Florida • Palm Beach CountyBuoy: 41114

Reef Road

Good

Wave Height

2-4

ft

Swell

~7s

NNE

Wind

8mph

Onshore (SE)

Water

78°

Boardshorts

Falling• Low in 1h 47m

Updated: 9/9/2026, 5:39:16 AM • Data: Open-Meteo

Accurate?

Surf Graph

Clean
Fair
Choppy
Flat

Tide Forecast

Today
L5:14pm-0.0ft
H11:37pm3.5ft
Tomorrow
L5:47am0.1ft
H11:55am3.4ft
L6:06pm-0.0ft
Fri, Sep 11
H12:22am3.5ft
L6:31am0.0ft
H12:44pm3.5ft
L6:53pm0.0ft
Sat, Sep 12
H1:05am3.4ft
L7:14am0.0ft
H1:30pm3.5ft

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 2-4ft. 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 7:03 AM 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 12:58 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

Thursday morning looks like your best bet with 3ft waves, cleaner 8 second period, and light winds before things get choppy. If you can't make it then, Friday morning is solid backup with 2ft peaks and the gentlest conditions of the week.

Updated 9/9/2026, 6:20:12 AM

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.