
Surf Forecasts:
Royal Palms State Beach surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period, SSW swell with 276 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with S 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 30) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. 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 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Thu 30th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Royal Palms State Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it’s looking pretty flat and sad around here. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing much worth paddling out for. The first recommendation for a surf doesn’t kick in until the 30th of July, but honestly, even then the conditions are junk. The whole run from the 30th of July through to the 14th of August is filled with "poor surf conditions" labels, so don’t get your hopes up.
Looking at Royal Palms State Beach, which is a sheltered reef and point, it’s a beginner-friendly spot that’s inconsistent, so it takes a lot to get it going. The water temp is a wild 72°F, which is a massive 6°F warmer than normal for this time of year – that’s very unusual, almost like wearing a spring suit in summer.
The first few days, from the 30th of July through the 1st of August, we’ve got a tiny long-period groundswell coming from the SSW at 2 ft to 3 ft, with a 16-second period. That’s a long, clean line, but it’s just too small. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s bumpy, and the combined energy is weak to moderate (363 down to 152). Not worth the drive.
From the 2nd of August through the 6th of August, it drops even more – 1 ft to 2 ft, with periods around 13-14 seconds. The wind is still on or cross-onshore, and the energy is weak (93 to 117). Honestly, it’s a long gap of nothing.
Then on the 7th of August, we get a little spike in period – 19 seconds – but still only 1 ft of swell. The energy picks up a bit (231), but it’s still tiny and cross-onshore. This pattern keeps up through the 11th, with the swell staying around 1 ft to 2 ft, and periods up to 20 seconds, but the wind is always messing it up. The energy is moderate at best (138 to 216).
The best you’re going to see is on the 12th and 13th of August. The swell bumps up to 2 ft from the SSW, with a 17-18 second period, and the energy gets into the moderate range (260 to 265). The wind is onshore, though, so it’s not clean. But if you’re desperate, that’s the best on offer. The long period means it’ll be better shaped at this point break, but it’s still tiny.
Overall, there’s no standout day. The swell is too small, wind is always onshore or cross-onshore, and the break is inconsistent. It’s a tough run. The second week (from the 7th of August onwards) is a bit more promising with the longer periods, but still not enough size. Don’t plan a trip around it.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
215 | 193 | 213 | 269 | 166 | 57 | 75 | 137 | 46 | 47 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 60 | 56 | 102 | 70 | 70 | 69 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:19AM1.62m | 10:16PM2.17m | 11:44AM1.67m | 10:50PM2.06m | 12:10PM1.72m | 11:26PM1.90m | 12:38PM1.78m | 00:07AM1.71m | 1:10PM1.84m | 1:00AM1.50m | 1:49PM1.90m | 2:19AM1.30m | 2:40PM1.95m | 4:36AM1.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:11PM1.01m | 5:18AM0.28m | 4:50PM0.99m | 5:42AM0.37m | 5:34PM0.97m | 6:06AM0.49m | 6:25PM0.94m | 6:30AM0.64m | 7:28PM0.91m | 6:56AM0.79m | 8:49PM0.86m | 7:26AM0.94m | 10:27PM0.73m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 7:54 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 13 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 13 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | SW 13 | W 6 | WSW 6 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
215 | 193 | 213 | 269 | 166 | 15 | 28 | 137 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 38 | 26 | 42 | 18 | 10 | 56 | 102 | 70 | 70 | 69 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | W 6 | SW 15 | S 11 | S 12 | W 6 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 12 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 11 | W 4 |
138 | 128 | 72 | 16 | 33 | 57 | 75 | 21 | 33 | 17 | 46 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 38 | 60 | 38 | 11 | 6 | 12 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | — | W 5 | WNW 8 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 9 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | S 11 | SW 16 | SW 12 | S 10 | S 11 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 20 |
10 | — | 5 | 14 | — | 53 | 49 | 15 | 46 | 47 | 16 | 28 | 42 | 9 | 41 | 37 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 3 | — |
— | 9 | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | 11 | — | — | 2 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 156 | 127 | 10 | 10 | 127 | 9 | 10 | 127 | 10 | 10 | 77 | 0 | 10 | 72 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 72 | 17 |
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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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