Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Boynton 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. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with calm winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 1-2ft waves. Afternoon shapes up better with 1-2ft and poor conditions.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on NNE swell at 10s with moderate E wind around 13mph. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with moderate E wind around 11mph.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on E swell at 5s with moderate ESE wind around 9mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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Boynton Inlet (South Lake Worth Inlet) features an outside sandbar break that produces long, hollow lefts about a quarter-mile offshore when NE swell hits at low tide. The north side of the inlet has lots of clean, empty peaks. The inlet provides wave-focusing similar to other South Florida inlets but sees far fewer surfers. A good option for those willing to paddle for uncrowded waves.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Boynton Inlet is 1-2ft with a 4.1s swell period. Wind is SE at 7mph 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 Boynton Inlet is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.5ft NNE primary swell at 7s, a 0.3ft NE secondary swell at 11s, a 0.2ft NE tertiary swell at 13s, a 1.6ft 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 Boynton Inlet is Monday from 1 PM to 4 PM with 3ft waves, a 4.9s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Boynton 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 Boynton 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.
Boynton Inlet is a rivermouth with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Boynton Inlet (South Lake Worth Inlet) features an outside sandbar break that produces long, hollow lefts about a quarter-mile offshore when NE swell hits at low tide. The north side of the inlet has lots of clean, empty peaks. The inlet provides wave-focusing similar to other South Florida inlets but sees far fewer surfers. A good option for those willing to paddle for uncrowded waves.
The prime season at Boynton 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 Boynton Inlet include strong currents, inlet boat traffic, rip currents, jellyfish, shifting sandbars, sharks. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Boynton 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.
