Florida - East Coast
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and very poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly very poor with light winds out of the NNW. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on NNE swell at 7s with glassy conditions. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the SE and dropping conditions to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the SE. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly very poor with moderate SE wind around 7mph. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
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 8.45s swell period. Wind is ENE at 4mph and 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 0.5ft ENE primary swell at 9s, a 0.4ft E secondary swell at 3s. 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 Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 2ft waves, a 7.35s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
