Royal Palms State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, I gotta be straight with you—this is a tough stretch. We're looking at a long, quiet run with no real standout surf to get excited about. The first solid week is basically a write-off. From Wednesday the 19th right through to Saturday the 29th of August, it's nothing but small, weak, and messy surf. We're talking tiny little pulses from the SSW, mostly under 2 ft, with periods that are all over the place but the wind is never helping. Cross-onshore breezes mess up most of the days, and even when the wind is light, the surf is just poor. There's a gap of nearly ten days where you wouldn't bother paddling out.

The water at Royal Palms State Beach is sitting at 69°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year—nothing crazy, but a nice little bonus if you're in the water.

Now, there is a glimmer. Toward the very end of the run, things start to look a little less hopeless. On Sunday the 30th of August, the morning session shows a small bump: 3 ft of SSW swell with a 15-second period—that's a nice long-period groundswell pushing in. The wind is glassy, dead calm, which is a massive plus. The wave energy is moderate (370), so there's a bit of push, but it's still small. This is the best option in the whole 16-day window, but it's not a classic. It's surfable, but very ordinary. Keep your expectations low. The same goes for the morning of Tuesday the 1st of September, another glassy window with 2 ft, weak energy (175), and just ordinary conditions.

Remember, Royal Palms is a sheltered reef and point break, so it needs a bit of size and the right direction. That SSW swell is just about okay, and the long period means the waves will have more shape, but it's a spot that's rarely consistent, and this stretch proves it.

If you're a beginner, this is probably your window—the small stuff is manageable. But for anyone looking for a proper wave, this is a tough watch. For the setup, with the small swell and frequent cross-onshore winds, it might actually be more interesting for kite surfers on some of those days. I wouldn't hold my breath for big changes; forecasts can shift, but right now, this is a quiet period.

Stay patient, check the forecasts, and maybe take a break until that Sunday morning session.

Rusty.

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