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Palmetto Pavilion Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast

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Florida - East Coast

Boca Raton Inlet1-2ftDeerfield Beach0-1ftHillsboro Inlet1-2ft
Palmetto Pavilion surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
5s
Wind
10mph
E / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.6ft @ 9sNNE
Wind Swell
3.7ft @ 5sENE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with 14mph out of the E.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NNE|13-14mph E
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly poor with 12mph E winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 17mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NNE|12-17mph ESE
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Palmetto Pavilion Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Palmetto Pavilion is a mellow beach break located on Florida's East Coast near Boca Raton, where the Atlantic-facing shoreline picks up easterly swells pushed by trade winds and tropical systems. The waves here are typically small and soft, making it a welcoming spot for beginners and longboarders looking to cruise gentle reforms along the sandy shore. Fall hurricane season delivers the most consistent and occasionally punchy surf, giving this otherwise relaxed stretch of South Florida coastline its best moments.

Strong currentsJellyfishSwimmersShallow sandbarsSharks

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Palmetto Pavilion Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Palmetto Pavilion?
The current wave height at Palmetto Pavilion is 1-2ft with a 5s swell period. Wind is E at 10mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Palmetto Pavilion surf forecast?
Our Palmetto Pavilion 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 Palmetto Pavilion?
The current breaking wave height at Palmetto Pavilion is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.6ft NNE primary swell at 9s, a 3.7ft 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 Palmetto Pavilion?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Palmetto Pavilion is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 5.15s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.