Palm Beach Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast
Florida - East Coast
Current Conditions
PoorWave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
5.15s
Wind
12mph
E / Gusts 17mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.0ft @ 9sNE
Wind Swell
3.4ft @ 5sENE
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
PoorSkip the dawn patrol — 1-2ft and poor early on. Things come together by the afternoon with 2-3ft at poor - fair.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s NE|12-13mph E
Thu, Apr 23-4ft
PoorEarly morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on NE swell at 9s with strong E wind at 13mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
6am9am12pm3pm
6s NE|13-16mph ESE
Forecast Charts
Palm Beach Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
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.
Rip currentsJellyfishBoat trafficCrowds during peak swellSharks
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Palm Beach Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Palm Beach?
The current wave height at Palm Beach is 1-2ft with a 5.15s swell period. Wind is E at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Palm Beach surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Palm Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Palm Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2ft NE primary swell at 9s, a 3.4ft ENE 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.
When is the best time to surf Palm Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Palm Beach is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 5.35s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.