Royal Palms State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.72° N 118.34° W

Royal Palms State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Royal Palms State Beach sea temperature is
23.2°C
4.3° 

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 30 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 402 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 30) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 7s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Sun 30th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Sun 30th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 8PM (Sat 29th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks. Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – this is a tough one. The forecast is pretty grim for a long stretch, and it’s going to take a while before we see anything worth paddling out for.

The first real chance of a surf comes on Saturday, August 29th, but don’t get your hopes up. Royal Palms State Beach is the only break on the cards, and it’s a sheltered reef and point setup that’s inconsistent and best for beginners. The early morning has a small 3ft SSW swell with a very long 17-second period. The combined energy is moderate (403). The water is a balmy 74°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. The problem? The wind is light and variable, but the conditions are just marginal, with questionable tide making it a write-off. The afternoon gets worse with a strong cross-onshore wind and choppy conditions. It’s not a goer.

From Sunday, August 30th, right through to Friday, September 5th, it’s a flat, blown-out mess. The swell stays tiny, between 1ft and 3ft, and every session is ruined by cross-onshore winds. The energy is weak to moderate, but it doesn’t matter because the wind chops it all up. There’s nothing to recommend. Just a long, frustrating gap of poor conditions.

Finally, on Saturday, September 5th, we get a tiny window. The morning at Royal Palms shows a glassy surface with that same 3ft, 16-second SSW swell. The energy is moderate (363). The wind is dead calm – glassy. This is the one standout of the whole forecast. It’s still small, and the break is inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for sets, but if you’ve got a longboard and just need to get wet, this is your only chance for clean waves. The crowd situation is “sometimes,” so you might have it to yourself.

After that, it’s back to the same old story. From Sunday, September 6th, all the way to the end of the outlook on Sunday, September 13th, the wind is almost always cross-onshore, the swell stays small and weak, and the conditions are poor. The energy levels drop into the low triple digits (between 111 and 388), which is just weak, and the period goes from long to short, so the waves that do show up won’t have any shape.

The only other day that might catch your eye is Tuesday, September 8th, with a slightly bigger 4ft swell, but it’s a short 13-second period and the wind is howling cross-onshore again, making it choppy and messy.

Honestly, if you’re a kite surfer, the consistent cross-onshore winds and small, choppy waves might look like a fun playground. For a paddle surfer, this is a long, frustrating wait for a single glassy morning.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts. Things can always change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
2
Thursday
3
Friday
4
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2
2
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
402
392
279
239
180
134
127
101
68
69
115
160
145
223
112
128
280
252
343
322
Wind (km/h)
20
W
10
SSW
10
S
20
WSW
5
S
10
SSW
20
W
5
WSW
5
SSW
25
W
20
WNW
10
W
25
W
10
W
10
WSW
20
W
5
WSW
5
SSW
20
W
10
W
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:38PM1.95m
11:13AM1.95m
11:18PM1.78m
11:41AM2.00m
00:06AM1.58m
12:15PM2.03m
1:09AM1.38m
12:57PM2.03m
2:54AM1.23m
1:57PM2.00m
6:19AM1.25m
3:20PM2.00m
Low Tide
4:38PM0.71m
4:54AM0.51m
5:22PM0.67m
5:18AM0.65m
6:12PM0.65m
5:41AM0.81m
7:14PM0.65m
6:06AM0.96m
8:35PM0.64m
6:31AM1.11m
10:16PM0.58m
7:05AM1.25m
11:45PM0.44m
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6:24
6:26
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6:28
6:28
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7:22
7:21
7:20
7:19
7:16
7:15
7:15
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Temp °C
24
24
23
23
22
21
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21
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23
Feels °C
25
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22
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18
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18
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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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