
Surf Forecasts:
Delray Public Beach surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, NE swell with 264 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 5PM. 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 | 5PM (Thu 17th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Delray Public Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s switch it to feet for you landlubbers and imperial fans. Rusty here, same story for Delray Public Beach.
Don't wax up just yet because the start of this forecast is a dead zone. We have a real long stretch of nothing good until one session that shines through.
Your first proper chance to get wet is on Thursday, the 26th of September. Early that morning, a small but clean 2ft NE swell shows up with a 9-second period and combined energy of 97 (weak). What makes it work is the light 5 mph cross-offshore wind from the west, keeping the surface glassy. It’s small, but for this beginner-friendly break that’s been copping onshore junk, it’s a breath of fresh air.
The real winner, the one you’ve been waiting for, is the afternoon of the 26th. Same 2ft NE swell, same 9-second period, but the combined energy nudges up to 108 (moderate). The wind goes glassy with a slight 5 mph SE breeze. For a spot that is sometimes crowded, this is as good as it gets. Conditions will be absolutely clean and lined up. This is your session.
Everything before that is rough. From the 15th right through the 25th, it’s a grinding run of poor surf. Onshore and cross-onshore winds from the ENE and ESE keep the waves a choppy, blown-out mess. There is a bit more size on Thursday the 17th with 5ft to 5ft NE swell and moderate energy (253 to 269), but strong 15 to 20 mph cross-onshore wind makes it a total write-off.
After the 26th, it goes south again quick. Sunday the 28th brings a bigger 6ft to 6ft pulse from the south with strong energy (338 to 372), but 20 mph cross-shore NNE winds create a nasty chop. Not worth the paddle. The rest of the month is just small, lumpy leftovers.
Water temp on that standout day? Right around average for the season.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu night, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | E 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
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8 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 36 | 157 | 229 | 248 | 264 | 155 | 84 | 82 | 57 | 44 | 27 | 26 | 18 | 17 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 11:18PM0.95m | 11:52AM0.96m | 11:58PM0.91m | 12:34PM0.91m | 00:40AM0.86m | 1:20PM0.86m | 1:27AM0.82m | 2:13PM0.82m | 2:20AM0.79m | 3:13PM0.80m | 3:21AM0.78m | 4:15PM0.81m | 4:25AM0.79m | ||||||
Low Tide | 5:38AM0.11m | 6:03PM0.25m | 6:22AM0.18m | 6:49PM0.31m | 7:10AM0.24m | 7:39PM0.37m | 8:06AM0.29m | 8:38PM0.41m | 9:07AM0.31m | 9:43PM0.42m | 10:09AM0.31m | 10:44PM0.41m | |||||||
— | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
7:25 | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:21 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 5 |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
5 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 36 | 157 | 229 | 248 | 264 | 155 | 84 | 82 | 57 | 44 | 27 | 26 | 18 | 17 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | E 8 | S 4 | SE 4 | E 8 | — | SE 4 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 4 | E 7 | SSE 4 | S 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 |
8 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 11 | — | E 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | — | E 13 | E 8 | E 13 | E 13 | E 12 | E 8 | E 12 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | — |
5 | — | 5 | 5 | 3 | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 2 | SE 3 | ENE 3 | — | ESE 4 | E 4 | — | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | ESE 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 4 |
— | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | 7 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 6 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1198 | 1007 | 771 | 845 | 971 | 1198 | 345 | 345 | 971 | 345 | 771 | 804 | 804 | 379 | 1289 | 379 | 980 | 1212 | 1198 |
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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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