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Boca Raton Inlet Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast

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Boca Raton Inlet surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
5s
Wind
10mph
ENE / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.6ft @ 9sNNE
Wind Swell
3.7ft @ 5sENE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with moderate E wind around 13mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NNE|12-14mph E
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 12mph E winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 17mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NNE|12-17mph ESE
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Boca Raton Inlet Surf Spot Guide

Break
Rivermouth
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Boca Raton Inlet is one of South Florida's more reliable surf breaks on Florida's East Coast, where the inlet's sand-shifting channels can focus and shape incoming Atlantic swells into punchy, fast-breaking waves. The NW-facing transect means it picks up energy from northeast groundswells and tropical storm pulses, which are the best bets for rideable surf in this otherwise flat stretch of coastline. The inlet jetties help organize the sandbars, occasionally producing clean left and right peaks that reward surfers willing to time their sessions around tides and swell windows.

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Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Boca Raton Inlet Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Boca Raton Inlet?
The current wave height at Boca Raton Inlet is 1-2ft with a 5s swell period. Wind is ENE at 10mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Boca Raton Inlet surf forecast?
Our Boca Raton Inlet forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Boca Raton Inlet?
The current breaking wave height at Boca Raton Inlet is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.6ft NNE primary swell at 9s, a 3.7ft ENE wind swell swell at 5s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Boca Raton Inlet?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Boca Raton Inlet is Friday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 2ft waves, a 5.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.