Royal Palms State Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, it's Rusty. Let's break down what we've got coming up over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the first few days are a total write-off. We're looking at a real stretch of poor surf with those cross-onshore winds just wrecking everything. The water temp is a balmy 71°F, which is 5°F warmer than average for this time of year, so that's a pretty big deal.

The first real sign of life doesn't show up until Saturday, August 29th. Royal Palms State Beach is forecast to have a tiny 3ft swell from the SSW, but the energy is starting to build at 480 (moderate). The morning is marginal, with a light cross-on breeze, but it's something to watch.

Now, Sunday, August 30th morning is where it gets interesting. The wind is forecast to be glassy, dead calm. We've got a 3ft SSW swell with a 15-second period, which is a nice long groundswell. The energy is solid at 377 (moderate). For a reef and point break like Royal Palms, that's a recipe for clean, lined-up waves. The long period will really help the wave shape. For a beginner spot, this is about as good as it gets. Just remember, with that long period, the sets will be spaced out.

The first week of September is pretty flat again, with tiny swells and onshore winds. But the second week starts to look a lot better. Thursday, September 3rd morning has a 2ft SSW swell, but the energy is climbing to 415 (moderate) and the wind is light and cross-on. It's a marginal look, but it's a sign of better things.

The real standout of the whole forecast looks like Friday, September 4th morning. The swell is up to 3ft from the SSW, with a 17-second period – that's a beautiful long groundswell. The energy is strong at 590 (moderate to strong). The wind is light and offshore from the WSW, which is perfect for keeping the waves clean and smooth. This is a top-tier surf day for the point. The crowds at Royal Palms are "sometimes", so you might have a few buddies out, but it'll be worth it.

Saturday, September 5th morning is also a cracker. The swell holds at 3ft from the SSW with a 17-second period, and the energy is pumping up to 803 (strong). The wind is light and cross-on from the SSE. This is a bigger, more powerful swell, but still very doable for a point break. This could be the biggest and best wave of the whole run.

The final week from September 6th onwards shows a bit of a drop-off, with the swell mixing up and the winds turning more cross-on, but the energy stays in the 600-700 range (moderate to strong). It's a bit messier, but there could be the odd fun wave if you're keen.

So, to put it in a nutshell, your best bet is Sunday, August 30th morning for the glassy conditions, but the biggest and cleanest looking swell window is Friday, September 4th and Saturday, September 5th. That's when you want to be in the water.

Rusty, signing off.

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