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 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Royal Palms State Beach sea temperature is
21.4° C
2.5° 

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 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 223 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period with SSW 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 (Aug 19) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Wed 19th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf 8AM (Wed 19th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 8AM (Tue 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s

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


The Lowdown

G’day. Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – I’ve had a good look at the next couple of weeks, and it’s not exactly firing. We’re looking at a real flat spell for the most part, but there are a couple of windows where you might find something if you’re keen.

We’re starting off with a bit of a dud. There’s just no real energy in the water to write home about. The first week is looking pretty gutless, with wave heights hanging around the 1 to 3 ft mark. The energy readings are weak to moderate at best, with numbers like 94 and 122 popping up – that’s not enough to get anyone excited. It’s mostly that small, weak south-southwest swell, and with onshore or cross-onshore breezes, it’s going to be messy. The water’s running warm, about 5°F above normal for this time of year, which is notable. It’s about the only thing that’s notable.

The forecast says “poor surf conditions” right through this period, and I’m not going to sugarcoat it. Early on, like Sunday the 17th, we’ve got light winds, but the swell is just too small and weak to do anything with. The swell period is around 14 seconds, which is okay, but with that tiny height, it’s a non-event. As we go into the middle of the week, things drop off even more. By the 22nd, we’re looking at 1 ft. It’s flat. The combined energy drops into the double digits then, like 94 – that’s barely a ripple.

There’s a slight bump in period to 18 or 19 seconds by Sunday the 24th, but the height stays pitiful. This is that long-period energy that would be great if there was any size behind it, but there isn’t. The point and reef at Royal Palms (Big Island) is sheltered, but that won’t save it from a flat spell. It’s also listed as inconsistent, which is about right for this kind of setup.

The second week doesn’t offer much more hope until the tail end. We’re looking at a gap of several days with nothing worthwhile. It’s not until around Friday the 29th that we see a little more push, with heights getting up to 3 ft. The energy readings jump into the 300s – still moderate, but a step up from what we’ve had. The period drops back to a more average 16 seconds, and the swell direction is still from the south-southwest.

The best of the bunch looks like it’ll be early on Saturday the 30th and then again on Monday the 1st of September. We’re still talking small waves, around 2 to 3 ft, but with light winds and that longer period, it might be clean enough for a fun, small-wave session on the point. Don’t expect anything epic, but if you’re desperate, that’s where you want to be. The wind on Saturday morning is light and cross-onshore, which will keep it a bit bumpy, but the energy is there. The Monday morning looks similar, with light breezes and a bit more consistency. These are the pick of a pretty ordinary bunch.

So, bottom line – it’s a lean couple of weeks. Nothing here is going to scare anyone. If you’ve got a longboard, the very end of the period might offer a couple of slow, small waves. Otherwise, give it a miss. The forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long, so don’t lose hope.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu 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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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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112
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
1:11PM1.93m
1:48AM1.36m
1:51PM1.88m
3:40AM1.21m
2:44PM1.83m
3:56PM1.81m
8:34AM1.36m
5:13PM1.84m
8:37AM1.43m
6:14PM1.92m
8:51AM1.49m
7:01PM2.01m
Low Tide
8:03PM0.79m
6:56AM0.97m
9:28PM0.80m
7:11AM1.13m
11:09PM0.74m
00:27AM0.64m
10:12AM1.35m
1:17AM0.53m
12:01PM1.32m
1:55AM0.42m
12:56PM1.25m
2:26AM0.34m
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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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