Hillsboro Inlet Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast
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Current Conditions
Poor - FairWave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
5s
Wind
11mph
ENE / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
1.6ft @ 9sNNE
Wind Swell
3.7ft @ 5sENE
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Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor - Fair6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
PoorSlim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 14mph out of the E.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s NNE|13-14mph E
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
PoorNot the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 12mph from the E. Afternoon breeze fills in to 16mph.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s NNE|11-16mph E
Forecast Charts
Hillsboro Inlet Surf Spot Guide
Break
Point
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
N
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
Big N swells break point-style off the south side of Hillsboro Inlet, with sandbars running in a fashion similar to Reef Road. When conditions align (rare), the place gets hollow. Needs a legitimately big swell to turn on, making it one of the most inconsistent breaks in the region, but when it works it offers some of the better-shaped waves in Broward County.
Strong currentsBoat trafficInlet channelJellyfishSharksShifting sandbars
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Hillsboro Inlet Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Hillsboro Inlet?
The current wave height at Hillsboro Inlet is 2-3ft with a 5s swell period. Wind is ENE at 11mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Hillsboro Inlet surf forecast?
Our Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro Inlet?
The current breaking wave height at Hillsboro Inlet is 2-3ft, 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 Hillsboro Inlet?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Hillsboro Inlet is Thursday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 3ft waves, a 4.9s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.