Surf Forecasts:
Royal Palms State Beach surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 480 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Royal Palms State Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it's Rusty. Let's break down what we've got coming up over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the first few days are a total write-off. We're looking at a real stretch of poor surf with those cross-onshore winds just wrecking everything. The water temp is a balmy 71°F, which is 5°F warmer than average for this time of year, so that's a pretty big deal.
The first real sign of life doesn't show up until Saturday, August 29th. Royal Palms State Beach is forecast to have a tiny 3ft swell from the SSW, but the energy is starting to build at 480 (moderate). The morning is marginal, with a light cross-on breeze, but it's something to watch.
Now, Sunday, August 30th morning is where it gets interesting. The wind is forecast to be glassy, dead calm. We've got a 3ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, which is a nice long groundswell. The energy is solid at 377 (moderate). For a reef and point break like Royal Palms, that's a recipe for clean, lined-up waves. The long period will really help the wave shape. For a beginner spot, this is about as good as it gets. Just remember, with that long period, the sets will be spaced out.
The first week of September is pretty flat again, with tiny swells and onshore winds. But the second week starts to look a lot better. Thursday, September 3rd morning has a 2ft SSW swell, but the energy is climbing to 415 (moderate) and the wind is light and cross-on. It's a marginal look, but it's a sign of better things.
The real standout of the whole forecast looks like Friday, September 4th morning. The swell is up to 3ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period – that's a beautiful long groundswell. The energy is strong at 590 (moderate to strong). The wind is light and offshore from the WSW, which is perfect for keeping the waves clean and smooth. This is a top-tier surf day for the point. The crowds at Royal Palms are "sometimes", so you might have a few buddies out, but it'll be worth it.
Saturday, September 5th morning is also a cracker. The swell holds at 3ft from the SSW with a 17-second period, and the energy is pumping up to 803 (strong). The wind is light and cross-on from the SSE. This is a bigger, more powerful swell, but still very doable for a point break. This could be the biggest and best wave of the whole run.
The final week from September 6th onwards shows a bit of a drop-off, with the swell mixing up and the winds turning more cross-on, but the energy stays in the 600-700 range (moderate to strong). It's a bit messier, but there could be the odd fun wave if you're keen.
So, to put it in a nutshell, your best bet is Sunday, August 30th morning for the glassy conditions, but the biggest and cleanest looking swell window is Friday, September 4th and Saturday, September 5th. That's when you want to be in the water.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | W 7 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
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126 | 111 | 112 | 111 | 98 | 173 | 169 | 127 | 124 | 124 | 137 | 137 | 121 | 82 | 126 | 186 | 246 | 390 | 373 | 407 | 392 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:51AM1.49m | 7:01PM2.01m | 9:07AM1.54m | 7:41PM2.10m | 9:25AM1.60m | 8:16PM2.17m | 9:44AM1.66m | 8:51PM2.19m | 10:04AM1.73m | 9:25PM2.16m | 10:25AM1.81m | 10:00PM2.08m | 10:48AM1.89m | 10:38PM1.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:56PM1.25m | 2:26AM0.34m | 1:36PM1.16m | 2:54AM0.28m | 2:11PM1.06m | 3:20AM0.24m | 2:46PM0.96m | 3:44AM0.25m | 3:22PM0.87m | 4:08AM0.30m | 3:59PM0.78m | 4:31AM0.39m | 4:38PM0.71m | 4:54AM0.51m | |||||||
6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:27 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 13 | S 14 | S 14 | SW 17 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 6 | S 12 | W 7 | S 11 | S 11 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 19 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 16 | W 7 |
15 | 57 | 103 | 106 | 98 | 27 | 23 | 127 | 91 | 36 | 137 | 60 | 121 | 82 | 126 | 42 | 246 | 138 | 91 | 407 | 210 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 18 | W 5 | W 5 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | S 12 | W 6 | S 12 | W 6 | SW 14 | S 10 | SSW 17 | S 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | W 10 | SSW 16 |
58 | 111 | 12 | 14 | 29 | 173 | 169 | 57 | 124 | 69 | 18 | 137 | 29 | 73 | 75 | 186 | 43 | 390 | 373 | 17 | 392 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | S 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 12 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 14 | S 10 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
126 | 20 | 112 | 111 | 37 | 57 | 57 | 30 | 88 | 124 | 119 | 104 | 75 | 50 | 92 | 47 | 44 | 29 | 16 | 16 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 10 | — | — | W 7 | — |
— | 13 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 22 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | — | 94 | — | — | 56 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 83 | 127 | 10 | 41 | 127 | 10 | 72 | 77 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 72 | 10 | 41 | 59 | 9 | 10 | 72 | 0 |
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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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