Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Lantana, 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: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with strong SE wind at 13mph.
Mon, May 11: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the S. Expect the wind to bump up to around 15mph by PM.
Tue, May 12: flat–flatft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with gentle S breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Morning kicks off with 1-2ft on NE swell at 9s. Expect 9mph ENE winds by the afternoon.
Thu, May 14: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on NNE swell at 8s and light NNW winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 9mph from the E and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
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Lantana is an average beach break south of Lake Worth Pier that is uniquely at its best on ESE swells — somewhat unusual for the region. On N/NE swells it tends to close out, but ESE direction produces nice A-frames. Strong currents can sweep down the beach requiring constant repositioning. The municipal beach has good facilities with 200+ parking spaces.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Lantana is 0-1ft with a 3.75s swell period. Wind is SE at 14mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Lantana is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.9ft NNE primary swell at 7s, a 0.6ft NE secondary swell at 9s, a 2.4ft 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 Lantana is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 3ft waves, a 7.85s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Lantana works best with a ESE 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 Lantana. 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.
Lantana is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Lantana is an average beach break south of Lake Worth Pier that is uniquely at its best on ESE swells — somewhat unusual for the region. On N/NE swells it tends to close out, but ESE direction produces nice A-frames. Strong currents can sweep down the beach requiring constant repositioning. The municipal beach has good facilities with 200+ parking spaces.
The prime season at Lantana 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 Lantana include strong currents, rip currents, jellyfish, sharks, crowd on good days. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Lantana 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.
