Florida - East Coast
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 11mph from the SE.
Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 11mph from the SE.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Lantana for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Lantana, Florida - East Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 0–1ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 11mph from the SE.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Morning kicks off with 0-1ft on ESE swell at 4s.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 3s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light ESE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 10mph.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the SSW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light SW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
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Lantana is an average beach break south of Lake Worth Pier that is uniquely at its best on ESE swells — somewhat unusual for the region. On N/NE swells it tends to close out, but ESE direction produces nice A-frames. Strong currents can sweep down the beach requiring constant repositioning. The municipal beach has good facilities with 200+ parking spaces.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Lantana is 0-1ft with a 5.1s swell period. Wind is SE at 11mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Lantana is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.9ft NNE 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Lantana is Friday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 1ft waves, a 4.1s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Lantana works best with a ESE 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 Lantana. 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.
Lantana is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Lantana is an average beach break south of Lake Worth Pier that is uniquely at its best on ESE swells — somewhat unusual for the region. On N/NE swells it tends to close out, but ESE direction produces nice A-frames. Strong currents can sweep down the beach requiring constant repositioning. The municipal beach has good facilities with 200+ parking spaces.
The prime season at Lantana 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 Lantana include strong currents, rip currents, jellyfish, sharks, crowd on good days. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Lantana 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
