Surf Forecasts:
Royal Palms State Beach surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SSW swell with 536 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with S 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s is also forecast. 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 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Royal Palms State Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s cut to it – Royal Palms State Beach is looking pretty grim across the whole 16-day stretch. There’s no real surf to speak of. Nearly every session is rated poor, and the few that are just marginal aren’t worth chasing. The first hint of something rideable comes on Sunday, July 19th morning, but even that’s a maybe.
The setup is a sheltered, inconsistent reef and point break that’s just not catching any love. Swell is tiny – 0.4ft to 1.0ft from the SW or S – with short periods, and the combined energy is weak to moderate, maxing out around 841. Water temp is 70°, which is about 5° warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s a standout, but not enough to fix the surf.
Your best look is Sunday, July 19th morning. The swell hits 1.0ft from the S at 15 seconds, with energy at 547 (moderate). Wind is light S at 6 mph, cross-on, so it’s light cross-onshore with small ripples. It’s marginal, but if you’re itching, that’s the slot. The break is beginner-friendly, but it’s inconsistent, and crowds can show up sometimes.
Another marginal window is Friday, July 24th morning – 1ft from the S at 14 seconds, energy 841 (moderate), with light S wind at 6 mph, cross-on. Still not great. And Saturday, July 25th morning offers 0.8ft from the SSW with a very long 21-second period, energy 721 (moderate), but it’s onshore and poor. That long period might give a few clean lines on the point, but it’s a gamble.
Otherwise, it’s a desert. This kind of long dry spell is par for the course at an inconsistent spot like this. Forecasts can change, so don’t lose hope, but for now, leave the board at home.
This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
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 kJ | 89 | 88 | 91 | 94 | 74 | 76 | 246 | 201 | 79 | 348 | 469 | 302 | 367 | 189 | 201 | 223 | 287 | 291 | 186 | 183 | 153 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 12:17PM1.75m | 11:24PM2.25m | 12:59PM1.80m | 00:13AM2.00m | 1:41PM1.84m | 1:07AM1.73m | 2:25PM1.86m | 2:13AM1.47m | 3:12PM1.88m | 3:49AM1.29m | 4:02PM1.89m | 6:02AM1.23m | 4:55PM1.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:21PM0.95m | 6:24AM0.16m | 6:21PM0.96m | 7:01AM0.36m | 7:28PM0.96m | 7:37AM0.58m | 8:47PM0.94m | 8:12AM0.79m | 10:17PM0.88m | 8:50AM0.98m | 11:45PM0.76m | 9:39AM1.13m | 00:51AM0.63m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — |
 | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 9 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSE 11 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 6 |
| kJ | 22 | 58 | 24 | 21 | 14 | 76 | 246 | 201 | 41 | 348 | 469 | 209 | 367 | 189 | 201 | 153 | 287 | 291 | 186 | 183 | 79 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 6 | W 6 | S 12 | S 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 15 | W 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 15 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 89 | 88 | 55 | 74 | 74 | 11 | 6 | 24 | 79 | 188 | 186 | 302 | 4 | 164 | 177 | 223 | 76 | 33 | 59 | 72 | 134 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SSW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | W 17 | S 12 | W 5 | SW 16 | W 6 | W 15 | W 4 | W 14 | SSW 20 | S 14 | SSE 14 | S 14 | SSE 13 | S 8 | SW 7 | S 14 |
| kJ | 14 | 14 | 91 | 94 | 51 | 22 | 23 | 5 | 66 | 11 | 17 | 4 | 16 | 37 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 35 | 5 | 7 | 153 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 2 | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | W 2 | W 3 | SW 7 | W 4 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 26 | 14 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 72 | 10 | 9 | 156 | 10 | 41 | 127 | 40 | 77 | 83 | 10 |
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