Surf Forecasts:
Delray Public Beach surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, ESE swell with 39 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 0.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 11AM. 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 | 11AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Delray Public Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for our little stretch of sand.
Honestly, we’ve got a pretty bleak run ahead. For the next week and a half, there’s nothing worth paddling out for. The wind is constantly on it or cross-on, and the swell is tiny—barely a ripple. From Wednesday the 26th of August, right through to Sunday the 6th of September, it’s a dead zone. The swell is mostly around 0.7 ft to 3 ft, with periods so short you’d be bobbing like a cork. The combined energy is weak, staying in the teens and thirties for most of that stretch. It’s the kind of forecast that makes you want to check the wax supply and just wait.
There is a long gap of nearly 11 days where you’d be wasting your time, but then… things start to look a little more interesting around Monday the 7th of September.
Monday morning the 7th is the first real glimmer. Delray Public Beach will see a cleaner 3 ft swell from the NE, with a period of 9 seconds. The wind goes glassy—absolutely dead calm, offshore from the NW at just 3 mph. That’ll make for clean, smooth faces. The combined energy climbs to 153 (moderate), which is the most push we’ve seen in days. It’s still not pumping, but after so much nothing, this is a proper chance to get a few long, cruisy ones. The water is running at 87°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.
Tuesday the 8th of September morning offers a similar story: 3 ft from the NE, with a 9-second period, and a clean cross-off breeze from the WSW at 6 mph. The energy is 123 (moderate). It’s surfable, but it’s not going to be the session of the year.
The best on offer, and the standout of the whole 16-day window, is Wednesday the 9th of September afternoon. The swell jumps to 3 ft from the NE, with a period of 11 seconds—that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy hits 224 (moderate to strong). The downside is the wind turns onshore from the SSE at 15 mph, making it choppy and messy for paddle surfing. For a kite surfer, this would be a goldmine with that much wind and a decent bump. For the rest of us, it’s a no-go.
The very last bright spot is Thursday the 10th of September morning. Glassy conditions again, with the wind from the ESE at just 3 mph. The swell holds at 2 ft from the NE with a long 11-second period. Energy is 126 (moderate). It’ll be clean, but small. If you’ve got a longboard and some patience, it’s your best bet for a peaceful dawn session.
So, to wrap it up: the first week and a half is a write-off. The best days are Monday the 7th and Thursday the 10th of September mornings, where the glassy wind and moderate NE groundswell will give you clean, though small, waves. Wednesday the 9th has the most energy, but the wind ruins it for paddle surfing. Keep your eyes on the forecast, ’cause things might still move around, but for now, this is what we’ve got.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 29°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | E 9 | ENE 8 | E 4 | E 4 | E 8 | ESE 4 | E 8 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 |
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5 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 26 | 26 | 30 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 8:10PM0.90m | 8:20AM0.87m | 8:47PM0.92m | 9:02AM0.91m | 9:24PM0.94m | 9:44AM0.94m | 10:01PM0.94m | 10:26AM0.97m | 10:38PM0.94m | 11:09AM0.97m | 11:18PM0.92m | 11:56AM0.96m | 00:00AM0.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:52PM0.10m | 2:16AM0.17m | 2:30PM0.08m | 2:53AM0.12m | 3:09PM0.08m | 3:29AM0.08m | 3:47PM0.09m | 4:06AM0.05m | 4:28PM0.10m | 4:46AM0.03m | 5:10PM0.14m | 5:29AM0.03m | 5:56PM0.18m | ||||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:39 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | 6 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | NE 8 | SSE 4 | NE 14 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 7 | E 8 | E 12 |
2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 11 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 9 | E 9 | NE 8 | E 8 | NE 13 | SSE 4 | NE 12 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 11 | NE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 16 | NE 15 | E 9 | NE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 10 | NE 8 | — | — | — | NE 9 | E 13 | NE 12 |
— | — | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 |
5 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 26 | 26 | 30 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 379 | 1820 | 325 | 74 | 1614 | 163 | 290 | 1150 | 379 | 804 | 826 | 804 | 970 | 385 | 804 | 804 | 804 | 1007 | 1008 | 1616 | 448 |
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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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