Surf Forecasts:
Delray Public Beach surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 4s period, E swell with 24 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 0.8m 4s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Delray Public Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s happening for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, mate, I’ve got to be straight with you – this stretch is a real flat spell. The first surf worth paddling out for isn’t even on the calendar. We’re looking at a long, blank run right through the entire forecast period with no real surf recommendations emerging. For Delray Public Beach, not a single session gets a nod. The water’s sitting at a warm 87°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing worth noting.
The swell is tiny, barely a ripple. The best we see is a miserable 3ft on the morning of the 29th of August, coming from the ESE, but with a period of only 4 seconds – that’s pure wind chop, no push. The combined energy hits a paltry 39 (weak energy), but it’s still paired with a moderate breeze, so it’s messy. After that, it’s all 0.3ft to 2ft sea, with onshore and cross-onshore winds from the SE, E, and ENE. The wind is mostly light to moderate, but it’s never clean offshore. It’s a consistent run of poor surf conditions, day after day.
For a beach break like Delray, when the swell is this weak and the wind is on it, it’s more of a paddle than a surf. Honestly, the setup looks more interesting for a bit of kite surfing than paddle surfing on a few of those breezier afternoons. It’s a tough run, but this area can go quiet, and forecasts can change. Keep an eye on it, but for now, leave the board in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 28°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 28°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 8 | E 8 | E 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 4 |
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5 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 9 | 10 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 7:36AM0.83m | 8:10PM0.90m | 8:20AM0.87m | 8:47PM0.92m | 9:02AM0.91m | 9:24PM0.94m | 9:44AM0.94m | 10:01PM0.94m | 10:26AM0.97m | 10:38PM0.94m | 11:09AM0.97m | 11:18PM0.92m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:38AM0.22m | 1:52PM0.10m | 2:16AM0.17m | 2:30PM0.08m | 2:53AM0.12m | 3:09PM0.08m | 3:29AM0.08m | 3:47PM0.09m | 4:06AM0.05m | 4:28PM0.10m | 4:46AM0.03m | 5:10PM0.14m | |||||||
— | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
7:46 | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | |
mm | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | SE 4 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 14 | ENE 9 | SSE 4 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 4 | E 8 | NE 4 | NE 4 | SSE 5 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | SSE 5 |
2 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 10 | NE 7 | NE 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | NE 13 | ENE 8 | NE 12 | NE 11 | ENE 8 | NE 11 | E 8 | NE 10 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | NE 7 | — | E 16 | NE 15 | NE 15 | NE 8 | E 9 | NE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 11 | NE 8 | NE 10 | E 8 | NE 8 | — | SSE 4 | NE 8 |
2 | 2 | — | 5 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 3 | ESE 4 | NE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 4 |
5 | — | 10 | 8 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 9 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 379 | 379 | 1616 | 379 | 620 | 1365 | 161 | 161 | 1396 | 290 | 865 | 385 | 1107 | 804 | 1061 | 1107 | 431 | 804 | 392 |
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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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