Surf Forecasts:
Royal Palms State Beach surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 553 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Royal Palms State Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mates, Rusty here. Let’s see what this 16-day window is giving us.
To be straight with you, the first ten days or so are pretty flat. There’s not much on offer, and the wind is being a menace. It’s a long lull before we see anything worth paddling out for.
The only spot in the mix is Royal Palms State Beach, a sheltered little reef and point. The water is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there. From the 22nd of July right through the 31st of July, it’s a real grind. The swell is tiny, mostly 1ft to 3ft, with a lot of cross-onshore wind making it choppy and bumpy. The wave energy is weak to moderate (283 to 639), and the periods are all over the place. The 24th of July morning has a longer period (24 seconds) and a bit more energy (574), but the cross-shore wind still wrecks it. The 25th of July morning is the only one that’s called "marginal," with a 2ft swell and a light breeze, but it’s still cross-onshore, so it’s not clean. The 27th of July morning has a similar story with a 3ft swell, but the wind is still a problem.
Now, the 1st of August is our best bet. Saturday morning brings a 4ft swell from the S, with a 13-second period. The wind is onshore, but it’s just a light breeze, so it’ll be a little lumpy but definitely rideable. The energy is moderate (498). It’s the biggest, cleanest window we’ve got. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not going to be epic, but it’s the only time you’ll get a proper wave.
After that, it drops off again. The 2nd of August still has some 3ft swell, but the wind picks up and the period drops, making it messy. From the 3rd of August onwards, it’s tiny, with weak energy (77 to 147) and swells under 2ft. The wind is mostly cross-shore or cross-onshore, so it’s not going to clean up. If you’re desperate, bring a longboard and a lot of patience, but honestly, this setup looks more fun for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer.
Rusty, out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 7 | SSW 14 | SW 26 | S 13 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 17 |
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 kJ | 291 | 186 | 183 | 236 | 125 | 105 | 171 | 368 | 217 | 368 | 467 | 355 | 546 | 384 | 330 | 455 | 553 | 507 | 364 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:02AM1.23m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:45PM0.76m | 9:39AM1.13m | 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 | ||||||
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 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | 8:00 | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:57 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 13 | W 7 | W 7 | S 12 | W 6 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 19 | SSW 17 |
| kJ | 291 | 186 | 183 | 236 | 110 | 102 | 146 | 43 | 108 | 40 | 467 | 355 | 546 | 384 | 330 | 455 | 553 | 507 | 364 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 9 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | W 6 | SW 21 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 12 | W 7 |
| kJ | 48 | 32 | 22 | 180 | 125 | 73 | 171 | 163 | 30 | 368 | 27 | 19 | 28 | 27 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 67 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSE 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 26 | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | SSW 24 | S 11 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 12 | WSW 7 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 12 | 50 | 39 | 130 | 110 | 105 | 66 | 368 | 217 | 38 | 72 | 78 | 72 | 77 | 47 | 47 | 65 | 15 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 5 | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | 15 | 69 | — | — | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 40 | 127 | 64 | 4 | 72 | 127 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 83 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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