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Shark Weather report · updated Sun Oct 18, 11:06 pm ET

Sunrise7:21 am
Sunset6:49 pm
Tides todayHigh 1:56 am 2.6 ftLow 8:08 am 1.4 ftHigh 2:46 pm 2.7 ftLow 8:51 pm 1.7 ft

Sunrise/sunset calculated for this beach’s location (NOAA solar equations, ±2 min). Tides: NOAA CO-OPS predictions, Jupiter Inlet south jetty (8722495), 0 km away, feet above MLLW.

Heads up: Shark Weather is not a lifeguard or an official warning system. Always follow posted signs and lifeguard instructions. In an emergency call 911.
Conditions score
5
Hazard flag
Waves 4/4 + wind 0/3 + water 3/3 = 7; capped at 5 by High Surf Advisory, Rip Current Statement, High rip current risk (NWS)

Surf/swim conditions only, never shark risk. How it's calculated

Shark advisory status · official only
No official advisory on file

We have no approved official shark advisory or closure for this beach right now. Sharks live along this whole coast, so always check with lifeguards and posted signs.

No past official advisories on file for this beach yet. How this works

Swelln/ano fresh buoy swell data
Wind nowStrong onshore26 mph from NE: choppy, blown out
Best window tomorrow

11 AM–2 PM · breezy (up to 22 mph), mid tide, rising

💨 Mid-window wind: Strong onshore, 21 mph from NE: choppy, blown out

⚠ High Surf Advisory, Rip Current Statement, High rip current risk (NWS) in effect: even the best window may be rough. Check the alerts above.

Daylight hours only (sunrise 7:21 am, sunset 6:48 pm). From the NWS hourly forecast (wind) and NOAA CO-OPS hourly tide predictions (Lake Worth Pier (ocean), 37 km away). Surf/swim conditions only, not a safety rating. How it works

Active NWS alerts

⚠ High Surf Advisory

High Surf Advisory issued October 18 at 1:36AM EDT until October 21 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Details from NWS

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from late tonight through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Source: NWS Miami FL · until Wed Oct 21, 8:00 am ET

⚠ Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 1:36AM EDT until October 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Details from NWS

* WHAT...For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. * WHERE...Coastal Palm Beach County. * WHEN...For the High Rip Current Risk, from late tonight through Thursday evening. For the High Surf Advisory, from 8 AM Sunday to 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

Source: NWS Miami FL · until Thu Oct 22, 8:00 pm ET

7-day outlook

Today Oct 18

/ 77°
Mostly Clear then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind 22 to 26 mph NE
onshore: choppy, blown out
Rain 15%
Waves 3–5 ft

Mon Oct 19

81° / 75°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind 20 to 23 mph NE
onshore: choppy, blown out
Rain 28%
Waves 7–9 ft

Tue Oct 20

81° / 74°
Sunny
Wind 18 mph NE
onshore: choppy, blown out
Rain 9%
Waves —

Wed Oct 21

81° / 73°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind 13 to 17 mph NE
onshore: choppy, blown out
Rain 22%
Waves —

Thu Oct 22

80° / 72°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wind 15 mph NE
onshore: choppy, blown out
Rain 26%
Waves —

Fri Oct 23

80° / 73°
Chance Rain Showers
Wind 12 to 18 mph NE
onshore: choppy, blown out
Rain 45%
Waves —

Sat Oct 24

80° / 73°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wind 18 to 26 mph NE
onshore: choppy, blown out
Rain 68%
Waves —

Weather, wind and rain chance: National Weather Service (Tonight onward), updated Sun Oct 18, 4:47 pm ET. High / overnight low. “n/a” = NWS gave no rain chance. Waves: NWS surf zone forecast (Coastal Palm Beach), issued Sun Oct 18, 4:37 pm ET; it only covers the next few days, so “—” means no official wave forecast.

Conditions

Waves

3 to 5 feet

No buoy within 45 km with fresh data, so this uses the NWS surf zone forecast (upper end counts toward the score).

Surf zone forecastNWS

High Surf Advisory In Effect Until 8 Am Edt WednesdayHigh Rip Current Risk In Effect Through Thursday Evening
PeriodRest Of Today
Surf height3 to 5 feet
Rip current riskHigh
Water temp (NWS)In the lower 80s
Remarks

Coastal Palm Beach · issued Sun Oct 18, 4:37 pm ET · NWS Surf Zone Forecast

Water temp

83°F

Wetsuit meter: today 83°F, swimsuit / boardshorts

Lake Worth Pier (NOAA CO-OPS 8722670), 37 km away, as of 10:06 pm ET. The wetsuit meter is a general comfort guide.

Weather & wind

Tonight: Mostly Clear then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 77°F, wind 22 to 26 mph NE

  • Monday: Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 81°
  • Monday Night: Chance Rain Showers, 75°

National Weather Service (MFL) forecast, updated Sun Oct 18, 4:47 pm ET

💨 Strong onshore, 26 mph from NE: choppy, blown out (how)

Tides today

TideTime (ET)Height
High1:56 am2.6 ft
Low8:08 am1.4 ft
High2:46 pm2.7 ft
Low8:51 pm1.7 ft

NOAA CO-OPS predictions, Jupiter Inlet south jetty (8722495), 0 km away · feet above MLLW

Water quality

Official status: Florida Healthy Beaches (Florida Department of Health) · Florida Department of Health in Palm Beach County

The state samples beach water for enterococci bacteria: Good 0–35, Moderate 36–70, Poor 71 or more per 100 mL. If a result is above 70 and a resample is too, the county issues an advisory for that site. We haven’t found an official machine-readable feed we’re allowed to reuse, so we link to the official results instead of showing a status.

Florida Department of Health, Healthy Beaches Program (checked 2026-10-18).

Lifeguards

Palm Beach County Ocean Rescue

Official site. Ask the nearest tower about conditions, rip currents and any wildlife sightings.

In an emergency call 911.

Beach warning flags

  • Double red: Water is closed to the public.
  • Red: High hazard: high surf and/or strong currents.
  • Yellow: Medium hazard: moderate surf and/or currents.
  • Green: Low hazard: calm conditions, exercise caution.
  • Purple: Dangerous marine life spotted.

Florida uses one statewide set of beach warning flags (section 380.276, Florida Statutes). No flag flying does not mean the water is safe. Lifeguards post today’s flags at the beach.

Meanings: Volusia County Beach Safety. Program: Florida DEP Beach Warning Flag Program.

Swell

Swell details unavailable: no wave buoy within 45 km with fresh data. We don’t guess.

Swell window for this beach (estimate)

Reaches well from: 0–90° · partly from: 91–120° (directions the swell comes from, degrees true). East-facing; from here south the Bahamas begin to block east-southeast and southeast swell. Estimate only: bearings read from coastline orientation and generally known exposure, roughly ±15°, not surveyed.

Beach info

⚠ The picnic island and Jupiter Beach Pavilion are closed until the access bridge is replaced.

ParkingYes
RestroomsYes
ShowersYes
LifeguardsPalm Beach County Ocean Rescue guards about 1,700 ft of beach.
Surf / swim rulesNo saltwater fishing or surfing in the guarded swimming area. Balloons are prohibited. Open sunrise to sunset.

From official pages: discover.pbc.gov. Checked 2026-10-18. Rules, fees and hours change; follow posted signs and lifeguards.