Florida • Palm Beach County • Buoy: 41114

Reef Road

Junky

Wave Height

1-3

ft

Swell

~4s

N

Wind

7mph

Onshore (NE)

Water

85°

Boardshorts

Rising• High in 3h 27m

Updated: 10/13/2026, 5:39:30 PM • Data: Open-Meteo

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Surf Graph

Clean
Fair
Choppy
Flat

Tide Forecast

Tomorrow
H2:33am3.0ft
L8:39am0.5ft
H3:10pm3.4ft
L9:21pm1.0ft
Thu, Oct 15
H3:14am2.9ft
L9:21am0.7ft
H3:54pm3.3ft
L10:08pm1.1ft
Fri, Oct 16
H3:58am2.7ft
L10:09am0.9ft
H4:41pm3.1ft
L11:01pm1.2ft

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 85°F. Boardshorts or a rashguard should be comfortable.

What is the surf like at Reef Road today?

Reef Road currently has waves around 1-3ft. 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 9:54 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 4:00 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

Saturday morning is your best shot with light cross-shore winds and a touch more shape in the swell, though honestly everything this week maxes out at 1-2 feet so manage expectations. If you need to go sooner, Wednesday or Thursday morning at low tide could work when the water's most organized.

Updated 10/13/2026, 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.