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 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Royal Palms State Beach sea temperature is
20.9° C
1.9° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 171 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 8AM (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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Thu 20th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 20th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 5AM (Tue 25th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about what’s cookin’. Over the next 16 days, we’ve only got one spot on the map: Royal Palms State Beach, a sheltered reef and point that’s real friendly for beginners. But the truth is, the surf is flat-out poor.

Kicking off on Thursday, August 20th, we’ve got a tiny 2ft swell from the SSW, with a 14-second period. That’s a long-period groundswell, which usually means better shape, but the wind is cross-onshore in the morning and straight onshore in the afternoon. The water temp is about normal for the season, nothing wild.

This just keeps repeating. Day after day, it’s the same small stuff – swell from 1ft to 3ft, and almost always with a cross-onshore or onshore breeze. The best mornings are when the wind drops to a whisper, like Thursday, August 27th with a 2ft SSW swell and a light breeze, or Saturday, August 29th with a 2ft SSW swell and near-calm air. But it’s still just weak. The combined swell energy is moderate (around 200 to 350), but it’s all dribble.

There’s a big stretch of nothingness here. No real standout waves. If I had to pick one, it’d be the morning of Saturday, August 29th – that 2ft SSW swell with glassy conditions. But it’s a beginner wave at best. The swell direction is SSW, which is close to the ideal SW, but the size is just too small.

Carrying on through the end of August and into early September, it’s the same grind. The wind is almost always junk. The only slight improvement is Thursday morning, September 3rd, with a 2ft SW swell and a light cross-shore wind, so it’s a little cleaner. Still tiny.

The most energy shows up on Saturday afternoon, August 29th, with a 3ft SSW swell and a combined energy of 454 (strong wave energy). That’s the biggest push of the whole period, but it’s wrecked by a moderate cross-onshore wind making it lumpy. For a setup like this, that’s a day for the kite boarders, not the paddle surfers.

So here it is: a quiet, slow period. Beginners might find something to play with on the smooth mornings, but for everyone else, it’s a waiting game. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s no reason to rush.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Saturday
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Tuesday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.3
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18
0.5
SSW
14
0.4
SW
19
0.4
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18
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18
0.4
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18
0.4
SW
17
0.5
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17
0.5
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16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
125
118
120
115
69
68
68
50
50
120
127
111
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135
132
91
124
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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SW
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5
SSW
15
W
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20
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WSW
25
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25
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:56PM1.81m
8:34AM1.36m
5:13PM1.84m
8:37AM1.43m
6:14PM1.92m
8:51AM1.49m
7:01PM2.01m
9:07AM1.54m
7:41PM2.10m
9:25AM1.60m
8:16PM2.17m
Low Tide
11:09PM0.74m
00:27AM0.64m
10:12AM1.35m
1:17AM0.53m
12:01PM1.32m
1:55AM0.42m
12:56PM1.25m
2:26AM0.34m
1:36PM1.16m
2:54AM0.28m
2:11PM1.06m
3:20AM0.24m
clear
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6:18
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7:34
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Feels °C
19
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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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