Royal Palms State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.72° N 118.34° W

Issued: 10 pm 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Royal Palms State Beach sea temperature is
18.2° C

1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 556 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 20s 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 23rd Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 20s
Best Surf 5AM (Thu 25th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful11AM (Wed 24th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thu
25
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
18
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
400
209
204
301
425
436
326
208
211
208
118
129
173
199
274
246
556
237
397
377
252
Wind (km/h)
5
W
15
W
25
W
15
W
15
WSW
25
W
10
W
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
SW
20
WSW
5
S
10
SW
15
WSW
10
W
10
SW
15
WSW
5
SW
10
SSW
20
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
00:32AM2.11m
2:45PM1.71m
1:33AM1.86m
3:37PM1.79m
2:46AM1.62m
4:25PM1.86m
4:15AM1.44m
5:09PM1.93m
5:51AM1.35m
5:49PM1.99m
7:16AM1.35m
6:26PM2.04m
8:21AM1.38m
7:02PM2.09m
Low Tide
7:50AM0.23m
7:54PM1.15m
8:37AM0.42m
9:25PM1.09m
9:24AM0.61m
10:55PM0.96m
10:10AM0.79m
00:11AM0.80m
10:57AM0.94m
1:08AM0.63m
11:44AM1.05m
1:53AM0.49m
12:30PM1.13m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:41
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
5:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:06
8:06
8:06
8:06
8:07
8:07
8:07
8:07
 mm
Temp °C
16
16
17
16
16
17
17
17
18
18
17
18
18
18
19
19
19
20
19
19
20
Feels °C
14
16
14
12
15
14
14
15
16
17
16
16
18
18
18
18
19
19
18
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
Energy kJ
400
209
203
301
425
436
326
208
211
208
118
85
173
199
274
246
556
237
397
377
252
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
17
0.6
SSW
18
0.3
S
10
0.5
W
4
0.2
SSE
16
0.4
SW
20
0.5
W
5
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.4
W
5
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.2
S
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.1
S
11
0.5
W
5
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
40
202
204
18
10
25
97
10
84
154
7
129
84
149
142
138
11
67
2
10
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
10
0.2
SSE
18
0.3
SSE
16
0.2
S
11
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
14
0.5
W
5
0.4
SW
18
0.2
SSE
13
0.4
WSW
4
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
11
Energy kJ
15
24
21
30
51
9
43
42
40
11
79
17
6
14
14
14
2
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.5
W
3
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
5
0.4
W
4
0.6
W
5
0.4
W
5
0.3
W
4
0.5
W
3
0.4
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.6
W
4
0.6
W
5
0.7
W
4
Energy kJ
5
3
5
12
12
16
6
15
7
3
5
6
6
9
16
17
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
12
77
156
27
156
156
33
10
72
28
10
127
6
156
64
22
83
51
19
10
127
Best forecast wave conditions in Los Angeles County
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
1
2
1
1
3
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
5
8
9
5
6
7
6
6
5
5
5
5
8
6
7
5
7
5
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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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