Florida - East Coast
A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 11mph from the SE.
A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 11mph from the SE.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Palm Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Palm Beach, 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: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Very Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on NNE swell at 5s with 11mph from the SE. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Fri, Sep 4: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. 0-1ft waves to start the day on ESE swell at 4s.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 3s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle ESE breeze.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle SW breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with gentle WSW breeze.
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The open beach breaks along Palm Beach between the jetties area and Lake Worth Pier are typical South Florida beach breaks — sand bottom, left and right peaks, generally small and mushy but occasionally producing lined-up walls on solid NE swells. A good area for longboarding and learning, less crowded than the nearby pier and inlet breaks.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Palm Beach is 0-1ft with a 5s 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 Palm Beach is 0-1ft, produced by a 1ft NE wind swell swell at 5s, a 0.6ft ENE secondary swell at 9s. 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 Palm Beach is Friday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 1ft waves, a 4.1s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Palm Beach works best with a E 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 Palm Beach. 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.
Palm Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. The open beach breaks along Palm Beach between the jetties area and Lake Worth Pier are typical South Florida beach breaks — sand bottom, left and right peaks, generally small and mushy but occasionally producing lined-up walls on solid NE swells. A good area for longboarding and learning, less crowded than the nearby pier and inlet breaks.
The prime season at Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach include rip currents, jellyfish, boat traffic, crowds during peak swell, sharks. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Palm Beach 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).
