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 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Royal Palms State Beach sea temperature is
20.4° C
2.3° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 17s period, SSE swell with 286 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. 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 0.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 11th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf 8PM (Sat 11th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sat 18th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 17s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. I’ve been staring at the charts for Royal Palms State Beach, and I gotta be honest with you – it’s a tough stretch. This is a sheltered reef and point setup, and over the next 16 days, the surf is basically a no-go for any proper paddling. The water is sitting at 69° at the start, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year, but that’s about the only highlight.

We kick off on Saturday the 11th of July, and it’s grim. Tiny 2ft of swell from the SSW, but the wind is a cross or cross-on mess, and the wave comment is "poor surf conditions" across the board. The combined energy is weak (209), so you’re looking at bumpy, weak lines. That theme carries right through Sunday the 12th, Monday the 13th, and Tuesday the 14th. Nothing changes – same small swell, same poor conditions. By Tuesday afternoon, the wind picks up to 12 mph from the W, making it choppy.

Now, Wednesday the 15th of July morning is a little tease. We get a glassy morning with the wind swinging light S at 3 mph, and the swell is a tiny 1ft but with a very long period of 18 seconds from the SW. The combined energy is 197 (weak). The wave comment says "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." Look, it’s not worth a trip, but if you’re local and desperate for a knee-paddler, you might get a few clean, slow rollers. That glassy window is the only real positive in the whole outlook.

From Wednesday afternoon onward, it’s back to the same story. Thursday the 16th, Friday the 17th... all poor surf conditions. The swell sticks around 1ft to 2ft, and the wind is always cross-on or onshore, ruining any chance of a clean line.

Things try to build a little around the 18th and 19th of July, with the swell pushing up to 2ft and the combined energy jumping to 479 on Saturday afternoon, but the wind is still onshore or cross-on. The wave comment stays "poor surf conditions." Even with the energy picking up, the quality is just not there.

That pattern of small, messy, cross-onshore surf continues all the way through the end of the period. On the 25th and 26th of July, there’s a little more size – 2ft to 3ft from the SW, and the combined energy hits 515 on the 26th, which is moderate energy. But again, the winds are light and cross-on or onshore, and the wave comment never improves beyond "poor surf conditions." The long-period swell (20-21 seconds) in that last week is a groundswell, but it’s too small and too straight for this sheltered point to really fire.

So, what’s the best on offer? Honestly, the only standout is that Wednesday the 15th morning. It’s not a standout in the normal sense, but it’s the only time you’ll see glassy conditions and a clean surface. If you’re a beginner who wants to bob around on a longboard, that’s your window. For everyone else, it’s a blank run. This spot is already inconsistent, and with no decent swell and poor winds, you’re better off waiting for the next system.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Height (m)
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15
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15
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SSW
14
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14
0.7
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14
0.5
SSW
14
0.6
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13
0.5
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0.3
SW
19
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18
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18
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18
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16
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16
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16
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19
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19
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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107
139
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159
89
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94
74
76
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
15
S
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
W
5
S
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
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10
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20
W
5
SSE
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20
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15
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15
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High Tide
8:38AM1.42m
7:12PM2.43m
9:27AM1.51m
8:05PM2.53m
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
Low Tide
12:36PM1.13m
2:47AM0.00m
1:38PM1.10m
3:34AM-0.12m
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
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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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