
Surf Forecasts:
Delray Public Beach surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 4s period, S swell with 32 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 4s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Delray Public Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, checking in on the local scene. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window is looking pretty grim for Delray Public Beach. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing much to get excited about.
Right now, the water’s sitting at a warm 86°, which is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual there. The problem is the swell. For the first two weeks, from July 27th right through to August 10th, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves. The combined energy is barely hitting double digits, often sitting between 6 and 25. That’s weak, weak energy. Swell heights are mostly 0.7ft to 2ft, and the period is short, mostly 4 to 8 seconds. That’s windswell, not groundswell. It’s just not going to offer anything rideable.
The wind is a mixed bag. We get some clean, cross-off mornings in the first few days, but the swell is just too small to make any of it worthwhile. Later on, from August 1st, the wind turns more onshore and cross-onshore, adding chop to the mix. The wave comment for every single day is “poor surf conditions” until the very end of the forecast.
Then, on August 11th, we finally see a tiny glimmer of hope. The morning brings a glassy offshore wind, and the swell bumps up to 3ft from the SE with a 5-second period. The combined energy hits 63, which is still weak, but it’s the best we’ve seen. The comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions.” This is a beginner-friendly spot, and 3ft is fine for a learner, but the short period means the waves will be a bit weak and crumbly. The afternoon turns onshore again, so the window is tight.
Honestly, it’s a tough run. The only real standout, if you can call it that, is the morning of August 11th. If you’re desperate, you might get a few small, clean waves on a longboard or a foamy. But don’t expect much. For a beach break like this, the lack of energy and the short period mean it’s going to be a real struggle to find a good one. This kind of blank run isn’t totally unusual for the area, but it’s a bummer. Forecasts can change though, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 35°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 34°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | S 5 | E 7 | S 4 | SSE 4 | NE 10 | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 4 | SSE 4 |
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6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 8:02PM0.78m | 8:02AM0.74m | 8:42PM0.81m | 8:45AM0.77m | 9:21PM0.84m | 9:27AM0.78m | 9:58PM0.85m | 10:08AM0.80m | 10:34PM0.85m | 10:50AM0.82m | 11:09PM0.84m | 11:32AM0.83m | 11:46PM0.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:39PM0.03m | 2:07AM0.17m | 2:19PM0.01m | 2:46AM0.14m | 2:57PM0.00m | 3:24AM0.11m | 3:35PM0.00m | 4:01AM0.09m | 4:12PM0.01m | 4:37AM0.06m | 4:51PM0.03m | 5:15AM0.03m | 5:32PM0.06m | ||||||||
6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | |
mm | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 5 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
Temp °C | 30 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 28 |
Feels °C | 33 | 35 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 35 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 4 | NE 8 | NNE 6 | S 4 | NNE 6 | E 8 | S 5 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 4 | S 3 | E 7 | SSE 4 | ESE 8 | NE 9 | S 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
6 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | N 4 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 6 | E 8 | NE 6 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | E 7 | E 7 | NE 10 | NE 9 | S 3 | NE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
4 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | E 9 | NE 6 | E 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 5 | NE 10 | E 9 | — | NE 9 | — | ESE 4 | NE 8 | — | — |
— | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 4 | — | — | S 3 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | S 3 | W 3 | SW 3 | S 4 | WNW 3 | — | SSE 3 | — | — | SE 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 |
— | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | 6 | — | — | 12 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 360 | 360 | 367 | 419 | 309 | 673 | 360 | 309 | 673 | 419 | 378 | 821 | 306 | 309 | 1139 | 812 | 1700 | 165 | 655 | 379 | 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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