Florida - East Coast
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.
Sat, May 16: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor - fair with 10mph E winds.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on NE swell at 10s and 13mph from the E. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with 11mph from the E.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Not the most exciting day — 2-3ft and poor - fair conditions with moderate ESE wind around 9mph.
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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 1-2ft with a 4.2s swell period. Wind is SE at 8mph 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 Lantana is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.6ft NE primary swell at 7s, a 0.3ft NE secondary swell at 11s, a 0.2ft NE tertiary swell at 13s, a 1.7ft E wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Tuesday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.05s 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
