
Surf Forecasts:
Royal Palms State Beach surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, S swell with 577 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Royal Palms State Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Royal Palms State Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next 16 days for Royal Palms State Beach. Let’s be straight with you – this stretch is a tough one. The overall pattern is mostly small, weak, and chopped up by the wind. There’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it window of clean, fun surf, but it’s short-lived. The water is sitting at 72°F, which is a massive 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, feels like a warm bath out there.
We kick things off on Saturday the 5th, but it’s a write-off. The swell is just 3ft from the SSW, but with a 9 mph cross-on W wind, it’s choppy and messy. No point paddling out.
Sunday the 6th is where it gets interesting. The morning brings a light NNE offshore breeze at 6 mph, cleaning up that 3ft SSW swell (15-second period). The wave energy is moderate (430). The real standout is Sunday afternoon: glassy conditions with a N wind at 3 mph, and the swell bumps up to 4ft from the S (14 seconds) with moderate-to-strong energy (524). This is the best on offer for the whole forecast. The waves will be clean and lined up, but be aware this spot is inconsistent and sheltered, so don’t expect a pumping session. It’s a beginner-friendly reef and point, so that 4ft is perfect for learning. Crowds are possible here.
From Monday the 7th onwards, it’s a long grind. The wind swings cross-onshore or onshore, and the swell stays small, mostly around 1ft to 4ft, but it’s all wind-affected. The combined energy drops to weak-to-moderate levels (between 108 and 582, but mostly in the 100s and 200s). The swell period is all over the place, from short 6-7 second windswell to longer 19-second groundswell, but with the poor wind, it doesn’t matter. There’s a real gap from Monday the 7th all the way through to Friday the 18th where the surf is just poor. The odd small window pops up, like Wednesday the 9th morning with a 1ft swell and glassy conditions, but it’s tiny and weak (243 energy). Not worth a trip.
On Saturday the 19th, we get a glimmer: a 5ft W swell with a short 7-second period and a light onshore wind. The energy is moderate (496), but the conditions are marginal. This is more of a kite surf setup than a clean paddle wave, as the beach-and-reef setup will be choppy and blown out. For the experts, it might be a challenge, but for most, it’s a pass.
So, to sum it up: your one true standout is Sunday afternoon, the 6th of September. Get out there for the glassy, clean 4ft S swell. The rest of the 16 days is a long, flat stretch with poor conditions. Don’t waste your time.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 19 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
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277 | 280 | 256 | 501 | 324 | 301 | 507 | 386 | 195 | 263 | 118 | 94 | 135 | 232 | 288 | 306 | 251 | 245 | 176 | 171 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 4:51PM2.05m | 7:49AM1.50m | 6:06PM2.15m | 8:17AM1.63m | 7:06PM2.24m | 8:45AM1.75m | 7:57PM2.29m | 9:13AM1.86m | 8:44PM2.27m | 9:41AM1.96m | 9:28PM2.19m | 10:09AM2.04m | 10:12PM2.04m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:46AM0.29m | 11:53AM1.24m | 1:34AM0.17m | 1:00PM1.09m | 2:14AM0.11m | 1:53PM0.92m | 2:50AM0.11m | 2:40PM0.76m | 3:23AM0.17m | 3:25PM0.63m | 3:54AM0.29m | 4:09PM0.54m | 4:22AM0.45m | |||||||
— | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | W 7 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 6 |
239 | 222 | 256 | 501 | 324 | 232 | 507 | 386 | 195 | 263 | 118 | 83 | 73 | 232 | 288 | 306 | 71 | 245 | 176 | 51 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | W 5 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 11 | SW 18 | W 6 | SSW 13 | SW 17 | SSW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 16 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 15 |
277 | 280 | 166 | 5 | 249 | 301 | 14 | 31 | 121 | 50 | 29 | 66 | 135 | 54 | 41 | 35 | 251 | 26 | 18 | 171 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 11 | W 5 | SW 11 | WSW 10 | SSW 19 | W 11 | SW 10 | W 4 | SW 10 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | W 4 | W 5 | SSW 12 | SW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 17 | WSW 15 |
48 | 18 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 36 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 66 | 94 | 31 | 10 | 14 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 56 | 42 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 3 | — | — | W 10 | W 5 | W 4 | W 4 | — | W 4 | — | — | W 3 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — |
3 | 3 | — | — | 31 | 13 | 9 | 7 | — | 10 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 67 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 127 | 4 | 127 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 127 | 9 | 10 | 72 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
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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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