Delray Public Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.46° N 80.06° W

Delray Public Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Delray Public Beach sea temperature is
30.5° C
1.0° 

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 18 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 8AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, SE swell with 37 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 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 8AM (Sun 23rd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 5s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what we’ve got coming down the line for Delray Public Beach.

Truth be told, it’s a quiet stretch ahead. The forecast is pretty flat for the next couple of weeks with barely any push to get excited about. The first few days are a write-off, with tiny dribblers and messy wind. We’re looking at a long gap of small, weak surf that just doesn’t offer much for a paddle.

Let’s walk through it. Monday the 17th kicks off with a feeble 0.7ft from the ESE, period a short 8 seconds, and an onshore breeze. The energy is barely there at just 15 (weak). That sets the tone. Tuesday the 18th is a bit of a tease – morning has clean offshore wind from the WNW, and the swell is still tiny at 0.7ft, but that 11-second period gives it a little more shape. The water is a warm 87°, which is about average for the time of year. But honestly, with that little height, it’s not worth getting wet for. Wednesday and Thursday don’t get any better, with wind swinging around and the swell barely reaching 1.0ft. The combined energy stays low, in the single digits and teens.

Now, there is one slight standout in all this quiet. On Wednesday the 26th, we see a jump in energy. The afternoon session shows a combined energy of 105 (moderate) from an ESE swell, with a very long period of 14 seconds. That’s proper groundswell character. But here’s the rub – the swell height is only 1ft. The period is long, but the size is tiny. And the wind is cross-onshore from the ENE, so it’ll be choppy. For a beach break like Delray, that long period is going to make it break straight and fast. Not ideal for a fun ride, unless you’re on a log. This is more of a “maybe there’s a wave every 10 minutes” kind of deal.

After that, the last few days of August and into September are more of the same. Small swells, poor surf conditions, and a lot of cross-onshore chop. Nothing stands out as a proper session.

For beginners, the swell never gets over 5ft, so it’s never too big, but the quality is just not there. The wind is often messy, and the waves are weak. Honestly, this setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer on the breezy afternoons than for a paddle surfer.

So, the bottom line? There’s no real standout in this 16-day window. The only slight glimmer is that Wednesday the 26th afternoon, with that long-period groundswell and moderate energy, but the tiny size and choppy wind keep it from being anything special. Keep the board in the car, but maybe don’t drive too far.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 34°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 33°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
ESE
9
0.2
E
8
0.7
SSE
4
0.5
S
4
0.2
E
8
0.6
SE
3
0.6
SSE
4
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
13
0.5
SE
4
0.8
SE
5
0.9
SSE
4
0.7
SSE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
6
11
20
19
17
8
7
5
11
7
5
7
8
6
3
7
26
34
17
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
10
SSW
10
WNW
0
NE
15
WNW
5
NW
15
E
5
S
10
SW
20
SSE
10
S
10
SSW
25
SSE
15
S
5
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
Wind State
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cross-off
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glassy
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glassy
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cross-on
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cross
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High Tide
00:37AM0.86m
1:14PM0.84m
1:20AM0.81m
2:03PM0.79m
2:08AM0.77m
2:56PM0.75m
3:01AM0.73m
3:56PM0.73m
4:00AM0.72m
4:58PM0.74m
5:01AM0.73m
5:56PM0.77m
Low Tide
6:42PM0.14m
7:06AM0.06m
7:32PM0.21m
7:57AM0.12m
8:25PM0.26m
8:52AM0.16m
9:22PM0.30m
9:50AM0.19m
10:21PM0.32m
10:47AM0.20m
11:17PM0.32m
11:40AM0.18m
00:09AM0.30m
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7:54
7:53
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7:49
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6
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Temp °C
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31
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34
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Feels °C
34
32
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32
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31
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31
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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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