Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Boca Raton Inlet, Florida - East Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with moderate E wind around 10mph.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 13mph out of the E.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with strong E wind at 13mph.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 10mph from the ESE.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Boca Raton Inlet is 1-2ft with a 3.95s swell period. Wind is NE at 1mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Boca Raton Inlet is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.5ft NNE primary swell at 7s, a 0.3ft NNE secondary swell at 11s, a 0.2ft NE tertiary swell at 13s, a 1.4ft E wind swell swell at 4s. 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Boca Raton Inlet is Monday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 2ft waves, a 4.95s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Boca Raton Inlet works best with a E swell and W winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Boca Raton Inlet. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Boca Raton Inlet is a rivermouth with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Boca Raton Inlet is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Boca Raton Inlet include strong currents, boat traffic, rip currents, shallow sandbars, jellyfish. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
