Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Palmetto Pavilion for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with glassy conditions. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the NW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 8mph by PM.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on N swell at 7s and barely a breath of wind. Onshore flow builds through the day to 13mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 7mph SE winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Sat, Jul 4: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with moderate SSE wind around 9mph.
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 1ft with a 8.5s swell period. Wind is E at 9mph 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 1ft, produced by a 0.3ft NE primary swell at 9s, a 0.2ft E secondary swell at 8s, a 0.6ft 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 Palmetto Pavilion is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.3s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
