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 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Royal Palms State Beach sea temperature is
21.9° C
3.4° 

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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, SSW swell with 622 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with W 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 (Jul 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 2PM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you about the local surf outlook for the next couple of weeks. It’s a tough one to call with a smile.

Right now, looking at the whole 16-day window, it’s a very quiet, drawn-out period with very little to get excited about. The only spot with any real data is Royal Palms State Beach, a sheltered reef and point break that’s best on a southwest swell. The water temperature is sitting at 71°, which is a whopping 6° warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s seriously unusual, so you’ll be in shorts and a rashie with no worries there.

The first few days are a write-off. The wave energy is weak, with a combined energy reading of just 306 (moderate energy) on the Wednesday, but the wind is a messy cross-onshore, the swell is a tiny 2 ft, and the conditions are poor. Thursday and Friday are the same story – chop, cross-onshore breezes, and tiny waves. The swell period is a long 14 seconds to 26 seconds, which is big period groundswell, but that’s cruel, because it’s just producing knee-high lumps that can’t stand up in the wind.

We finally get a little window of hope on Friday, 31st July. The morning is glassy – dead calm, with a 2 ft SSW swell. The energy is low (228) but the clean face is the only saving grace. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. The break is inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting, and it’s a beginner-friendly spot, so if you’re learning, it’s a window. But don’t expect any power.

After that glimmer, it’s right back to the doldrums. The first week of August is the same as the start – tiny 2 ft to 3 ft waves, messy cross-onshore winds, and poor surf conditions. The energy drops from 376 down to 71 by the 6th of August. The swell period shortens to 6 seconds on the 4th, which is junk.

The standout? There isn’t a true one. If I had to pick the best of a bad bunch, it’s that Friday morning, 31st July at Royal Palms. Glassy, clean, and a tiny waist-high wave for the beginners. That’s the only time the wind is kind. The rest of the run is a write-off.

This is a 16-day stretch where the surf is mostly poor. It’s a long, quiet gap with very few windows. If you’re desperate, you might get a few longboard waves on the 31st, but otherwise, leave the board in the car.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
14
1.5
W
7
0.6
SSW
14
0.3
SW
26
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
24
0.4
SSW
24
0.6
SW
21
0.7
SW
21
0.6
SW
21
0.9
SW
19
0.8
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
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18
0.9
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19
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
17
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17
0.9
SSW
16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
183
236
125
105
184
368
217
368
467
355
546
480
413
455
553
502
498
528
608
417
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
20
WSW
10
SSE
15
SE
15
S
10
SE
5
WSW
15
W
10
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
S
15
SW
10
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10
S
15
WSW
10
SSE
Wind State
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High Tide
4:55PM1.91m
7:47AM1.30m
5:48PM1.95m
8:40AM1.37m
6:36PM2.01m
9:12AM1.43m
7:20PM2.08m
9:38AM1.48m
7:59PM2.16m
10:03AM1.51m
8:35PM2.22m
10:28AM1.54m
9:10PM2.25m
Low Tide
00:51AM0.63m
10:51AM1.23m
1:40AM0.50m
12:04PM1.26m
2:19AM0.40m
1:00PM1.24m
2:53AM0.31m
1:44PM1.20m
3:25AM0.24m
2:22PM1.14m
3:55AM0.20m
2:58PM1.09m
4:24AM0.19m
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8:00
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7:59
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Temp °C
23
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Feels °C
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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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