Surf Forecasts:
Delray Public Beach surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, ESE swell with 62 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 Thursday (Sep 03) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Delray Public Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me give you the straight-up truth about what’s coming for Delray Public Beach over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, mate, it’s a rough stretch. You’re looking at a long, long gap with pretty much nothing worth paddling out for. The surf is tiny, the energy is weak, and the wind is mostly rubbish. I’m talking from Sunday the 30th of August all the way through to Monday the 14th of September, it’s one of those blank runs that really tests your patience. The wave energy is barely registering, mostly in the double digits, like 20 or 30 or even lower, which is just sad. There’s a tiny spike to 83 on the afternoon of Wednesday the 2nd of September, but that’s still weak energy, and the wind is a moderate cross-onshore breeze, so you’re still looking at chop and poor conditions.
Way out there, on Monday the 14th of September, the morning shows a small bump in swell. The combined energy hits 56, which is still weak, but it’s something. You’ve got a 3ft swell coming from the NE with a period of 6 seconds. That’s short-period windswell, not a groundswell, so the shape won’t be great, and with that wind sitting cross-onshore from the ENE, it’ll be a bit bumpy. For a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent break like Delray Public Beach, this is about the best you’re gonna get in that 16-day window, but it’s nothing to get excited about. It’s a “maybe have a look” situation, not a “call in sick” situation.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Look, it’s a tough outlook. This area just isn’t delivering right now. A blank run like this is more normal for the area than you’d hope, but forecasts can always change. For now, you might be better off checking if the wind and small swell make it more interesting for a kite session than a paddle, because for surfing, it’s a flat, choppy, and frustrating few weeks.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 28°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue night, min 26°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 8 | E 4 | E 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | SE 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
6 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 39 | 34 | 55 | 31 | 60 | 56 | 42 | 27 | 12 | 17 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:01PM0.94m | 10:26AM0.97m | 10:38PM0.94m | 11:09AM0.97m | 11:18PM0.92m | 11:56AM0.96m | 00:00AM0.90m | 12:47PM0.93m | 00:49AM0.88m | 1:44PM0.90m | 1:47AM0.86m | 2:49PM0.88m | 2:54AM0.85m | ||||||
Low Tide | 4:06AM0.05m | 4:28PM0.10m | 4:46AM0.03m | 5:10PM0.14m | 5:29AM0.03m | 5:56PM0.18m | 6:18AM0.05m | 6:49PM0.23m | 7:15AM0.07m | 7:50PM0.27m | 8:21AM0.10m | 8:59PM0.30m | |||||||
— | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
7:43 | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | NE 4 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 9 | E 9 | ENE 9 | E 8 | SSE 4 | E 8 |
5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 39 | 34 | 55 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 11 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | — | NE 8 | NE 4 | NE 8 |
6 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | NE 10 | NE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 4 | — | E 13 | ENE 8 | — | SE 4 | ENE 10 | NNE 5 | — | — | — | NE 8 | E 8 | NE 8 |
5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | — | 3 | 6 | — | 2 | 10 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ENE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | SE 4 | E 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | SE 4 |
3 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 31 | 60 | 56 | 42 | 27 | 12 | 17 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 804 | 804 | 1686 | 804 | 345 | 804 | 290 | 932 | 1625 | 624 | 223 | 1467 | 624 | 345 | 804 | 256 | 448 | 1602 | 379 |
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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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