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Royal Palms State Beach Surf Forecast
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Royal Palms State Beach surfForecast / CAL – LA County / USA
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 PDTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Royal Palms State Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Royal Palms State Beach sea temperature is
17.0° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 (May 21) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 21st May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 21st May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 18th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Royal Palms State Beach over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | |
153 | 298 | 150 | 98 | 181 | 90 | 55 | 45 | 43 | 68 | 40 | 64 | 82 | 96 | 96 | 107 | 107 | 246 | 78 | 112 | 166 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 9:17PM2.53m | 11:09AM1.58m | 10:01PM2.54m | 12:11PM1.53m | 10:50PM2.47m | 1:19PM1.51m | 11:43PM2.33m | 2:32PM1.52m | 00:44AM2.15m | 3:43PM1.59m | 1:55AM1.95m | 4:43PM1.69m | 3:18AM1.76m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:56PM0.96m | 4:37AM-0.07m | 3:38PM1.04m | 5:29AM-0.08m | 4:25PM1.12m | 6:26AM-0.01m | 5:19PM1.20m | 7:26AM0.09m | 6:30PM1.27m | 8:28AM0.21m | 8:04PM1.30m | 9:29AM0.34m | 9:52PM1.23m | 10:26AM0.46m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 |
 | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:52 | — | 7:52 |
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Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 | SW 16 | W 6 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 153 | 298 | 150 | 98 | 181 | 90 | 55 | 34 | 13 | 68 | 11 | 64 | 82 | 77 | 76 | 107 | 107 | 246 | 51 | 112 | 166 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 12 | S 15 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | W 6 | S 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 14 | SW 14 | S 13 | SW 18 | WSW 4 | W 4 |
| kJ | 120 | 80 | 121 | 85 | 126 | 31 | 28 | 38 | 43 | 35 | 40 | 6 | 26 | 96 | 96 | 36 | 51 | 30 | 78 | 6 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | WNW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | WNW 14 | S 15 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | W 11 | S 13 | S 13 | W 13 | W 13 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | S 13 | WSW 4 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 59 | 60 | 59 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 45 | 14 | 9 | 31 | 29 | 3 | 30 | 5 | 5 | 31 | 4 | 29 | 25 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 2 | — | — | SE 3 | SE 3 | — | — | — | W 3 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 127 | 10 | 10 | 127 | 10 | 156 | 127 | 31 | 10 | 156 | 10 | 10 | 127 | 0 | 156 | 156 | 34 | 156 |
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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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