Florida - East Coast
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with calm winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 9mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with light NNW winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on NNE swell at 7s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on NNE swell at 7s and light SE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the ESE and dropping conditions to poor.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the SE. Expect the wind to bump up to around 12mph by PM.
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 1ft with a 8.5s swell period. Wind is E 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 Palm Beach is 1ft, produced by a 0.5ft ENE primary swell at 9s, a 0.4ft E wind swell 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 Palm Beach is Thursday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.35s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
