Surf Forecasts:
Royal Palms State Beach surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSW swell with 217 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 2AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s 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 (Aug 20) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (PDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Royal Palms State Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I gotta be straight with you—this is a tough stretch. We're looking at a long, quiet run with no real standout surf to get excited about. The first solid week is basically a write-off. From Wednesday the 19th right through to Saturday the 29th of August, it's nothing but small, weak, and messy surf. We're talking tiny little pulses from the SSW, mostly under 2 ft, with periods that are all over the place but the wind is never helping. Cross-onshore breezes mess up most of the days, and even when the wind is light, the surf is just poor. There's a gap of nearly ten days where you wouldn't bother paddling out.
The water at Royal Palms State Beach is sitting at 69°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year—nothing crazy, but a nice little bonus if you're in the water.
Now, there is a glimmer. Toward the very end of the run, things start to look a little less hopeless. On Sunday the 30th of August, the morning session shows a small bump: 3 ft of SSW swell with a 15-second period—that's a nice long-period groundswell pushing in. The wind is glassy, dead calm, which is a massive plus. The wave energy is moderate (370), so there's a bit of push, but it's still small. This is the best option in the whole 16-day window, but it's not a classic. It's surfable, but very ordinary. Keep your expectations low. The same goes for the morning of Tuesday the 1st of September, another glassy window with 2 ft, weak energy (175), and just ordinary conditions.
Remember, Royal Palms is a sheltered reef and point break, so it needs a bit of size and the right direction. That SSW swell is just about okay, and the long period means the waves will have more shape, but it's a spot that's rarely consistent, and this stretch proves it.
If you're a beginner, this is probably your window—the small stuff is manageable. But for anyone looking for a proper wave, this is a tough watch. For the setup, with the small swell and frequent cross-onshore winds, it might actually be more interesting for kite surfers on some of those days. I wouldn't hold my breath for big changes; forecasts can shift, but right now, this is a quiet period.
Stay patient, check the forecasts, and maybe take a break until that Sunday morning session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
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209 | 217 | 125 | 118 | 120 | 115 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 50 | 50 | 120 | 127 | 111 | 112 | 111 | 100 | 173 | 132 | 91 | 124 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:44PM1.83m | 3:56PM1.81m | 8:34AM1.36m | 5:13PM1.84m | 8:37AM1.43m | 6:14PM1.92m | 8:51AM1.49m | 7:01PM2.01m | 9:07AM1.54m | 7:41PM2.10m | 9:25AM1.60m | 8:16PM2.17m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 11:09PM0.74m | 00:27AM0.64m | 10:12AM1.35m | 1:17AM0.53m | 12:01PM1.32m | 1:55AM0.42m | 12:56PM1.25m | 2:26AM0.34m | 1:36PM1.16m | 2:54AM0.28m | 2:11PM1.06m | 3:20AM0.24m | |||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | |
— | 7:35 | — | — | 7:34 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SSW 16 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | W 6 | SSW 15 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 13 | W 5 | W 5 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
33 | 217 | 32 | 22 | 120 | 115 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 10 | 42 | 22 | 22 | 57 | 20 | 21 | 100 | 173 | 132 | 91 | 124 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | W 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | W 5 | W 5 | W 6 | SW 18 | W 6 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
209 | 4 | 125 | 118 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 49 | 10 | 42 | 29 | 120 | 58 | 111 | 103 | 106 | 29 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 30 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | — | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 12 | SW 18 | S 16 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 19 | SW 19 | S 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 14 | S 10 | S 11 | W 17 | W 16 |
16 | — | 13 | 56 | 14 | 3 | 50 | 21 | 47 | 50 | 50 | 58 | 127 | 20 | 112 | 111 | 37 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 5 | W 6 |
— | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 14 | — | — | 31 | 68 | 42 | 62 | 53 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 127 | 0 | 10 | 72 | 9 | 10 | 51 | 0 | 41 | 83 | 0 | 10 | 127 | 4 | 72 | 67 | 0 | 83 | 67 | 10 |
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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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