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 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Royal Palms State Beach sea temperature is
22.4°C
3.3° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SSW swell with 523 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Royal Palms State Beach in the next 16 days are 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 8PM. 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Sun 6th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf11AM (Sun 6th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Mon 7th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’re looking at a pretty quiet 16-day window for Royal Palms State Beach. The good news is it’s a sheltered reef and point, and for a beginner, the setup is right. The bad news is the swell's just not showing up with any real energy for most of the window.

The best chance to get wet is actually right at the start, on Saturday morning, September 5th. The ocean is pumping a bit of a south-southwest groundswell, with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s that deep ocean energy. We’re looking at clean 3ft sets with glassy conditions—wind is almost nothing at 3 mph from the south-southwest. The water is a crazy warm 72°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick suit at home. The combined energy is a solid moderate 602 (moderate wave energy). This is the standout session. It’s for beginners, so those 3ft waves are perfect, but remember, it’s an inconsistent spot, so you might have to wait a bit between sets. Crowds are possible here, so get there early.

Saturday afternoon, the wind swings west and picks up, turning it cross-on and choppy. The swell drops a little to 3ft, and the quality falls right off. Not worth it.

Sunday morning, September 6th, has a chance. There’s a bit of light rain, but the wind is offshore from the east-northeast at 3 mph, keeping the 3ft swell clean. The period is still a long 15 seconds. The combined energy is a moderate 430. It’s not as big as Saturday, but it’ll be tidy. Sunday afternoon, the wind goes cross-on again, and it gets messy.

After that, from Monday, September 7th, all the way through to the end of the window on September 20th, it’s pretty grim. The swell stays tiny, mostly between 1ft and 3ft, and the wind is almost always cross-on, onshore, or cross-shore. The combined energy drops from a weak 277 down to a pathetic 114 (weak wave energy). The period is all over the place, but the wave comment is consistently “poor surf conditions.” There’s just no quality to be had. The second week is a total write-off. The swell is too small and the wind is too messy for a sheltered spot like this.

So, to wrap it up: Saturday morning, September 5th, is your day. It’s the only real highlight in a long, flat stretch. Don’t expect much else until the forecasts change, which they might. For a spot that’s already inconsistent, this blank run is fairly normal.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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277
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501
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289
118
135
235
291
264
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245
176
171
Wind (km/h)
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SSW
15
W
15
WNW
5
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10
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15
WNW
15
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20
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High Tide
4:51PM2.05m
7:49AM1.50m
6:06PM2.15m
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
Low Tide
10:05AM1.32m
00:46AM0.29m
11:53AM1.24m
1:34AM0.17m
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
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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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