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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.
Morning (before 10 AM) is typically calmer before the sea breeze picks up.
Flag estimate based on NOAA buoy data (20–60 nm offshore). Nearshore conditions vary — always check posted flags and swim near a lifeguard.
4.6 ft seas, 17.1 kt wind. Strong surge expected at all shore entry sites. BHB and similar spots not recommended today. Boat dives with an experienced captain only; nearshore viz likely poor from stirred-up sediment. If you must dive, go deeper and farther offshore. Confirm with your operator.
4.6 ft @ 6s — short-period wind chop. Waves are steep, closing out fast, and difficult to read. Not worth paddling out unless you just want water time on a high-volume board. Space Coast generally holds shape better than Gold Coast in these conditions. Check back once wind eases.
4.6 ft seas, 17.1 kt wind. Open water unsafe for kayaks and SUPs. Stick to the ICW, intracoastal, or protected lagoons only. Even experienced paddlers should avoid ocean launches — strong wind and steep chop make self-rescue difficult if you capsize. Find a river or bay with land buffers on the windward side.
4.6 ft seas, 17.1 kt wind. Small craft advisory conditions likely. Offshore not recommended for most vessels. Inlets can be dangerous on an outgoing tide against this wind. Stick to inshore reefs, nearshore wrecks, and protected bays. If you go out, stay inside the reef line and run with a buddy boat. Check NWS marine forecast before departure.
4.6 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
Issue 01 · PDF download
Get the Guide — $12 →| Region | Conditions | Waves | Period | Wind | Water Temp | Viz Est. | Offshore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Coast41009 | Rough | 4.9 ft | 9s | 13.6 kt E | — | 13–33 ft | ~20 nm |
| Treasure Coast (Vero Beach / Ft Pierce)41114 | Rough | 4.6 ft | 9s | — | 76.8°F | 13–33 ft | ~6.5 nm |
| Blue Heron BridgeLKWF1 | Marginal(wind) |
East of Cape Canaveral, FL
Updated: Apr 13, 11:20 PM ET
28.501, -80.53420 nm offshore
Bahamas
Updated: Apr 13, 11:20 PM ET
23.823, -68.373
Treasure Coast
Updated: Apr 13, 11:26 PM ET
27.551, -80.2256.5 nm offshore
Fort Lauderdale Offshore
Updated: Apr 13, 11:00 PM ET
26.044, -79.09723 nm offshore
Key West / Lower Keys
Updated: Apr 13, 11:00 PM ET
24.407, -81.96815 nm offshore
Lake Worth Inshore
Updated: Apr 13, 11:18 PM ET
26.613, -80.034
Middle Keys / Marathon
Updated: Apr 13, 11:20 PM ET
24.627, -81.1131 nm offshore
Key West Inshore
Updated: Apr 13, 11:30 PM ET
24.454, -81.878
West Palm Beach · Mon, Apr 13
Very High
UV AlertTomorrow
8
SPF 50+, limit midday exposure
Hourly forecast
| — |
| — |
| 17.1 kt E |
| 76.6°F |
| — |
| Inshore |
| Palm Beach / Singer IslandLKWF1 | Marginal(wind) | — | — | 17.1 kt E | 76.6°F | — | Inshore |
| Deerfield / Pompano41122 | Rough | 4.6 ft | 6s | — | 78.4°F | 8–25 ft | ~23 nm |
| Fort Lauderdale41122 | Rough | 4.6 ft | 6s | — | 78.4°F | 8–25 ft | ~23 nm |
| Miami / Key Biscayne41122 | Rough | 4.6 ft | 6s | — | 78.4°F | 8–25 ft | ~23 nm |
| Key Largo / Upper KeysMolasses buoy offline since 2023 — Marathon proxy | Marginal(wind) | — | — | 19.0 kt ENE | — | — | ~1 nm |
| Marathon / Middle KeysSMKF1 | Marginal(wind) | — | — | 19.0 kt ENE | — | — | ~1 nm |
| Key West / Lower Keys42095 | Marginal | 3.6 ft | 5s | — | 78.6°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
12:07 AM
Low · 0.10 ft
6:24 AM
High · 2.62 ft
12:31 PM
Low · -0.03 ft
6:51 PM
High · 2.75 ft
Tomorrow
12:59 AM
Low · -0.03 ft
7:09 AM
High · 2.71 ft
1:16 PM
Low · -0.28 ft
7:39 PM
High · 3.01 ft
Enter 30 min before high tide, exit 30 min after.
South Florida Waters · NWS Zone AMZ630
...A SPECIAL MARINE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM EDT...
For the following areas... Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM... Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM... Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas... Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM...
At 551 PM EDT, showers capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from 17 nm east of Ocean Ridge to near Hillsboro Beach, moving south at 20 knots.
HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts to nearly 50 knots.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Waterspouts can create locally hazardous seas. Small craft could be damaged in briefly higher winds and suddenly higher waves.
Issued: Apr 8, 5:51 PM ET
Port Everglades (NOAA PORTS)
Live observation · not a prediction · reflects inlet current, not offshore
From the Space Coast down through the Keys, conditions tighten considerably southward: Canaveral and Fort Pierce are running 4.5 to 5.0 feet with 14-knot easterly winds, while Satan Shoal near Key West sits glassy at 3.5 feet with a tight 5-second period. The East Bahamas stand out rough at 10.5 feet with 23-knot NE winds, but that's well offshore; closer to shore, Fort Lauderdale and inshore stations around the Keys show manageable 3.5 to 4.5-foot seas with water temps holding 77 to 79°F. A Special Marine Warning remains active through 6
AI summary from live NOAA buoy data · Refreshes when conditions shift
