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

Great day for a beach walk.

85°F water · 87°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 101. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 83. Heat index values as high as 100. Southeast wind 12 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Weather

87°F air — ideal beach weather
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

85°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure

76 /100

great

75 Swim

72 Sunbathe

82 Walk

78 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.6 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.

NOAA station 8722670 · Observed 0.72 ft · Predicted 0.16 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

87°F

Clear

Wind

15 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

10 Very High

High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~20m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

87°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Water

Water Temp

85°F

Swimming weather

Water Quality

Clean

10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 6mo ago

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:38 AM

Sunset

8:14 PM

Moon · 18%

Waxing Crescent

Neap tides — smaller range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
5:50 AM	Low	-0.2 ft
12:02 PM	High	2.9 ft
6:09 PM	Low	-0.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:22 AM	High	2.9 ft
6:41 AM	Low	-0.2 ft
12:56 PM	High	2.8 ft
7:06 PM	Low	0.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:09 AM	High	2.7 ft
7:32 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
1:51 PM	High	2.7 ft
8:03 PM	Low	0.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:56 AM	High	2.5 ft
8:22 AM	Low	-0.0 ft
2:48 PM	High	2.6 ft
8:59 PM	Low	0.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:46 AM	High	2.3 ft
9:11 AM	Low	0.1 ft
3:45 PM	High	2.6 ft
9:54 PM	Low	0.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:40 AM	High	2.2 ft
10:01 AM	Low	0.1 ft
4:41 PM	High	2.6 ft
10:49 PM	Low	0.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:34 AM	High	2.1 ft
10:51 AM	Low	0.2 ft
5:34 PM	High	2.6 ft
11:42 PM	Low	0.7 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8722670, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 18

87°

Partly Sunny

Sun Jul 19

87°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

31%

Mon Jul 20

88°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

34%

Tue Jul 21

88°

Mostly Sunny

Wed Jul 22

89°

Sunny

11%

Thu Jul 23

89°

Sunny

Fri Jul 24

89°

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

17%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 15 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 85°F

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

lifeguardsrestroomsshowersrestaurants nearbyshops nearby

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Delray Beach today?

Delray Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

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.