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 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Royal Palms State Beach sea temperature is
21.8° C
3.3° 

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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore 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★+): Monday 27 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s 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 (Jul 27) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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+) 8AM (Mon 27th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Best Surf 8AM (Mon 27th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 18s
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, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for our little corner of the coast.

Straight up, this is a tough stretch. We got a 16-day window, but don’t get your hopes up too quickly. For a reef and point setup like Royal Palms State Beach, we are looking at a real dry spell here. The swell energy is all over the place, but the quality just isn’t there for a proper paddle session. The water temp is sitting around 71°F which is a solid 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, almost muggy feeling in the water.

The first few days won’t give you anything to write home about. Sunday the 26th has a small 3ft SSW swell with a long 19-second period, and there’s moderate wave energy (525). But the wind is onshore, so you’re looking at poor conditions. That 19-second period is groundswell, which *could* be lined up right on this point break, but the wind is ruining it. The combined energy dips and climbs through the week – hitting a high of 651 on Monday afternoon – but a 3ft swell with onshore wind just isn’t gonna cut it for a longboarder, let alone a shortboarder.

By the time we hit Thursday the 30th and Friday the 31st, the period drops to 14 seconds and the swell is only 2ft to 3ft, but the wind is cross-onshore and the wave comment is consistently “poor surf conditions.” There isn’t a single standout day here. The energy drops from moderate (500s) down to weak (100s) by early August.

From the 2nd of August onward, the swell drops to 1ft or 2ft and the energy is in the double digits (68, 72, 93). That’s flat. There’s a long gap of weak, blown-out ankle slappers from August 2nd through about August 10th. The best window, if you can even call it that, is possibly the morning of August 7th where the swell period jumps back to 19 seconds on a 1ft SSW swell with light offshore wind, but energy is only 192. That’s a whisper of a wave – something for a foamie at high tide, maybe.

Honestly, there’s no recommendation I can make with a clear conscience. For a spot that’s inconsistent and sheltered, this forecast is a total bust. The wind is almost always onshore or cross-onshore, and the swell is tiny or poorly aligned. If you’re dying for a paddle, maybe the morning of July 31st is your best bet – light onshore wind, 3ft from the S with 14 seconds (weak at 422 energy) – but it’s marginal at best. Crowds are possible at Royal Palms when it’s like this because it’s all that’s breaking, but it’s not worth the fight.

Stay patient. This blank run is normal for this area in a quiet season. Keep an eye on the charts.
- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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192
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
9:38AM1.48m
7:59PM2.16m
10:03AM1.51m
8:35PM2.22m
10:28AM1.54m
9:10PM2.25m
10:53AM1.58m
9:43PM2.23m
11:19AM1.62m
10:16PM2.17m
11:44AM1.67m
10:50PM2.06m
12:10PM1.72m
11:26PM1.90m
Low Tide
1:44PM1.20m
3:25AM0.24m
2:22PM1.14m
3:55AM0.20m
2:58PM1.09m
4:24AM0.19m
3:34PM1.05m
4:52AM0.21m
4:11PM1.01m
5:18AM0.28m
4:50PM0.99m
5:42AM0.37m
5:34PM0.97m
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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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