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 am 19 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Royal Palms State Beach sea temperature is
21.7° C
3.3° 

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 19 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 20s period, SW swell with 552 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 0.9m 20s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 2AM. 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+) 5AM (Wed 22nd Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 25th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 21s
Most Powerful 2AM (Sun 26th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 20s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, grab your board, let’s talk shop. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the surf ahead for Royal Palms State Beach. Right now, the water is way warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 71°, which is a solid 6° above average—that’s a real standout, and you’ll feel it when you paddle out.

Honestly, the first week and a half is a grind. From Sunday, July 19th, right through Friday, July 24th, the surf is pretty much a write-off. We’re looking at small, weak swells, only about 2ft, and the wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, keeping things choppy and messy. The swell energy is low to moderate most of those days, with readings from 282 to 505, which just isn’t enough to get excited about. It’s a real test of patience.

But then, the tide turns on Saturday morning, July 25th. That’s the one. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and we’ve got a 2ft, 21-second groundswell pumping in from the SW. That’s a long-period swell, so it’ll wrap nicely around this reef and point setup, giving you clean, well-shaped lines. The combined energy hits 560, which is moderate, but with that glassy surface, it’s going to be silky. This is the best of the whole 16-day window, no question. The spot is sheltered and inconsistent, so when it’s on, it’s a gem. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.

After that, Sunday, July 26th, through the end of the month is a mixed bag. The swell sticks around at 2ft to 3ft, but the wind kicks back up cross-onshore, and the wave comment keeps saying “poor” or “marginal.” The energy climbs higher, like 583 up to 715, but the wind is ruining the surface. By Friday, July 31st, you’ll see a bigger pulse of 5ft from the S with a massive energy reading of 1157, but the wind is still cross-onshore, so it’ll be a choppy mess—better for the kites than a paddle.

Into the first week of August, the swell drops off fast. By Sunday, August 2nd, we’re back to weak, short-period junk, and the energy is dying. The run from August 1st onward is just a slow fade into small, onshore slop. Nothing to write home about.

So, the call is simple: if you want clean surf, your window is Saturday morning, July 25th. That’s the standout. The rest is either waiting it out or dealing with the wind.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
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0.8
SSW
15
0.7
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SSW
14
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13
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7
0.6
SSW
24
0.4
SSW
24
0.6
SW
21
0.7
SW
21
0.6
SW
21
0.9
SW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
235
235
211
193
201
177
362
291
291
186
183
178
121
118
101
368
217
368
467
355
552
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
20
W
10
SSW
10
SE
20
W
10
SSE
10
S
20
W
5
S
10
WSW
20
W
10
SSE
10
S
20
W
10
S
5
SW
20
W
10
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
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glassy
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cross-on
High Tide
2:25PM1.86m
2:13AM1.47m
3:12PM1.88m
3:49AM1.29m
4:02PM1.89m
6:02AM1.23m
4:55PM1.91m
7:47AM1.30m
5:48PM1.95m
8:40AM1.37m
6:36PM2.01m
9:12AM1.43m
7:20PM2.08m
Low Tide
8:47PM0.94m
8:12AM0.79m
10:17PM0.88m
8:50AM0.98m
11:45PM0.76m
9:39AM1.13m
00:51AM0.63m
10:51AM1.23m
1:40AM0.50m
12:04PM1.26m
2:19AM0.40m
1:00PM1.24m
2:53AM0.31m
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5:56
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8:01
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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