Surf Forecasts:
Royal Palms State Beach surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 2PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SW swell with 252 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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 Monday (Jul 13) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. 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 0.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Royal Palms State Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s cooking at Royal Palms State Beach for the next couple of weeks. It’s going to be a bit of a waiting game, with a long quiet stretch before anything worth paddling out for.
Right now, the ocean is flat and messy. The water is at 70°, which is much warmer than you’d expect for this time of year – a solid 5° above average, so it’s like a heated pool compared to normal.
The swell is tiny, coming from the SSW, with waves around 2ft. The combined energy is weak (164), and the wind is onshore, churning the surface into a poor state. This stays the same for a long, long time. From Monday the 13th all the way through to Saturday the 26th of July, it’s a proper dry spell. Every day shows poor surf conditions, with the swell barely lifting above 2ft, and the wind is mostly cross-onshore or choppy. On Friday the 17th, you might see a 1ft wave with a very long 19-second period, but the moderate cross-shore wind will kill any chance of a clean face. This is a sheltered spot, so when the wind is wrong, it’s just not working.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Monday, July 27th. The morning session is the standout. The wind goes glassy, dead calm, and the swell picks up to 2ft from the SW with a solid 18-second period. The combined energy jumps to a moderate 416, so there’s some real power. The offshore wind direction is NE, which is perfect for this reef and point setup. It’s a beginner spot, so the small size is ideal for learning, but the long period will make the waves a bit more lined up and juicy. Just remember, it’s an inconsistent break, and crowds are possible here. The water is still warm, but those glassy conditions make this the only true pick of the whole outlook.
The following Tuesday the 28th, the wind swings back to a cross-shore chop, and the surf drops off again. So, if you’re keen, circle that Monday the 27th morning. It’s your best bet by a long shot.
Stay patient, and keep an eye on the forecasts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | W 7 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 139 | 101 | 59 | 59 | 89 | 109 | 108 | 95 | 120 | 89 | 88 | 91 | 94 | 74 | 76 | 246 | 201 | 66 | 235 | 241 | 211 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 10:11AM1.58m | 8:57PM2.58m | 10:54AM1.64m | 9:46PM2.56m | 11:35AM1.69m | 10:35PM2.45m | 12:17PM1.75m | 11:24PM2.25m | 12:59PM1.80m | 00:13AM2.00m | 1:41PM1.84m | 1:07AM1.73m | 2:25PM1.86m | 2:13AM1.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:35PM1.05m | 4:19AM-0.16m | 3:30PM1.00m | 5:03AM-0.12m | 4:24PM0.97m | 5:44AM-0.01m | 5:21PM0.95m | 6:24AM0.16m | 6:21PM0.96m | 7:01AM0.36m | 7:28PM0.96m | 7:37AM0.58m | 8:47PM0.94m | ||||||||
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 | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 6 |
| kJ | 139 | 101 | 44 | 59 | 89 | 17 | 50 | 95 | 120 | 76 | 32 | 60 | 28 | 12 | 76 | 246 | 201 | 66 | 235 | 241 | 36 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 5 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 18 | 32 | 27 | 58 | 49 | 109 | 108 | 29 | 90 | 89 | 88 | 55 | 74 | 74 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 23 | 59 | 82 | 211 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 15 | W 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 9 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | W 17 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 6 | W 15 | S 11 |
| kJ | 5 | 59 | 59 | 21 | 16 | 65 | 33 | 14 | 28 | 28 | 14 | 91 | 94 | 51 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 6 | 17 | 89 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | — | W 3 | — | W 3 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | W 6 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 1 | — | 8 | — | — | 39 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | — | — | — | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 127 | 72 | 17 | 72 | 156 | 10 | 4 | 72 | 0 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 156 | 83 | 19 |
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