Delray Public Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, grab a coffee and let’s talk about what’s coming up for Delray Public Beach. I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the next week and a half is a tough one for anyone looking to get wet. The water temp here is about average for this time of year, so no shock there, but the surf? Honestly, for the first week, it’s pretty much a dead loss. We’re looking at a long stretch starting Thursday, August 27, right through to Saturday, September 5, with almost nothing to ride. The swell is tiny – mostly under 2 ft – and the period is short, under 10 seconds, so there’s no grunt behind it. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the combined swell energy is feeble, often in the single digits or teens (like 9 to 28). It’s a long, flat, frustrating gap. If you’re a kite surfer, the stronger afternoon breezes might make it interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a no-go.

Then comes Sunday, September 6, and things start to whisper. The morning brings a small bump from the NNE at 2 ft with a period of 8 seconds, a light cross-offshore breeze from the SW, and the water goes clean. The combined energy jumps to 78 – still weak, but it’s the first surfable wave we’ve seen in ten days. It’s not a standout, just a sign of life.

The real standout rolls in on Monday, September 7. Morning session sees a clean 3 ft NE swell, period of 10 seconds, with a light offshore wind from the W. The water is glassy and the energy is moderate at 109. In the afternoon, it gets even better – the wind goes glassy from the NE, the swell holds at 3 ft, and the conditions are about as clean as it gets for this spot. This is the best window in the entire forecast. The swell direction from the NE is spot-on for Delray’s optimum from the E, and with offshore and glassy winds, it’ll be smooth and peel nicely. It’s not huge, but for a beginner-friendly break, this is a gem.

After that, it tails off quickly. Tuesday, September 8, still has some 3 ft NE swell with a moderate offshore, but it’s a little rougher. Wednesday and Thursday, September 9 and 10, see a shift to weak E swell at 3-4 ft, but the period drops to 5 seconds – that’s windswell, messy and short. The energy is moderate at 139 on Wednesday morning, but it’s not the same quality. By Friday, September 11, we’re back to poor conditions with small, weak swell.

So, to sum it up: the first week is a write-off, but if you’re patient, the morning and afternoon of Monday, September 7, are your best bets. Clean, glassy, and a little pulse from the NE. It’s not a world-class day, but in this stretch, it’s the only one worth chasing.

Rusty

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