Boca Raton Surf Spot & Cam
Boca Raton, Florida · South Florida
Boca Raton's main beach is a beginner-intermediate beach break with shifting sandbar peaks that fire best on a NE-E swell, W/NW offshore wind, and an incoming mid tide. It works most reliably in winter NE windswell and fall groundswell, though summer crowds and flagged swim zones call for extra caution.
| 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
This is Boca's main town beach, a sandy beach break that reshapes its sandbar peaks with every swell. It suits beginner-intermediate surfers, and on a clean day the shifting peaks usually leave a rideable one somewhere along the stretch. The tradeoff is that Boca needs a NE-E swell to really get going, so a smaller windswell day can leave it soft, and Boca Raton posts designated surf zones, so stay inside them when you paddle out.
Best Conditions
Look for a NE-E swell paired with W/NW offshore wind and a mid tide, incoming is the sweet spot, that combination grooms the sandbars into their cleanest peaks. Winter NE windswell and fall groundswell are Boca's two most reliable windows; outside of those stretches, expect a smaller, patchier average day.
Cam and What to Know Before You Go
Watch the live cam at video-monitoring.com for the Palm Beach County feed at South Beach Park, with BocaSurfCam's high-rise view as a backup angle. Rip currents and swimmer crowds are the main hazards here, know the flag colors and watch the inlet current and boat traffic before you paddle out.
Parking and Local Tips
Parking is paid at Red Reef Park and South Beach Park, and both fill fast on a good morning, get there early. The real local knowledge: the peaks off Palmetto Park need a solid E/SE swell or a hurricane groundswell to turn on, but when they do, a west wind keeps them clean and the crowd runs lighter than the breaks further north.
Gear and the Shop
Whether you're grabbing a beginner-friendly soft-top or restocking wax, leashes, and fins for a winter session, Island Water Sports carries what a Boca session calls for, wetsuits included once the water cools off. Island Water Sports - Boca Raton is the closest shop, 2.1 miles from the beach, stop in for a board check, local advice, or a quick repair.
Gear for Boca Raton (Palmetto Park & A1A)
FAQ
What kind of wave is Boca Raton?
It's a sandy beach break with shifting sandbar peaks, best suited to beginner-intermediate surfers, working most consistently in winter NE windswell and fall groundswell.
What swell and wind does Boca Raton need?
A NE-E swell with W/NW offshore wind and an incoming mid tide grooms the sandbars into their cleanest peaks.
Where's the closest Island Water Sports to Boca Raton?
Island Water Sports - Boca Raton is 2.1 miles from the beach for boards, wetsuits, and gear.
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