Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Lantana for the cleanest windows.
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.
Wed, Jun 24: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with barely a breath of wind.
Thu, Jun 25: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 8mph from the SSE.
Fri, Jun 26: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with light ESE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
Sat, Jun 27: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with moderate SE wind around 8mph.
Sun, Jun 28: 1–1ft, 3s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with gentle SE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
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 1ft with a 2.35s swell period. Wind is SSE at 11mph 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 Lantana is 1ft, produced by a 0.9ft ESE wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Friday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 1ft waves, a 4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
