
Surf Forecasts:
Royal Palms State Beach surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSW swell with 510 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Royal Palms State Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get real for a second. The next couple of weeks are looking punishingly flat. I've looked at the whole 16-day stretch and there's just nothing worthwhile on the table. It's a dry spell, no two ways about it.
The only spot with any info is Royal Palms State Beach. It's a sheltered reef and point that needs a solid south-west groundswell to come alive, and we're just not getting one. The wave energy is weak, stuck mostly between 140 and 345, which means there's no power behind anything. We're talking waves in the 1 to 3 feet range for the entire period. That's not a wave, that's a ripple.
The wind is a constant enemy too. It's almost always cross-onshore or straight onshore, which will chop up any little crumble we might get. There are a few moments with a light breeze, but they still have that bad angle. The swell period is mostly in that 13-18 second range, which is okay, but with this little swell, it doesn't help. It just won't break with any kind of punch.
The water temp is about normal for this time of year, so at least you won't freeze, but that’s the only positive.
With the swell this weak and the wind this bad, this spot looks far more interesting for a kite surfer than for a paddle surfer. If you’ve got a kite, you might get some rides, but for a normal surfer, it's a complete no-go.
The first few days, the 10th and 11th of August, are a total bust. Then there's a slight bump in the swell around the 15th and 16th, but it's still under 3 feet and the wind is just as bad. It's a lot of waiting for nothing.
The second week brings no relief. The swell stays tiny, and while there are a few mornings with lighter breezes, the onshore sea breeze always kicks in and messes it up. The last day I see, the 25th of August, has a slightly longer period and a touch more energy, but it's still a small, choppy mess.
So, bottom line, there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. It's a flat patch. The only silver lining is that this spot is known to be inconsistent, so a blank run like this is more normal for the area. It won't stay this bad forever, and forecasts can change. Keep your board ready, keep watching the charts, and be ready to go when something finally shows up.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 |
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105 | 118 | 96 | 56 | 154 | 152 | 143 | 127 | 161 | 124 | 121 | 188 | 139 | 211 | 223 | 234 | 326 | 318 | 306 | 309 | 186 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:14AM1.59m | 8:02PM2.46m | 9:48AM1.69m | 8:51PM2.49m | 10:22AM1.78m | 9:38PM2.43m | 10:55AM1.85m | 10:23PM2.29m | 11:28AM1.91m | 11:08PM2.08m | 12:01PM1.95m | 11:54PM1.84m | 12:35PM1.95m | 00:44AM1.59m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:45PM1.06m | 3:18AM-0.06m | 2:39PM0.94m | 3:57AM-0.05m | 3:29PM0.84m | 4:33AM0.03m | 4:18PM0.77m | 5:06AM0.17m | 5:08PM0.73m | 5:38AM0.36m | 6:00PM0.73m | 6:07AM0.57m | 6:56PM0.76m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | |
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | W 6 |
105 | 118 | 68 | 56 | 154 | 152 | 143 | 127 | 161 | 124 | 121 | 188 | 104 | 211 | 223 | 234 | 326 | 318 | 306 | 309 | 44 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 5 | S 10 | SSW 14 |
38 | 97 | 96 | 33 | 54 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 75 | 139 | 103 | 180 | 91 | 61 | 28 | 12 | 8 | 186 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SSW 16 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | S 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 10 | S 9 | W 12 | S 9 | W 4 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 12 | W 10 | SW 11 |
1 | 25 | 8 | 52 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 11 | 6 | 24 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 3 | 20 | 9 | 50 | 2 | 40 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 7 | SW 10 | — | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | SW 12 | W 9 | — | WSW 2 | — | — | SW 9 | W 4 | — | W 5 | W 5 | — | W 5 | W 6 |
1 | 4 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 37 | 14 | — | 1 | — | — | 31 | 4 | — | 7 | 11 | — | 13 | 74 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 156 | 127 | 40 | 156 | 127 | 42 | 156 | 127 | 40 | 10 | 127 | 28 | 156 | 77 | 41 | 10 | 21 | 40 | 10 | 127 | 26 |
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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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