40th Street surfForecast / Florida – South / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 EDT
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40th Street surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's 40th Street sea temperature is
25.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 40th Street this week:

The surf forecast for 40th Street over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at 40th Street in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Thu 30th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf 2AM (Thu 30th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 2PM (Mon 4th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for 40th Street over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
9
0.9
NNE
9
1
NE
11
0.9
NE
10
0.9
NE
10
0.7
NE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
11
0.5
NE
10
1.3
SSE
5
0.8
S
5
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
1.7
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
7
1.3
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
202
212
163
190
138
229
154
154
106
77
71
92
48
88
33
13
13
12
247
229
176
Wind (km/h)
15
ENE
20
ENE
15
SE
10
SE
25
SE
10
SSW
10
SW
25
SSE
15
W
10
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
25
S
30
S
10
WSW
10
SW
20
S
10
ESE
20
N
25
NNE
15
NE
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:15PM0.86m
7:24AM0.81m
7:59PM0.88m
8:04AM0.81m
8:38PM0.88m
8:42AM0.80m
9:15PM0.87m
9:19AM0.79m
9:52PM0.85m
9:55AM0.78m
10:29PM0.83m
10:32AM0.76m
11:07PM0.80m
Low Tide
12:57PM-0.04m
1:24AM0.06m
1:39PM-0.06m
2:06AM0.06m
2:18PM-0.07m
2:45AM0.06m
2:56PM-0.06m
3:22AM0.07m
3:33PM-0.04m
3:59AM0.09m
4:09PM-0.02m
4:35AM0.12m
4:46PM0.02m
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
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6:45
6:43
6:43
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:39
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7:50
7:51
7:51
7:52
7:52
7:52
7:52
1
2
5
1
Temp °C
25
26
25
26
27
25
27
28
27
26
28
27
27
30
30
29
29
23
24
24
24
25
25
24
27
26
24
28
28
26
27
26
26
26
29
30
31
30
22
24
22
22
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
9
0.9
NNE
9
1
NE
11
0.9
NE
10
0.9
NE
10
0.7
NE
10
0.6
NE
10
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NE
11
0.5
NE
10
0.4
NE
10
0.7
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
4
0.7
SSE
5
0.4
S
5
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
Energy kJ
202
212
163
190
138
229
154
154
106
77
71
92
48
33
27
7
26
7
1
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
12
0.1
E
7
0.5
NE
10
0.1
E
7
0.4
NE
12
0.1
E
6
0.2
SSE
3
0.1
E
6
0.4
SSE
4
0.2
S
3
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
5
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
9
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
9
0.1
E
6
Energy kJ
55
1
51
1
50
1
1
1
5
1
3
2
2
1
29
13
13
12
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
10
0.1
E
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
8
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
5
Energy kJ
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
3
0.4
SE
4
0.7
SE
4
0.5
S
4
0.2
WNW
3
0.5
SSE
3
0.7
SSE
3
0.7
SSE
4
1
S
5
1.3
SSE
5
0.8
S
5
0.5
S
4
0.4
W
3
0.5
N
4
1.7
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
7
1.3
NE
7
Energy kJ
2
5
14
7
1
5
10
13
45
88
33
9
2
9
247
229
176
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
311
345
308
86
311
0
0
105
0
52
293
105
294
105
4
78
247
58
360
262
418
Best forecast wave conditions in South Florida
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
7
7
6
5
6
6
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
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Information about the 40th Street Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for 40th Street provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 40th Street can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 40th Street 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 (40th Street) 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 40th Street 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.

40th Street is 5 km (3 miles) from the city of Delray Beach. If you plan a vacation in South Florida, look for hotels and other accommodation in Delray Beach. Delray Beach has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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