Royal Palms State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.72° N 118.34° W

Royal Palms State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Royal Palms State Beach sea temperature is
19.9° C
2.0° 

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 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with 310 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 (Jul 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Royal Palms State Beach in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 5AM. 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 (Thu 9th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 9th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Thu 9th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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


Alright, let’s get into it. The outlook for Royal Palms State Beach is pretty grim for the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a solid run of poor surf conditions stretching from July 8th all the way through to July 18th. That’s a long gap – over a week and a half – with nothing worth paddling out for. The swell is tiny, mostly around 1 ft to 3 ft, and the wind is almost always cross-on or cross, keeping the surface chopped up. The combined energy of all swells for those days is weak, mostly under 300 (moderate energy at best, but often far less), and the water temperature is sitting at 68° on the 8th, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, but it doesn’t help the waves.

The first sign of anything even slightly interesting comes on July 19th, early in the morning. The swell picks up to 3 ft from the SSE with a period of 16 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 589 (moderate wave energy). The wind is light and cross-on, so it’s not clean, but at least there’s a bit more push. The score is still a 1, so it’s marginal at best – tide conditions might mess it up. By the afternoon of the 19th, the swell goes to 4 ft from the S with a period of 16 seconds, and the energy hits 842 (moderate to strong wave energy), but the wind shifts onshore, and conditions are described as poor. The 20th keeps the swell around 3 ft to 4 ft from the S, but the wind is cross-on and choppy, so it’s still not happening.

The biggest event on the horizon for the whole 16 days is the afternoon of July 19th, with that 4 ft S swell and 842 energy, but it’s let down by the wind. The morning of the 19th is probably your best bet if you’re desperate, but don’t expect much. There’s no standout window here – just a glimmer of hope in the third week. The reef and point setup at Royal Palms can handle a long-period swell like this (16 seconds is groundswell territory), but it’s inconsistent at the best of times, and with the wind never cooperating, it’s a tough call. The optimum swell direction is SW, but the best swell comes from the SSE and S, which isn’t ideal. Honestly, for a beginner spot, this is a blank run. It’s not surprising for the area, but it’s a bummer. Keep an eye on forecasts, because things can change, but for now, I’d say stay home.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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S
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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108
139
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48
58
80
109
78
Wind (km/h)
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S
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SSW
15
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15
SSE
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20
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High Tide
4:30PM2.00m
6:07AM1.26m
5:23PM2.14m
7:36AM1.33m
6:18PM2.29m
8:38AM1.42m
7:12PM2.43m
9:27AM1.51m
8:05PM2.53m
10:11AM1.58m
8:57PM2.58m
10:54AM1.64m
9:46PM2.56m
11:35AM1.69m
Low Tide
00:04AM0.66m
10:18AM1.04m
1:05AM0.41m
11:28AM1.11m
1:58AM0.18m
12:36PM1.13m
2:47AM0.00m
1:38PM1.10m
3:34AM-0.12m
2:35PM1.05m
4:19AM-0.16m
3:30PM1.00m
5:03AM-0.12m
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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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