Florida - East Coast
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.
Sun, May 10: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and poor with light SE winds.
Mon, May 11: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — Flat and very poor with light SSE winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
Tue, May 12: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light winds out of the SE.
Wed, May 13: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle ENE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 9mph.
Thu, May 14: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light winds out of the N. Expect the wind to bump up to around 12mph by PM.
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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 0-1ft with a 3.7s swell period. Wind is SE at 13mph 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 Palmetto Pavilion is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.7ft N primary swell at 7s, a 0.4ft NE secondary swell at 10s, a 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 Palmetto Pavilion is Thursday from 8 AM to 11 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.95s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
