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Strong rip current risk. Rough surf may push you down the beach fast. Swim only near a lifeguard stand, or stay dry and enjoy the sand.
Flag estimate based on NOAA buoy data (20–60 nm offshore). Nearshore conditions vary — always check posted flags and swim near a lifeguard.
2.3 ft seas at 5s (buoy 41122, 23 nm offshore), 8.0 kt wind. Manageable for experienced divers. Expect light surge at shore entry sites; plan your entry and exit carefully. Boat dives comfortable but nearshore viz may be reduced from water movement. Beginners should dive with a guide or wait for calmer conditions. Verify with your operator.
3.6 ft @ 9s — Space Coast buoy 41009 (20 nm offshore). Moderate period, some texture. Rideable for intermediate surfers with work. A mid-length or step-up will feel more comfortable than a shortboard in the mushier sections. Get out early before sea breeze adds chop to the face.
2.3 ft seas, 8.0 kt wind. Open water manageable for intermediate to advanced paddlers. Beginners and recreational SUP riders should stay in the ICW or sheltered bays today. If launching ocean-side, stay close to shore and be aware of current at inlet mouths. Plan to be off the water before afternoon wind builds.
2.3 ft seas, 8.0 kt wind. Manageable for vessels 20 ft and up. Small craft use caution offshore; nearshore reefs and wrecks in the 60–80 ft range are fishable. Expect a bumpy return if afternoon wind builds. Inshore and inlet fishing fine for most boats. Secure all loose gear before heading out.
3.6 ft offshore. Rough shore break with high rip current risk. Red or purple flag conditions likely at most beaches. Avoid swimming beyond waist depth; strong undertow possible near inlets. Excellent day for a beach walk, but keep children out of the water. Check with lifeguards before entering.
Blue Heron Bridge, Palm Beach
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Get the Guide — $12 →| Region | Conditions | Waves | Period | Wind | Water Temp | Viz Est. | Offshore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Coast41009 | Marginal | 3.6 ft | 9s | 9.7 kt SE | — | 20–48 ft | ~20 nm |
| Treasure Coast (Vero Beach / Ft Pierce)41114 | Marginal | 3.0 ft | 10s | — | 77.7°F | 20–48 ft | ~6.5 nm |
| Blue Heron BridgeLKWF1 | Good(wind) |
East of Cape Canaveral, FL
Updated: Apr 16, 4:20 AM ET
28.501, -80.53420 nm offshore
Bahamas
Updated: Apr 16, 4:20 AM ET
23.823, -68.373
Treasure Coast
Updated: Apr 16, 4:26 AM ET
27.551, -80.2256.5 nm offshore
Fort Lauderdale Offshore
Updated: Apr 16, 4:30 AM ET
26.044, -79.09723 nm offshore
Key West / Lower Keys
Updated: Apr 16, 4:30 AM ET
24.407, -81.96815 nm offshore
Lake Worth Inshore
Updated: Apr 16, 3:54 AM ET
26.613, -80.034
Middle Keys / Marathon
Updated: Apr 16, 4:40 AM ET
24.627, -81.1131 nm offshore
Key West Inshore
Updated: Apr 16, 4:40 AM ET
24.454, -81.878
West Palm Beach · Thu, Apr 16
Very High
UV AlertTomorrow
7
SPF 50+, limit midday exposure
Hourly forecast
| — |
| — |
| 8.0 kt ESE |
| 77.0°F |
| — |
| Inshore |
| Palm Beach / Singer IslandLKWF1 | Good(wind) | — | — | 8.0 kt ESE | 77.0°F | — | Inshore |
| Deerfield / Pompano41122 | Marginal | 2.3 ft | 5s | — | 77.7°F | 25–55 ft | ~23 nm |
| Fort Lauderdale41122 | Marginal | 2.3 ft | 5s | — | 77.7°F | 25–55 ft | ~23 nm |
| Miami / Key Biscayne41122 | Marginal | 2.3 ft | 5s | — | 77.7°F | 25–55 ft | ~23 nm |
| Key Largo / Upper KeysMolasses buoy offline since 2023 — Marathon proxy | Marginal(wind) | — | — | 13.0 kt E | — | — | ~1 nm |
| Marathon / Middle KeysSMKF1 | Marginal(wind) | — | — | 13.0 kt E | — | — | ~1 nm |
| Key West / Lower Keys42095 | Marginal | 3.0 ft | 5s | — | 79.0°F | 15–40 ft | ~15 nm |
Viz Est. is an offshore proxy from buoy wave data — not a measurement. Turbidity and runoff can make water milky even in calm conditions; inshore viz varies independently. Use community reports below for actual observed visibility.
Palm Beach, FL · Eastern Time
BHB Station 8722588 · windows via iDiveFlorida
Today
1:49 AM
Low · -0.14 ft
7:53 AM
High · 2.78 ft
2:00 PM
Low · -0.50 ft
8:27 PM
High · 3.23 ft
Tomorrow
2:37 AM
Low · -0.22 ft
8:38 AM
High · 2.82 ft
2:44 PM
Low · -0.66 ft
9:16 PM
High · 3.38 ft
Enter 30 min before high tide, exit 30 min after.
South Florida Waters · NWS Zone AMZ630
.Synopsis for Jupiter Inlet to Ocean Reef FL out to 60 nm and for East Cape Sable to Bonita Beach FL out to 60 nm...
A moderate breeze will prevail across the Atlantic waters as we head into the weekend, while winds across the Gulf waters will remain gentle. Seas will drop to 2-4 ft in the Atlantic and remain 2 feet or less in the Gulf. Another period of breezy, hazardous conditions could approach early next week with the passage of a cold front.
Gulf Stream Hazards: None.
The approximate location of the west wall of the Gulf Stream as of Apr 16, 2026.
1 nautical miles north northeast of Fowey Rocks. 7 nautical miles south southeast of Port Everglades. 3 nautical miles east northeast of Lake Worth. 6 nautical miles east southeast of Jupiter Inlet.
This data courtesy of the Naval Oceanographic Office.
AMZ650-670-162100- Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM- Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM- 401 AM EDT Thu Apr 16 2026
.TODAY...E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 5 seconds and NW 1 foot at 4 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. .TONIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds and NW 1 foot at 4 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. .FRI...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft at 4 seconds. Intracoastal waters light chop. .FRI NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. .SAT AND SAT NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds and NW 1 foot at 3 seconds. Intracoastal waters light chop. .SUN...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SE. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: NW 1 foot at 4 seconds and SE 1 foot at 4 seconds. Intracoastal waters light chop. .MON...NE winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 3 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft in the afternoon. Intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas. A chance of showers. A chance of tstms in the afternoon. .MON NIGHT...NE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft, occasionally to 11 ft, building to 8 to 11 ft, occasionally to 14 ft after midnight. Intracoastal waters very rough in exposed areas. A chance of tstms in the evening. A chance of showers.
Issued: Apr 16, 4:01 AM ET
Port Everglades (NOAA PORTS)
Live observation · not a prediction · reflects inlet current, not offshore
East Bahamas is running roughest at 7.0 feet with 14-knot easterly winds, while Fort Lauderdale offshore sits calmest at 2.5 feet with short 5-second periods. From Canaveral down through the Keys, most spots are holding 3.0 to 3.5 feet with water temps steady at 77 to 79°F. Moderate easterly winds 8 to 14 knots across the board, gusting stronger mid-Keys around Sombrero where it's hitting 13 knots.
AI summary from live NOAA buoy data · Refreshes when conditions shift
