Boca Inlet surfForecast / Florida – South / USA

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Boca Inlet surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Boca Inlet sea temperature is
25.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boca Inlet this week:

The surf forecast for Boca Inlet over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boca Inlet in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 30th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 30th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 4th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Boca Inlet over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the S by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNE
8
1.1
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
11
0.9
NE
10
0.7
NE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.6
NNE
10
0.6
NNE
10
0.6
NNE
11
0.5
NE
10
1
SSE
5
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NE
10
0.2
NNE
9
1.7
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.4
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
197
169
166
145
101
207
154
104
89
65
63
76
48
56
23
22
14
8
265
294
203
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
SE
10
SE
25
SE
10
SW
10
SW
25
SSE
15
W
15
S
25
SSE
15
S
25
S
25
SSW
10
W
10
SW
15
SSW
10
N
10
NW
20
NNE
25
ENE
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:15PM0.86m
7:24AM0.81m
7:59PM0.88m
8:04AM0.81m
8:38PM0.88m
8:42AM0.80m
9:15PM0.87m
9:19AM0.79m
9:52PM0.85m
9:55AM0.78m
10:29PM0.83m
10:32AM0.76m
11:07PM0.80m
Low Tide
12:57PM-0.04m
1:24AM0.06m
1:39PM-0.06m
2:06AM0.06m
2:18PM-0.07m
2:45AM0.06m
2:56PM-0.06m
3:22AM0.07m
3:33PM-0.04m
3:59AM0.09m
4:09PM-0.02m
4:35AM0.12m
4:46PM0.02m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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6:45
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:41
6:41
6:39
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7:50
7:51
7:51
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
1
3
5
3
1
1
Temp °C
25
26
25
26
27
25
26
28
27
26
28
27
28
32
31
28
30
29
23
25
24
25
25
24
26
25
24
27
27
25
26
26
26
28
30
28
30
30
28
24
25
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNE
8
1.1
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
11
0.9
NE
10
0.7
NE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.6
NNE
10
0.6
NNE
10
0.6
NNE
11
0.5
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.6
S
5
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NE
10
0.3
S
4
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
9
Energy kJ
197
169
166
145
101
207
154
104
89
65
63
76
48
34
18
22
14
4
1
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
13
0.1
E
7
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
7
0.4
NE
12
0.3
SSE
3
0.2
S
4
0.1
E
6
0.5
S
4
0.1
E
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
10
0.4
NE
10
0.1
E
5
0.1
E
8
0.2
NNE
9
Energy kJ
25
1
1
1
37
2
1
1
7
1
1
2
2
2
23
1
1
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
11
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
6
0.1
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.1
E
11
0.1
E
5
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
5
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
11
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
3
0.6
SE
4
0.4
S
3
0.3
W
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.6
SSW
4
0.2
S
3
0.5
SSE
3
0.5
SSE
3
1
S
5
1
SSE
5
0.4
S
4
0.7
S
4
0.7
NNW
3
1.7
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.4
NE
7
Energy kJ
2
10
3
1
3
9
1
7
7
47
56
5
18
10
265
294
203
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
308
343
317
86
294
0
0
114
1
68
294
12
114
155
14
87
308
265
0
415
328
Best forecast wave conditions in South Florida
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
8
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
8
7
5
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Information about the Boca Inlet Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Boca Inlet provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Boca Inlet can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Boca Inlet surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Boca Inlet) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Boca Inlet may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Boca Inlet is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Deerfield Beach. If you plan a vacation in South Florida, look for hotels and other accommodation in Deerfield Beach. Deerfield Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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