Surf Forecasts:
Delray Public Beach surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, S swell with 44 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Delray Public Beach this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Delray Public Beach in the next 16 days are 1.0m 5s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Delray Public Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I've gotta be straight with you. It's a flat spell out there for Delray Public Beach. We're looking at a long stretch of nothing, really.
From now, right through the start of August, it's just tiny. We're talking about swell heights barely cracking 0.7 ft, with periods all over the place but mostly short. The wind is mostly cross-shore or onshore, kicking up a bit of chop. It's pretty much a write-off for a solid week and a half. The combined swell energy is in the low double digits, which is just about zero energy (9 to 13).
The first real glimmer of hope doesn't come until Saturday, the 8th of August. Early that morning, we see a little bump – 2 ft from the NE, with a period of 10 seconds. The energy jumps to 137 (moderate). The wind is light and cross-onshore, so it might be a bit bumpy, but it's the first sign of life. Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th keep that same energy, with the swell getting a bit more organised. Monday afternoon sees the energy hit 200 (strong) with a 3 ft, 11-second NE swell, but the wind is straight onshore. It's still messy.
Now, the standout. The best window we've got is the morning of Tuesday, the 11th of August. The forecast shows a 3 ft NE swell with an 11-second period, and the combined energy is a solid 206 (strong). But the real kicker is the wind. It's glassy. That morning at Delray Public Beach, with the wind from the SSW at just 3 mph, it's going to be smooth as a lake. This is a true window of clean, surfable waves. Wednesday the 12th and Thursday the 13th mornings also have some clean options with the same swell direction, but the energy drops a bit, and the wind is a light cross-offshore. Still, those are the mornings to aim for.
Remember, this NE swell is a groundswell with a decent period, which means it'll have some punch, but at a beach break, it can be a little shifty. The water is sitting at a warm 86°, which is about average for this time of year.
So, to sum it up: there's a long, flat gap that lasts until the 8th of August. The real gem is the morning of Tuesday the 11th – glassy conditions and a solid NE swell. After that, the mornings of the 12th and 13th are worth a look too, but the wind is a little more active. Just keep an eye on the afternoon seabreezes, because they'll mess it up quick.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | S 5 | NE 9 | SSE 4 | S 4 | NE 10 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | E 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SSE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 4 |
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 kJ | 5 | 5 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 12 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:45AM0.77m | 9:21PM0.84m | 9:27AM0.78m | 9:58PM0.85m | 10:08AM0.80m | 10:34PM0.85m | 10:50AM0.82m | 11:09PM0.84m | 11:32AM0.83m | 11:46PM0.83m | 12:17PM0.83m | 00:25AM0.81m | 1:06PM0.82m | 1:09AM0.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:57PM0.00m | 3:24AM0.11m | 3:35PM0.00m | 4:01AM0.09m | 4:12PM0.01m | 4:37AM0.06m | 4:51PM0.03m | 5:15AM0.03m | 5:32PM0.06m | 5:57AM0.02m | 6:18PM0.10m | 6:43AM0.01m | 7:09PM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 15 | 4 | — | 4 | 1 | — | 4 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 31 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | S 5 | E 8 | E 8 | S 4 | S 3 | NE 10 | SSE 4 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 4 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 6 | NE 9 | NE 10 | E 9 | E 7 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | NE 8 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | S 4 | WSW 3 | SSW 3 | SSE 4 | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | S 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | S 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 21 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 12 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 360 | 360 | 385 | 692 | 360 | 1209 | 971 | 306 | 379 | 929 | 804 | 114 | 114 | 335 | 379 | 163 | 379 | 142 | 379 | 526 | 970 |
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