Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Hillsboro Inlet for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Hillsboro 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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 10mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the NW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
Thu, Jul 2: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Fri, Jul 3: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with moderate SE wind around 7mph. Expect the wind to bump up to around 12mph by PM.
Sat, Jul 4: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with gentle SSE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Hillsboro Inlet is 1ft with a 2.4s swell period. Wind is ENE at 11mph 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 Hillsboro Inlet is 1ft, produced by a 0.3ft NE primary swell at 9s, a 0.2ft E secondary swell at 8s, a 0.9ft E wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Hillsboro Inlet is Wednesday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 1ft waves, a 8.4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Hillsboro Inlet works best with a N 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 Hillsboro 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.
Hillsboro Inlet is a point with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. 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.
The prime season at Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro Inlet include strong currents, boat traffic, inlet channel, jellyfish, sharks, shifting sandbars. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
