Delray Public Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at the stretch ahead for Delray Public Beach.

Honestly, I’ve gotta level with you – this 16-day window is about as flat as a Tuesday afternoon in a swimming pool. The whole run is a tough one for surfers. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no real swell to speak of. The first couple of weeks are basically a write-off, with nothing but tiny, weak waves and poor surf conditions from start to finish. The wait for a proper wave is going to feel like an eternity.

The only break on the menu is Delray Public Beach. It’s a beginner-friendly, fairly exposed beach break that kicks up when the swell from the east shows. But the problem is, it just doesn’t show. The combined energy of all swells directed here is in the teens and twenties – weak as dishwater. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so you won’t freeze, but you’ll be bobbing around on nothing.

The first few days, from the 2nd through the 6th of August, we’ve got a mix of risk of thunderstorms and onshore winds, mostly from the south and east. Swell heights are laughable – 0.7 ft to 3 ft, with periods between 4 and 8 seconds. That’s not surf, that’s a lake ripple. Poor surf conditions are the only call. The wind is a problem, too – it’s cross-shore or onshore, mostly in the gentle to moderate breeze range, keeping things choppy and messy.

The second week doesn’t get any better. From the 7th of August all the way through to the 17th, it’s the same story. Swell heights stay below 4 ft, with periods rarely breaking 8 seconds. The energy is still weak. The wind swings around from the east-northeast to the southeast, but it’s always onshore or cross-onshore, guaranteeing a bumpy ride. Saturday the 15th sees a tiny flicker of hope with 3 ft from the ESE, but it’s still a cross-on wind and barely a breath of energy.

There is no standout day. No swell that’s over 5 ft, no period over 15 seconds, no offshore wind to clean things up. For a beginner, if you’re desperate, you might find a knee-high wave on the 6th or 15th, but it’s going to be a choppy, messy mess. For anyone else, leave the board at home. This setup looks more interesting for a kite surfer than a paddle surfer, given the constant onshore winds and small, weak swell.

That’s it from me. Keep an eye on the charts, but for now, it’s a long, flat wait.

Rusty

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