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 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Royal Palms State Beach sea temperature is
22.4° C
3.7° 

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 3 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with 240 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with SW 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 (Aug 03) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. 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 (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 3rd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 5AM (Sat 8th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I’ve chewed on the numbers here, and I’ve got to be straight with you. For the next 16 days, it’s a bleak picture for our local stretch. There’s a big blank period right at the start where you can leave your board in the garage.

The first day we see anything at all is on Sunday, August 2nd, at Royal Palms State Beach, but it’s nothing to write home about. It’s a reef and point setup, sheltered from the main swell. The wave height is a tiny 1 ft from the SW with a short period. The water is a very unusual 72°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year. The combined energy is weak (93), and with a light cross-onshore breeze, it’s just poor surf conditions. For a spot that’s already inconsistent, this is a total dud.

This same sorry story just repeats. Day after day, the swell stays tiny, never getting above 3 ft, and the wind is always cross-onshore or onshore. The wave comment is always “poor surf conditions.” The energy is weak, barely cracking 100 for most of the first week, and the wind is never clean enough to make anything of it.

Even into the second week, there’s no real change. The best we see is on Friday, August 14th afternoon, with a combined energy of 337 (moderate), but it’s still a 2 ft SW swell with a 15-second period. That’s a long period groundswell, which is better for a point or reef, but at Royal Palms, it’s still “poor surf conditions” with a moderate cross-onshore wind. Not a standout by any measure.

For the entire 16 days, there is no standout session. The waves are too small, the conditions are never clean, and the break is inconsistent. If you’re a beginner, there’s nothing to learn on. For anyone else, it’s a total bust. With the wind and these tiny waves, this looks more like a kite-surfing spot than a surf spot right now. For us, it’s a long, flat wait. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a blank run.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
12:38PM1.78m
00:07AM1.71m
1:10PM1.84m
1:00AM1.50m
1:49PM1.90m
2:19AM1.30m
2:40PM1.95m
4:36AM1.19m
3:45PM2.02m
6:57AM1.25m
4:59PM2.12m
8:00AM1.37m
6:08PM2.24m
Low Tide
6:25PM0.94m
6:30AM0.64m
7:28PM0.91m
6:56AM0.79m
8:49PM0.86m
7:26AM0.94m
10:27PM0.73m
8:09AM1.09m
11:55PM0.54m
9:37AM1.21m
1:00AM0.33m
11:25AM1.23m
1:52AM0.15m
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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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