81°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
63%
34
Palm Beach County, FL · Atlantic Ocean
Delray Beach
340 S Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33483
A 2-mile-long public beach at the heart of one of Florida's most walkable beach towns — Atlantic Avenue runs from the beach into a downtown of restaurants and galleries. Wide sand, clean water, gentle surf. The default South Florida polished-but-not-snobby beach town.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 63% rain
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Northeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. Northeast wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Weather
- 81°F air — ideal beach weather
- 63% rain — rain likely at some point
Water
- 84°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 3 at 11:14am edt until june 4 at 8:00pm edt by nws miami fl
20 /100
skip
0 Swim
54 Sunbathe
19 Walk
28 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Water level 1.0 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 11:14AM EDT until June 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM and Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 2 PM Wednesday to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
81°F
Light Rain
Wind
16 mph
NE
Rain
63%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
4 Moderate
Peaks 03 PM · burn in ~50m
Burn-free before 12 PM & after 04 PM
Tomorrow
80°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
84°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
11:16 PM
2.8 ft · in 1.8h
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:27 AM
Sunset
8:09 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:47 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 10:38 AM | High | 2.2 ft |
| 4:38 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 11:16 PM | High | 2.8 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
80°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
24%
38
82°
Partly Sunny
5%
85
83°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15%
53
85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
46
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
56%
34
86°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
73%
16
What to Bring Today
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 16 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 84°F
- recommended Rain cover + dry bag 63% chance of rain
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Metered street parking on A1A and paid municipal lots near Atlantic Ave. Free lot at Anchor Park to the south.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the beach.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
340 S Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33483
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Delray Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Delray Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Delray Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the beach.
Is there an entry fee at Delray Beach?
Entry to Delray Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Delray Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Delray Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Delray Beach?
Amenities at Delray Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, restaurants nearby, shops nearby.
When is the water warmest at Delray Beach?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Delray Beach located?
Delray Beach is in Palm Beach County, FL, at 340 S Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach, FL 33483.
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