
Surf Forecasts:
Royal Palms State Beach surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 14s period, S swell with 602 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 5AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.5m and 6s 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 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Royal Palms State Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. This is a tough one for the next couple of weeks at Royal Palms State Beach.
Right off the bat, I gotta be honest with you – the start of this outlook is a write-off. There’s nothing worth paddling out for from Wednesday, September 2nd all the way through Saturday, September 5th. The swell is tiny, coming in at 1ft to 3ft from the SW, and the wind is a frustrating cross-onshore, messing up what little texture there is. The water is sitting at a very unusual 74°F here, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing going for it. The combined energy is weak, sitting between 181 and 631, and the reports are all "poor surf conditions." It’s a long stretch of flatness.
We finally get a little glimmer of hope on Sunday, September 6th. The morning session is the standout. Winds go glassy, which is a rare treat, and we get a 4ft swell from the S with a solid 15-second period. That’s a proper groundswell, and with the reef setup at Royal Palms, that long period should wrap in nicely. The combined energy is moderate at 538, and the forecast says "expect good surf conditions." This is the one to aim for. The afternoon picks up a bit to 4ft, but the wind switches onshore, making it less clean. This is a shallow reef and point, so with that long period, it won’t be dumping too heavy, but it’ll have some nice lines for the longboard or a fun mid-length.
After that, it gets messy again. The rest of the first week and into the second week sees a mix of small SW swell (1ft to 4ft) but with persistent cross-onshore wind from the W. Monday morning, September 7th, has a chance with 3ft, but the wind is already cross-on. The real energy spike comes on Friday, September 11th, with a 6ft swell from the W, but the period is a short, junky 7 seconds. That’s windswell, and with 12 mph cross-onshore winds, it’s going to be a choppy, blown-out mess. The combined energy is moderate at 669, but it’s not worth it for paddle surfing – that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The final week (September 12th to 17th) is a slow fade. The swell drops back to 1.0ft to 2ft, and the wind remains a problem. There’s a long-period 24-second swell on the afternoon of the 16th, but it’s only 1.0ft – not enough to push through the chop. The energy reading is weak, mostly under 200. The reports are all "poor surf conditions."
So here’s the bottom line: the only real standout is Sunday morning, September 6th. Glassy winds, a clean 4ft S swell, and a long 15-second period making the most of the reef. If you’ve got a window, that’s your best bet. The rest of the 16 days is a bust.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
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95 | 121 | 143 | 83 | 207 | 319 | 364 | 343 | 322 | 314 | 280 | 273 | 517 | 602 | 537 | 250 | 402 | 356 | 379 | 189 | 373 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:57PM2.03m | 2:54AM1.23m | 1:57PM2.00m | 6:19AM1.25m | 3:20PM2.00m | 7:21AM1.38m | 4:51PM2.05m | 7:49AM1.50m | 6:06PM2.15m | 8:17AM1.63m | 7:06PM2.24m | 8:45AM1.75m | 7:57PM2.29m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:35PM0.64m | 6:31AM1.11m | 10:16PM0.58m | 7:05AM1.25m | 11:45PM0.44m | 10:05AM1.32m | 00:46AM0.29m | 11:53AM1.24m | 1:34AM0.17m | 1:00PM1.09m | 2:14AM0.11m | 1:53PM0.92m | 2:50AM0.11m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | 7:16 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | W 6 | SSW 18 | W 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 14 | S 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 |
22 | 121 | 81 | 41 | 207 | 55 | 364 | 343 | 322 | 314 | 253 | 222 | 517 | 602 | 537 | 250 | 402 | 356 | 379 | 121 | 373 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | W 6 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | W 5 | WSW 10 | W 5 | S 12 | SW 19 | W 4 | W 5 | SSW 13 | SW 16 |
64 | 67 | 143 | 74 | 57 | 319 | 22 | 163 | 210 | 189 | 280 | 273 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 180 | 14 | 3 | 8 | 189 | 94 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | W 10 | S 15 | SW 15 | SSW 10 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 13 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | W 12 | WSW 11 | W 5 | W 11 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 |
95 | 2 | 4 | 83 | 19 | 47 | 49 | 111 | 21 | 14 | 43 | 17 | 16 | 3 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 31 | 49 | 49 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | W 6 | — | W 6 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 5 | — | W 5 | — | — | W 3 | W 5 |
— | 19 | 109 | — | 22 | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 14 | — | 7 | — | — | 5 | 24 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 72 | 19 | 10 | 51 | 9 | 10 | 51 | 0 | 10 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 83 | 24 | 83 | 51 | 19 | 127 | 72 | 23 |
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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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