Royal Palms State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.72° N 118.34° W

Royal Palms State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 10 am 07 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Royal Palms State Beach sea temperature is
22.6°C
3.5° 

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 7 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SSW swell with 405 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s 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 1.1m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 2PM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Wed 9th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 5AM (Wed 9th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 7th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s be real with each other. This forecast is about as exciting as watching paint dry. The surf is going to be tiny and mostly junk for the next couple of weeks.

The first few days are a total loss. The waves are barely breaking a few feet and there’s a lot of cross and cross-onshore wind messing things up. Monday afternoon is going to be particularly rough with 25 km/h winds. The water is running about 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year, which is a bit strange, but it won’t help the waves.

Keep your eyes on Thursday afternoon (the 10th) though. The wind goes glassy and the swell bumps up to about 3ft from the SW with a 16-second period. It’s surfable, but it’s not going to be anything special. This sheltered reef and point break is going to be pretty indifferent to it. It’s a beginner-friendly wave, so if you’re desperate, you could get a few, but it’s not worth skipping work for.

Then we hit a dead zone for more than a week. Poor conditions, waves under 3ft, and onshore winds. The energy in the water just drops off a cliff. It’s going to be flat and frustrating.

The one true bright spot in this whole 16-day stretch is the glassy morning on Saturday the 19th. The swell is small at about 2ft, but it’s clean. That’s the day to get the longboard out and just enjoy the glide. It’s inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for sets, but if you want a stress-free, clean session, that’s your best bet. It’s still a beginner-friendly wave, and with the light winds, the quality will be there even if the size isn’t. Crowds are possible, so get there early for the dawn patrol.

Don’t hold your breath for the end of the period either. There’s a little bump in energy around the 20th and 21st, but it’s still just ordinary, small surf. It’s going to be a test of patience, that’s for sure.

Stay patient, keep an eye on that Saturday the 19th, and we’ll see what the ocean decides to send us next.

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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
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0.8
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SW
16
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19
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14
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0.3
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19
1.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
305
405
224
119
96
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133
232
288
306
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245
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171
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102
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46
58
126
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
25
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
25
W
10
W
10
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25
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10
SE
15
SSE
5
SSW
15
ESE
15
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10
SSW
10
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20
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10
WSW
15
SE
10
SSE
15
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:17AM1.63m
7:06PM2.24m
8:45AM1.75m
7:57PM2.29m
9:13AM1.86m
8:44PM2.27m
9:41AM1.96m
9:28PM2.19m
10:09AM2.04m
10:12PM2.04m
10:37AM2.08m
10:55PM1.86m
11:05AM2.08m
11:40PM1.67m
Low Tide
1:00PM1.09m
2:14AM0.11m
1:53PM0.92m
2:50AM0.11m
2:40PM0.76m
3:23AM0.17m
3:25PM0.63m
3:54AM0.29m
4:09PM0.54m
4:22AM0.45m
4:52PM0.50m
4:49AM0.63m
5:36PM0.51m
rain showers
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7:10
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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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