday 18 August afternoon we see a brief 5ft W swell with a short 6-second period. That’s more windswell than anything, and with a cross-onshore 12 mph W wind, it’s gonna be choppy and mushy. The combined energy jumps to 321, which is moderate, but the quality is still rated poor. This is one of those setups that’s probably more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing if the wind picks up.
From 22 August onward, the swell drops back to 1.0ft to 1ft, with long periods again, but the wind stays cross-onshore. The consistency here is “inconsistent” – this spot rarely breaks, so a blank run like this isn’t all that unusual for the area. It tends not to stay poor for long, and forecasts can change, but right now there’s nothing on offer.
Look, there’s not a single standout in this 16-day window. If you’re desperate, maybe keep an eye on those rare moments of light offshore winds, like Monday 10 August morning with a 2ft SSW swell and SW 6 mph onshore wind – not glassy, but it’s the best you’ll get. But honestly, I’d save the wax for another week.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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121 | 120 | 105 | 97 | 96 | 56 | 154 | 152 | 143 | 127 | 125 | 124 | 164 | 188 | 142 | 211 | 223 | 234 | 326 | 318 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:08PM2.37m | 9:14AM1.59m | 8:02PM2.46m | 9:48AM1.69m | 8:51PM2.49m | 10:22AM1.78m | 9:38PM2.43m | 10:55AM1.85m | 10:23PM2.29m | 11:28AM1.91m | 11:08PM2.08m | 12:01PM1.95m | 11:54PM1.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:37AM0.01m | 1:45PM1.06m | 3:18AM-0.06m | 2:39PM0.94m | 3:57AM-0.05m | 3:29PM0.84m | 4:33AM0.03m | 4:18PM0.77m | 5:06AM0.17m | 5:08PM0.73m | 5:38AM0.36m | 6:00PM0.73m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
121 | 120 | 105 | 69 | 68 | 56 | 154 | 152 | 143 | 127 | 125 | 124 | 164 | 188 | 142 | 140 | 223 | 234 | 326 | 318 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | WSW 4 | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
12 | 3 | 38 | 97 | 96 | 33 | 54 | 36 | 27 | 28 | 12 | 21 | 18 | 75 | 139 | 211 | 180 | 91 | 44 | 108 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 21 | SSW 11 | W 4 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 13 | W 4 | SW 12 | W 5 | W 5 | S 11 | S 10 | W 4 | S 11 | S 10 |
45 | 12 | 1 | 25 | 8 | 52 | 29 | 28 | 13 | 22 | 17 | 1 | 23 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | — | W 2 | — | — | W 2 | — | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | W 5 | — | — | W 3 | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 3 | W 4 |
7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 37 | 29 | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 13 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 0 | 156 | 127 | 28 | 41 | 72 | 30 | 156 | 72 | 10 | 10 | 127 | 10 | 156 | 127 | 31 | 157 | 72 | 44 |
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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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