Surf Forecasts:
Royal Palms State Beach surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SSW swell with 480 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Royal Palms State Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up. Rusty here, and I’ve been looking this over. It’s a pretty flat spell we’ve got coming, no two ways about it. The only spot making any noise is Royal Palms State Beach, and even that’s a tough call most days.
The story is a long stretch of small, weak swell and rubbish wind. There’s a big gap of nothing for the first week, from the 28th of August right through to the 3rd of September. The energy is low, and the wind is constantly messing things up. The swell is a long-period groundswell from the SSW, but at this size, it’s just not doing a thing.
The first real chance comes on the 4th of September. Friday morning is looking good. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no need for a thicker suit. The combined energy of the swells is a solid moderate (418), and the wind is glassy. That’s a big deal. You’ll find clean, smooth waves at Royal Palms State Beach, a reef and point set-up that’s sheltered from the main swell direction. The swell is a small 2ft from the SSW, and with a period of 17 seconds, it’s a proper groundswell. That long period means the waves will have shape and push, but at a point break like this, it’ll line up nicely. It’s a beginner-friendly spot anyway, but this size is perfect for everyone. Just be aware, crowds are possible here.
The following Saturday morning, the 5th of September, is another glassy session. The swell drops a touch to 2ft, still from the SSW, and the energy is moderate (349). It’s another clean window, but it’s fleeting. The afternoon winds will ruin it.
After that, it’s back to the same old story. There are a few more mornings with light wind, but the wave quality is poor. The 9th of September brings a slightly bigger swell, pushing to 4ft from the S, but it’s short period at 12 seconds and the wind is onshore in the morning, so it’ll be a messy, crumbly mess. The 10th of September and beyond offer nothing but cross-onshore slop. Honestly, the 4th of September morning is the standout. If you can get out then, you’ll have the best of a pretty average run.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
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 kJ | 119 | 186 | 125 | 475 | 373 | 402 | 392 | 279 | 239 | 180 | 136 | 110 | 99 | 45 | 96 | 108 | 165 | 215 | 202 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:25PM2.16m | 10:25AM1.81m | 10:00PM2.08m | 10:48AM1.89m | 10:38PM1.95m | 11:13AM1.95m | 11:18PM1.78m | 11:41AM2.00m | 00:06AM1.58m | 12:15PM2.03m | 1:09AM1.38m | 12:57PM2.03m | 2:54AM1.23m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:08AM0.30m | 3:59PM0.78m | 4:31AM0.39m | 4:38PM0.71m | 4:54AM0.51m | 5:22PM0.67m | 5:18AM0.65m | 6:12PM0.65m | 5:41AM0.81m | 7:14PM0.65m | 6:06AM0.96m | 8:35PM0.64m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 7:23 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | — | 7:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSW 17 | W 8 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | SSW 14 | W 7 | W 6 | S 12 | W 5 | W 5 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 50 | 186 | 31 | 475 | 373 | 402 | 210 | 113 | 239 | 85 | 35 | 73 | 20 | 8 | 96 | 108 | 165 | 215 | 202 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | S 9 | SW 16 | W 6 | W 6 | W 9 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | W 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 10 | SW 18 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 16 | W 6 |
| kJ | 119 | 41 | 65 | 36 | 37 | 15 | 392 | 279 | 15 | 180 | 136 | 110 | 99 | 34 | 49 | 18 | 13 | 67 | 23 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | W 6 | SSW 19 | S 8 | W 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | S 13 | SW 19 | SSE 11 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 9 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 64 | 11 | 125 | 12 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 30 | 58 | 119 | 14 | 40 | 45 | 17 | 79 | 69 | 2 | 152 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 8 | — | W 7 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 38 | 337 | — | 58 | — | — | 23 | — | — | 12 | — | — | 14 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 10 | 72 | 9 | 10 | 59 | 22 | 10 | 72 | 6 | 10 | 83 | 22 | 156 | 127 | 47 | 10 | 127 | 27 |
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