
Surf Forecasts:
Royal Palms State Beach surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 17s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 11PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSW swell with 606 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s 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 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 11PM. 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+) | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Royal Palms State Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down this next couple of weeks for the local spot.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this stretch is a real flat spell for Royal Palms State Beach. We’re lookin’ at a long, drawn-out run of lackluster conditions. The first sign of anything rideable doesn’t even show up until Friday the 4th, and even then it’s a tough call. For the most part, the swell is tiny and the wind is a constant problem.
The best of a bad bunch – and I mean the absolute best – is Saturday morning, the 5th of September. We’ll see a touch of swell pushing in around 2.9 ft from the SSW, with a period of 16 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which on a sheltered reef-and-point setup like this could actually wrap in and offer up a few cleaner lines. The wind is light from the SSW, but it’s cross-onshore, so it’s not perfect. But with the combined energy sitting at a moderate 515, it’s about the most juice we’ll see. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Keep in mind, this break is inconsistent and sheltered, so it needs a lot to line up. The crowd factor is listed as “sometimes,” so you might have a few others with the same idea.
After that Saturday morning window, it’s a slow fade. The swell drops off and the wind keeps swinging onshore or cross-onshore, mostly from the W or WSW, and it gets choppy. By the time we get to the second week – from the 12th of September onward – the swell is barely a ripple, with heights under 2 ft and combined energy dropping into the weak 100s. A few longer-period pulses show up around the 17th, but the wind is howling cross-onshore, ruining any chance of clean surf. It’s a write-off.
Honestly, this is one of those blank runs that’s pretty normal for the area. It’s a flat spell, and we just gotta wait for the next change. Forecasts can shift, but for now, don’t hold your breath.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
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143 | 83 | 207 | 319 | 364 | 310 | 322 | 425 | 310 | 310 | 166 | 515 | 585 | 339 | 259 | 563 | 424 | 361 | 297 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:54AM1.23m | 1:57PM2.00m | 6:19AM1.25m | 3:20PM2.00m | 7:21AM1.38m | 4:51PM2.05m | 7:49AM1.50m | 6:06PM2.15m | 8:17AM1.63m | 7:06PM2.24m | 8:45AM1.75m | 7:57PM2.29m | |||||||
Low Tide | 8:35PM0.64m | 6:31AM1.11m | 10:16PM0.58m | 7:05AM1.25m | 11:45PM0.44m | 10:05AM1.32m | 00:46AM0.29m | 11:53AM1.24m | 1:34AM0.17m | 1:00PM1.09m | 2:14AM0.11m | 1:53PM0.92m | 2:50AM0.11m | ||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 18 | W 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
55 | 31 | 207 | 53 | 364 | 310 | 322 | 425 | 310 | 310 | 166 | 515 | 585 | 339 | 259 | 563 | 424 | 361 | 297 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | W 6 | SSW 13 | W 5 | S 13 | S 12 | S 13 | SSW 15 | SW 11 | W 5 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 4 | W 5 | SW 18 | W 6 |
81 | 74 | 57 | 319 | 30 | 114 | 11 | 81 | 71 | 173 | 142 | 18 | 12 | 193 | 249 | 6 | 8 | 48 | 41 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSE 12 | S 13 | W 6 | SW 12 | W 5 | S 17 | W 12 | WSW 10 | W 5 | — | — | SW 18 | SW 22 | SW 16 |
143 | 83 | 19 | 47 | 48 | 29 | 81 | 9 | 48 | 5 | 140 | 3 | 9 | 4 | — | — | 49 | 18 | 68 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | — | W 6 | W 6 | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | W 5 | — | W 4 | W 6 |
108 | — | 22 | 85 | — | 11 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 7 | 12 | — | 9 | 69 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 10 | 51 | 10 | 9 | 156 | 16 | 10 | 83 | 0 | 10 | 72 | 16 | 156 | 72 | 4 | 10 | 72 | 4 |
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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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