Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Boynton Inlet, Florida - East Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sun, May 10: 2–3ft, 4s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with 13mph SE winds.
Mon, May 11: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on ENE swell at 7s with light S winds. The SSE wind kicks in by afternoon — 16mph and poor by then.
Tue, May 12: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 4s and light S winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Wed, May 13: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on NE swell at 7s with gentle NE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the ENE and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on NNE swell at 8s with light NNW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 9mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
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Boynton Inlet (South Lake Worth Inlet) features an outside sandbar break that produces long, hollow lefts about a quarter-mile offshore when NE swell hits at low tide. The north side of the inlet has lots of clean, empty peaks. The inlet provides wave-focusing similar to other South Florida inlets but sees far fewer surfers. A good option for those willing to paddle for uncrowded waves.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Boynton Inlet is 2-3ft with a 3.65s swell period. Wind is SE at 14mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Boynton Inlet is 2-3ft, produced by a 0.8ft NNE primary swell at 7s, a 0.5ft NE secondary swell at 9s, a 2.2ft SE 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 Boynton Inlet is Monday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 8.95s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Boynton Inlet 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 Boynton Inlet. 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.
Boynton Inlet is a rivermouth with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Boynton Inlet (South Lake Worth Inlet) features an outside sandbar break that produces long, hollow lefts about a quarter-mile offshore when NE swell hits at low tide. The north side of the inlet has lots of clean, empty peaks. The inlet provides wave-focusing similar to other South Florida inlets but sees far fewer surfers. A good option for those willing to paddle for uncrowded waves.
The prime season at Boynton Inlet 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 Boynton Inlet include strong currents, inlet boat traffic, rip currents, jellyfish, shifting sandbars, sharks. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Boynton Inlet 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.
