Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Palmetto Pavilion, 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, 5s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle SE breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 10mph E winds.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with strong E wind at 13mph.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with 13mph E winds.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 10mph ESE winds.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Palmetto Pavilion is 1-2ft with a 4s swell period. Wind is SE at 12mph 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 Palmetto Pavilion is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.5ft NNE primary swell at 7s, a 0.2ft NE secondary swell at 11s, a 0.2ft NE tertiary swell at 13s, a 1.8ft 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 Palmetto Pavilion is Monday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 2ft waves, a 4.95s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Palmetto Pavilion 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 Palmetto Pavilion. 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.
Palmetto Pavilion is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Palmetto Pavilion 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 Palmetto Pavilion include strong currents, jellyfish, swimmers, shallow sandbars, sharks. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
