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Deerfield Beach Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast

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Deerfield Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
5s
Wind
11mph
E / Gusts 16mph
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 15mph out of the E.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NNE|12-15mph E
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with 12mph E winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 16mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NNE|12-16mph ESE
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Deerfield Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Deerfield Beach is a laid-back Florida - East Coast surf spot situated in Broward County, offering mellow, rolling waves that are well-suited for beginners and longboarders. The beach faces east, picking up Atlantic groundswells and tropical storm pulses that push through during hurricane season, with fall typically delivering the most consistent rideable surf. Its wide sandy shoreline and relatively forgiving wave faces make it a popular local hangout, though the pier to the south can create fun sandbars and interesting peaks during the right conditions.

Strong currentsPier pilingsJellyfishCrowded lineup during swellsShallow sandbars

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

Deerfield Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Deerfield Beach?
The current wave height at Deerfield Beach is 1-2ft with a 5s swell period. Wind is E at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Deerfield Beach surf forecast?
Our Deerfield Beach 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 Deerfield Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Deerfield Beach 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 Deerfield Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Deerfield Beach is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 5.15s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.