Royal Palms State Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 33.72° N 118.34° W

Royal Palms State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Royal Palms State Beach sea temperature is
21.7° C
3.2° 

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 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SSW swell with 610 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with W 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 Thursday (Jul 23) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 14s. 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 0.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (PDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 23rd Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 5PM (Mon 27th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 19s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about Royal Palms State Beach, a reef and point setup that’s sheltered and a beginner’s spot. It’s inconsistent, so don’t expect a lot, but when it’s on, it’s a fun little wave.

We’re starting off with a long stretch of nothing much. The first few days are pretty grim. Tuesday the 21st has a small 3ft swell from the SSW, but it’s a long period groundswell at 16 seconds, which is good for a point, but the wind is a light onshore breeze, and the water is a whopping 71°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s over 5 degrees above average, so it’s very unusual. The combined swell energy is moderate (505). Still, the conditions are just marginal, and the score is low. Honestly, it’s not worth paddling out for.

The rest of that week and into the next is a write-off. Wednesday through to Sunday the 27th, we’re looking at tiny 1.0ft to 3ft waves, mostly cross-onshore breezes, and the energy is all over the place. The period drops, and the wind just messes it up. It’s a real bummer.

Monday the 27th afternoon shows a tiny glimmer – a 3ft SSW swell, 19-second period, and the wind turns glassy with a light offshore. That’s a clean look, but the energy is moderate (678). Still, the surf is only marginal. It’s the best of a bad bunch, but it’s not a standout.

The rest of the first week of August is more of the same – small, weak, and wind-affected. The combined energy drops to two-digit values (99) by the 4th, which is weak. The swell is tiny and short period. This break is a reef and point, so it needs a proper swell, and it’s just not getting it.

If you’re a kite surfer, the afternoon onshore winds might be worth a look, but for paddle surfing, it’s a long, quiet 16 days. There’s no true standout. The best chance for a clean, small wave might be that Monday the 27th morning, but it’s a gamble. The rest is a blank run – this area just doesn’t have the juice right now.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
1.4
W
7
0.6
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12
0.3
SW
26
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
24
0.4
SSW
24
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SW
21
0.7
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21
0.6
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21
0.9
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20
0.7
SW
19
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18
0.9
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18
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18
0.9
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
481
199
291
239
183
189
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105
178
368
217
368
404
355
552
384
388
455
460
610
364
Wind (km/h)
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SW
25
W
20
W
15
WSW
25
W
5
SSW
10
WSW
20
W
10
SE
15
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
S
15
WSW
10
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10
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10
WSW
5
SSE
10
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10
SSW
15
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Wind State
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High Tide
4:02PM1.89m
6:02AM1.23m
4:55PM1.91m
7:47AM1.30m
5:48PM1.95m
8:40AM1.37m
6:36PM2.01m
9:12AM1.43m
7:20PM2.08m
9:38AM1.48m
7:59PM2.16m
10:03AM1.51m
8:35PM2.22m
Low Tide
8:50AM0.98m
11:45PM0.76m
9:39AM1.13m
00:51AM0.63m
10:51AM1.23m
1:40AM0.50m
12:04PM1.26m
2:19AM0.40m
1:00PM1.24m
2:53AM0.31m
1:44PM1.20m
3:25AM0.24m
2:22PM1.14m
3:55AM0.20m
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Feels °C
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20
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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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