Florida • Palm Beach CountyBuoy: 41114

Reef Road

Junky

Wave Height

1-2

ft

Swell

~7s

NE

Wind

10mph

Onshore (ESE)

Water

78°

Boardshorts

Rising• High in 4h 33m

Updated: 8/28/2026, 5:39:17 PM • Data: Open-Meteo

Accurate?

Surf Graph

Clean
Fair
Choppy
Flat

Tide Forecast

Tomorrow
H1:08am3.1ft
L7:14am0.2ft
H1:25pm3.1ft
L7:31pm0.2ft
Sun, Aug 30
H1:44am3.1ft
L7:50am0.1ft
H2:08pm3.1ft
L8:13pm0.2ft
Mon, Aug 31
H2:22am3.1ft
L8:29am0.1ft
H2:52pm3.2ft
L8:58pm0.4ft

Recent History

No recent history available

About Reef Road

Reef Road is a popular surf spot located in Palm Beach County, Florida. Known for consistent waves and accessible conditions, it's a favorite among local surfers. Check the forecast above for current conditions and plan your session.

FAQ

What is the water temperature at Reef Road?

The current water temperature at Reef Road is 78°F. Boardshorts or a rashguard should be comfortable.

What is the surf like at Reef Road today?

Reef Road currently has waves around 1-2ft. Conditions change throughout the day, so check back for updated forecasts.

What time is high tide at Reef Road?

Today's high tide at Reef Road is at 8:32 PM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.

What time is low tide at Reef Road?

Today's low tide at Reef Road is at 2:38 AM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.

What are the best conditions for surfing Reef Road?

Reef Road works best with swells from the N, NE and W, NW winds (offshore). The ideal tide is low.

Is Reef Road good for beginners?

Reef Road is recommended for experienced surfers only. The waves here can be powerful and conditions challenging. Beginners should look for more forgiving spots nearby.

This Week's Outlook

Sunday morning looks cleanest with 1-2ft peaky sets and light southeast wind before it picks up, but if you want the most consistent shape Saturday afternoon offers fun 1-2ft waves with that rare northerly pushing some texture into the faces.

Updated 8/28/2026, 6:20:12 PM

Spot Info

Break TypeReef Break
BottomRock
Skill LevelExpert
CrowdHeavy
Best TideLow
Best SwellN, NE
Best WindW, NW

Local Tip

Florida's premier big wave spot — can hold up to 15ft faces. Needs solid N to NE swell at low incoming tide. Shallow reef, experienced surfers only. South of the Palm Beach Inlet.