Delray Public Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.46° N 80.06° W

Delray Public Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Delray Public Beach sea temperature is
30.0° C
0.6° 

Delray Public Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Delray Public Beach surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, E swell with 65 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 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Fri 7th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Delray Public Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s get real about the next couple of weeks. I’ve been staring at the charts for our stretch of coast, and I gotta be straight with you: it’s a tough stretch. We’ve got a lot of days where the ocean is just… flat, or a messy onshore slop that’ll have you fighting for dribblers. If you’re jonesing for a wave, you’re gonna have to be patient, pick your moments, and lower your expectations.

The first week is pretty much a write-off. We’re looking at a lot of ESE winds blowing straight onshore, with the swell holding in that 2ft to 3ft range. The period is short – around 4-5 seconds – so that’s just wind chop, not real surf. The energy is weak, with readings mostly below 80. It’s gonna be lumpy, bumpy, and generally not worth paddling out for a proper session. There’s a blip on Saturday the 8th, where the period jumps to 8 seconds and the swell direction clocks around to the NE, but it’s still only 2ft. That’s ankle-biters at best, and the wind is still on it. A frustrating start.

We’ll see a little bump in size around the 15th and 16th, with the swell pushing up to 4ft. The energy builds to a moderate 108 on the morning of Sunday the 16th, which is the most we’ll see all window. But don’t get too stoked – the period is still a weak 5 seconds, and the wind is cross-onshore from the SSE, which will chop it right up. It’s a mess. For a beginner, that 4ft might be a bit of a handful, but the quality is so poor it’s not really a day for anyone but the most desperate.

The only real glimmer of hope comes right at the end of the window. On Tuesday morning, the 18th of August, we finally see the wind swing offshore, going glassy with a slight SSW air. Swell is small, only 1ft, but the period is a more promising 9 seconds. It’s not going to be big, but it will be clean. The same thing happens on Thursday the 20th, with a NNW wind going glassy and a 2ft SW groundswell. The period is still short, but the clean conditions will make it look 10 times better than it is.

So, here’s the deal. There are no standouts in this window. No day where you’d set an alarm. The best bets, if you’re desperate, are early on the 18th and the 20th of August, when the wind drops out and it’s glassy. You might find a clean little wave at Delray Public Beach on those mornings. It’s a fairly consistent, beginner-friendly spot, and when it’s clean, it can be a fun little wave. The swell will be from the ESE-SE, so it’s not matching the optimum E direction, but on those days, the lack of wind is the main attraction. The water temp is running about average for this time of year, so a summer wetsuit or just a rashie is fine.

This is a two-week stretch where you’re better off checking the cams, doing some maintenance on your board, or grabbing a coffee. The ocean is telling us to take a break. It won’t be poor forever, but for now, patience is key.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
6
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.5
SE
4
0.9
ESE
4
0.9
ESE
5
0.9
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5
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E
5
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5
0.8
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5
0.8
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5
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NE
8
0.5
NE
8
0.8
ESE
4
0.7
ESE
4
0.9
ESE
4
0.8
ESE
4
0.7
E
4
0.9
ESE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
6
6
27
37
37
62
50
29
47
35
35
33
27
19
36
23
20
32
Wind (km/h)
5
N
15
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
E
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
Wind State
glassy
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on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
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on
on
on
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on
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High Tide
1:09AM0.80m
2:01PM0.81m
2:01AM0.78m
3:03PM0.80m
3:03AM0.77m
4:12PM0.81m
4:12AM0.78m
5:22PM0.83m
5:24AM0.81m
6:27PM0.88m
6:32AM0.86m
7:24PM0.93m
Low Tide
7:36AM0.00m
8:07PM0.18m
8:38AM0.01m
9:13PM0.20m
9:44AM-0.00m
10:21PM0.20m
10:51AM-0.02m
11:27PM0.18m
11:56AM-0.05m
00:29AM0.13m
12:55PM-0.09m
1:26AM0.07m
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6:47
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4
Temp °C
27
29
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Feels °C
29
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32
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Information about the Delray Public Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Delray Public Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Delray Public Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Delray Public Beach 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 (Delray Public Beach) 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 Delray Public Beach 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.

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