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 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, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, SSW swell with 411 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 2AM (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 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s 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 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Wed 9th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 2AM (Wed 9th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 2PM (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 folks, Rusty here. Let's take a good, hard look at what the next couple of weeks have in store for us. This is a pretty grim outlook overall for Royal Palms State Beach, so I'm just gonna level with you.

Right off the bat, we've got a major problem. For the entire 16-day window, there's almost nothing worth paddling out for. It's a long, dry spell with no real recommendations to speak of. The forecast is consistent in its mediocrity, so this blank run is, sadly, pretty normal for this setup right now. We're looking at over two weeks of small, weak, and messy conditions.

Let's start with Monday the 7th. The morning offers a 3.3ft south swell at 12 seconds, but it's coming with a cross-on wind from the WNW at 6 mph. The water here is a very unusual 72.7°F, which is about 6.3°F warmer than normal for this time of year – a real standout in an otherwise bleak picture. The combined swell energy is moderate at 594, but the conditions are already described as marginal. It goes downhill from there. The afternoon sees the wind pick up to 16 mph, making a mess of the 3.6ft SSW swell.

The rest of the first week and into the second is a tragic repeat. Tuesday the 8th through Sunday the 14th? Forget it. Swell sizes hover around 1.0ft to 2.6ft, the period is all over the place, and it’s mostly cross-onshore or onshore wind. The combined energy levels are weak to moderate, sitting between 123 and 337. There’s no quality, no power, just bump and chop. The morning of the 13th brings a 2.6ft west swell but with a shockingly short 7-second period and a cross wind.

As we push into the third week, there’s a tiny flicker of hope. On Thursday morning, September 17th, the forecast shows a glassy morning with a SSW swell of 1.6ft at a decent 16 seconds. The combined energy is 284. For the first time, the word "surfable" appears. But it's described as "very ordinary conditions" – barely a 1 out of 10. And it's followed by the usual afternoon chop.

The final days, from the 18th to the 22nd, are more of the same. The morning of Monday the 21st shows a slight improvement to a 2.6ft SW swell at 18 seconds, with light offshore wind and moderate combined energy of 404. It’s described as “marginal,” but in the context of this entire bleak outlook, that’s probably the best we’re going to get. Given the long period (18-19 seconds) and the reef setup here, it could offer a few clean lines, but don't expect much. The afternoon wind will still ruin it.

So, here’s the bottom line: there are no standouts. No days to circle on the calendar. The only thing worth mentioning is that incredibly warm water (72.7°F) on the 7th – but you’ll be sitting in it watching a choppy ocean. If the swell and wind align on the morning of the 21st, that’s your best bet for a marginal session. Otherwise, keep the board in the car and go find something else to do. Conditions like this suit a kite surfer far more than a paddle surfer.

See you out there when it gets better.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
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Friday
11
Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
10
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
17
0.7
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.7
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16
0.7
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16
0.6
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15
0.6
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15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
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14
0.5
SW
14
0.3
SW
19
0.3
SW
19
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
305
405
224
119
106
94
93
181
232
288
306
251
245
176
171
103
100
97
58
58
102
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
25
WNW
15
WNW
10
WSW
20
W
5
WSW
10
SW
25
W
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
WSW
15
SE
20
SSE
10
SSW
15
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15
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10
WSW
15
SE
10
SSE
15
WSW
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
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6:35
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7:10
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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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