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Delray Beach Surf Forecast

Florida - East Coast

Delray Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
8.55s
Wind
7mph
ENE / Gusts 10mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
2.9ft @ 9sNNE
Wind Swell
1.4ft @ 4sE

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Spot Guide

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

Delray Beach is a laid-back stretch of Florida - East Coast shoreline that picks up easterly swells rolling across the Atlantic, typically producing small, mushy waves well-suited for beginners and longboarders. The sandy bottom and gently sloping shore make it forgiving, and the break can come alive during fall hurricane swells when surf reaches overhead heights with more power and shape. Its lively beach town atmosphere and easy water access make it a popular spot for surfers of all levels looking for a fun session along South Florida's coast.

Rip currentsSwimmers and beach crowdsJellyfishSharksFlat conditions during summer

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on NNE swell at 9s with calm winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s NNE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s NNE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s NNE|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on NNE swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s N|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor

A slow one — 4-5ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s NNE|Calm

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Delray Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Delray Beach?
The current wave height at Delray Beach is 2-3ft with a 8.55s swell period. Wind is ENE at 7mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Delray Beach surf forecast?
Our Delray 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.