Surf Forecasts:
Royal Palms State Beach surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SSW swell with 390 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Royal Palms State Beach in the next 16 days are 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 2AM. 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 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Royal Palms State Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk turkey. It’s flat. It’s real flat. We’ve got a solid two-week stretch of nothing but ankle-biters and cross-shore chop. If you're Jonesing for a wave, this is going to be a test of your dedication. The forecast is a big blank for the most part, and it's a normal thing for this area to go quiet for a stretch like this.
The first glimmer of hope is the morning of Thursday, August 28th. That’s our one real standout. We're looking at a solid 5ft swell out of the SSW, with a period of 14 seconds. It’s not a long-period groundswell but it kicks the energy up into the strong range, coming in at 1106. The wind is light and cross-on, which isn't ideal, but it’s the best we’re going to see for a while. This is a "get it while you can" kind of situation. Royal Palms State Beach is the spot. It’s a sheltered reef and point, so it can handle this kind of swell direction better than the open beaches. This is the one to circle on the calendar.
There’s a slight chance on the afternoon of Thursday, August 27th, with a 4ft south swell and a 16-second period, giving it a moderate energy of 769. But the wind is straight on, and the overall conditions are still poor. Don't hold your breath.
After that swell on the 28th, it fades out again. The last day of the forecast, Saturday, August 29th, shows a 4ft SSW swell, but the period drops to 11 seconds. The energy is moderate at 437, and the wind is light and offshore, which would be nice, but it’s at the very edge of the window and looks like it’s already on the way down. It’s something to keep in the back of your mind, but not a guarantee.
So, there you have it. A whole lot of waiting for one decent shot. Water temps are about normal for the season. Keep the board waxed and stay patient. This too shall pass.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 21°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 137 | 211 | 390 | 330 | 326 | 318 | 310 | 217 | 214 | 186 | 140 | 136 | 147 | 155 | 188 | 209 | 217 | 123 | 118 | 120 | 79 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:28AM1.91m | 11:08PM2.08m | 12:01PM1.95m | 11:54PM1.84m | 12:35PM1.95m | 00:44AM1.59m | 1:11PM1.93m | 1:48AM1.36m | 1:51PM1.88m | 3:40AM1.21m | 2:44PM1.83m | 3:56PM1.81m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 5:08PM0.73m | 5:38AM0.36m | 6:00PM0.73m | 6:07AM0.57m | 6:56PM0.76m | 6:33AM0.78m | 8:03PM0.79m | 6:56AM0.97m | 9:28PM0.80m | 7:11AM1.13m | 11:09PM0.74m | 00:27AM0.64m | |||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 14 | W 7 | W 8 | W 9 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 14 | W 6 |
| kJ | 104 | 211 | 390 | 330 | 326 | 318 | 310 | 217 | 75 | 51 | 140 | 116 | 69 | 56 | 31 | 209 | 217 | 22 | 25 | 120 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SW 14 | S 11 | W 5 | S 11 | W 5 | W 5 | S 10 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 137 | 103 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 27 | 19 | 9 | 214 | 186 | 32 | 136 | 147 | 155 | 188 | 27 | 18 | 123 | 118 | 14 | 79 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | W 12 | S 8 | SW 13 | W 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 8 | SW 20 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 19 | W 12 | W 12 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 6 | 44 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 43 | 43 | 22 | 16 | 4 | 13 | 55 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 9 | W 4 | W 5 | W 3 | W 6 | — | W 4 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 22 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 49 | — | 31 | — | — | 55 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 41 | 127 | 24 | 156 | 127 | 22 | 156 | 156 | 0 | 54 | 127 | 10 | 10 | 72 | 10 | 10 | 72 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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