Surf Report for Miami Florida

South Florida Surf Forecast Wednesday: Palm Beach Two to Three Feet, High Rip Current Risk, Sunny Mid Eighties

April 29, 2026·2 min
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Good morning, I'm here with your Wednesday surf zone forecast for South Florida brought to you by the National Weather Service in Miami.Let's start up north in Palm Beach where conditions are heating up both literally and figuratively. We're looking at a high rip current risk in effect through Friday evening, so swimmers need to stay sharp out there. Surf heights are running two to three feet, which is the nicest we're seeing across the region today. It's going to be sunny and warm with highs in the mid eighties and water temperatures hovering around eighty degrees. Light south winds at five to ten miles per hour will keep things pleasant. Just remember that extreme UV index, so get that sunscreen on early and often. High tide at Lake Worth Pier comes in at seven ten in the morning, with low tide at one nineteen in the afternoon.Moving down the coast to Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, we're looking at a moderate rip current risk today. The surf here is noticeably smaller with heights at one foot or less, and water temperatures in the lower eighties. Conditions remain sunny with mid-eighties for highs and southeast winds around five to ten miles per hour. That extreme UV is still in play, so protect yourself. High tide at Miami Harbor Entrance occurs at seven forty-eight in the morning with low tide at one thirty-nine in the afternoon.Miami-Dade is sharing very similar conditions with Broward. Moderate rip current risk, minimal surf at one foot or less, sunny skies, mid-eighties, lower eighty-degree water, and the same southeast wind pattern. The extreme UV warning applies here as well, so that sunscreen is non-negotiable.Heading southwest to Collier County and the Naples and Marco Island area, we've got the calmest conditions on our forecast. Rip current risk drops to low, surf is essentially flat at one foot or less, and we'll see sunny skies with mid-eighties highs. Southeast winds transition to southwest as the day progresses. High tide at the north end of Naples Bay comes at twelve oh-eight in the afternoon.Looking ahead to Thursday, the pattern remains remarkably consistent across the board. Palm Beach continues its high rip current risk with two to three foot surf, while the rest of South Florida sees moderate to low risk with one to two foot surf at best. Conditions stay sunny and warm with highs ranging from the mid to upper eighties depending on your location. UV remains extreme, so keep that sunscreen handy. Winds will be light and variable, becoming more southwesterly in the afternoon.Bottom line: Beautiful beach days are on tap for Wednesday and Thursday, but respect those rip currents, especially in Palm Beach County, and don't underestimate that intense sun. Have a great day at the beach.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

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