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 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Royal Palms State Beach sea temperature is
22.3°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 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SW swell with 334 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 11 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SW 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 Friday (Sep 11) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 0.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Fri 11th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Fri 11th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (Thu 10th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here, let's get straight into what's happening with Royal Palms State Beach. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report there.

Straight up, the 16-day window is a tough one. We are looking at a long stretch of poor surf conditions right through to around the 21st of September. The swell is small and weak, mostly around the 1ft to 2ft mark, and the southerly winds are not doing us any favours, keeping things choppy and messy. The energy is low, and the swell period is often too long for this sheltered setup, making for weak, straight lines that won't hold up well.

The only glimmer of hope comes on Monday the 21st of September. The morning shows a brief uptick to 3ft of SW swell with a 17-second period. The combined energy pushes up strong, which is the standout in the whole period. The wind is a gentle breeze from the SSE, so it's cross-shore and clean, with only a slight cross-chop. The afternoon stays similar but with onshore winds. Even then, the forecast only rates it as marginal. The long period means it's best for the point, but it's an inconsistent break at the best of times, so don’t expect a classic.

Before that, from now through to the 25th, it's honestly not worth paddling out for. There are gaps of days with straight zeros. The break is sheltered, and with the prevailing onshore and cross-onshore winds, combined with weak swell, we’d be kidding ourselves.

If you’re desperate for a paddle on the 21st, you might find something, but keep expectations low. For the rest of the run, the surf is a no-go. Open the windows, give the board a wax, and wait for the next proper pulse.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed night, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat night, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
0.6
SW
17
0.7
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17
0.8
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16
0.8
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0.7
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16
0.6
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15
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SSW
14
0.5
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1.1
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0.9
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0.4
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1.2
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8
0.4
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
232
288
306
295
245
176
171
140
100
113
69
45
159
78
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90
88
88
Wind (km/h)
15
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WSW
10
SSE
15
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15
WSW
10
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20
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High Tide
8:44PM2.27m
9:41AM1.96m
9:28PM2.19m
10:09AM2.04m
10:12PM2.04m
10:37AM2.08m
10:55PM1.86m
11:05AM2.08m
11:40PM1.67m
11:33AM2.05m
00:30AM1.48m
12:02PM1.98m
1:37AM1.31m
Low Tide
3:23AM0.17m
3:25PM0.63m
3:54AM0.29m
4:09PM0.54m
4:22AM0.45m
4:52PM0.50m
4:49AM0.63m
5:36PM0.51m
5:12AM0.81m
6:24PM0.56m
5:32AM0.98m
7:20PM0.64m
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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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