Boca Inlet Surf Report, Cam & Spot Guide
Boca Raton, Florida · South Florida
Boca Inlet is a jetty break in Boca Raton where sand banked against the rocks can groom clean peaks on a good day. It suits intermediate to advanced surfers who can handle the inlet current and boat traffic. The call is a NE-E swell, W offshore wind, and a mid incoming tide, best in winter cold fronts and fall groundswells.
| Day | Surf | Wind | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 7/24 | knee to waist (2.4 ft) | 14 mph E | Marginal |
| Sat 7/25 | ankle to knee (1.4 ft) | 19 mph SSE | Marginal |
| Sun 7/26 | ankle to knee (1.0 ft) | 22 mph SSW | Marginal |
| Mon 7/27 | flat (0.9 ft) | 14 mph SW | Flat |
| Tue 7/28 | ankle to knee (1.4 ft) | 16 mph SW | Marginal |
| Wed 7/29 | ankle to knee (1.9 ft) | 12 mph SW | Fair |
| Thu 7/30 | knee to waist (2.2 ft) | 18 mph WSW | Good |
Days 8 to 15 are a lower confidence outlook. Data by Open-Meteo.com, refreshed every 2 hours.
How It Breaks
The jetty at Boca Inlet stacks sand against the rocks, and on the days it lines up, that combination grooms some of the better peaks in Boca. The bottom is sand over rock, so this is not a spot to relax your feet, expect texture and the occasional exposed rock. Crowds run moderate when it is working, and the inlet's boat traffic and current keep the lineup honest even on smaller days.
Best Conditions
This break wants a NE-E swell paired with W offshore wind and a mid, incoming tide to really turn on. Winter cold fronts and fall groundswells are the seasons to watch. Locals point to the inlet's south side for a quality right when the swell swings more E/SE, though the current runs strong there, so stay clear of the main channel.
Cam and What to Know Before You Go
Watch the live cam at video-monitoring.com for Palm Beach County's Boca Inlet feed before you load the board, since conditions here shift with the tide. Check the flags and know the rip current before you paddle out, and plan on booties given the rock bottom. Strong inlet current and boat traffic are the two things to respect most, this is not a beginner's jetty.
Parking and Local Tips
Parking is limited and paid at South Inlet Park, so budget extra time on a weekend swell. The insider move is the south side of the jetty, where a solid E/SE swell can wrap into a quality right, just stay well clear of the channel where the current runs hardest.
Gear and the Shop
Boca Inlet's sand-over-rock bottom and inlet current mean gear matters more than usual here, booties, a leash rated for current, and a board that can take some chop near the jetty. Island Water Sports - Deerfield Beach is the nearest IWS store at 1.8 miles, stocked with surfboards, winter wetsuits, leashes, wax, fins, and ding repair for whatever the rocks hand out.
Gear for Boca Inlet
FAQ
What swell does Boca Inlet need to work?
Boca Inlet turns on with a NE-E swell, W offshore wind, and a mid incoming tide, and it is most consistent during winter cold fronts and fall groundswells.
Is Boca Inlet good for beginners?
No. Boca Inlet suits intermediate to advanced surfers because of the strong inlet current, boat traffic, and a sand-over-rock bottom that calls for booties.
Where can I watch live conditions at Boca Inlet?
Check the free Palm Beach County beachcam at video-monitoring.com for a live look at Boca Inlet before you head down.
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