Sunday, March 29, 2026
⚠️ SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT. Conditions are calm this morning south of Jupiter but NOAA forecasts rapid deterioration tonight. Check with your operator.
🔴 Jupiter offshore buoy already reading 8.9 ft at 9 sec this morning, up from 1.6 ft yesterday. The swell has arrived early in the north. Fort Lauderdale and south still manageable this morning but building.
Conditions Headline
Two different stories on the water right now. Jupiter offshore buoy 41114 jumped from 1.6 ft yesterday afternoon to 8.9 ft at 9 sec this morning. The swell has arrived early in the north. But south of Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale offshore buoy 41122 is reading 3.3 ft at 5 sec and nearshore NOAA says around 2 ft this morning. Lake Worth pier winds ESE at 8 kt gusting 12 kt. The south coast is still manageable this morning but conditions will build through the day.
NOAA AMZ650 issued this morning: SE 5 kt this morning becoming N then NE through the day. Nearshore seas around 2 ft south of Palm Beach. Tonight NE 20-25 kt increasing to 25-30 kt after midnight with offshore seas building to 4-6 ft occasionally 8 ft. Monday E 25-30 kt with offshore seas 8-11 ft building to 9-13 ft occasionally 17 ft. AMZ651 Deerfield to Miami: Monday E 20-25 kt gusting 30 kt, offshore 5-7 ft building to 6-9 ft occasionally 11 ft.
Yesterday was exceptional. Narcosis ran two trips in Palm Beach. Morning at North Doubles and Drifting Spot: 60 ft viz, 76 F, moderate N current. They saw a hammerhead shark, bull shark, nurse shark, Goliath grouper, and eels. Afternoon at Larry and Gary and Divaroma: 70-80 ft viz, 75 F, zero current. Loggerhead turtle, morays, tropical fish. Rainbow Reef confirmed Benwood Wreck in Key Largo at 40 ft viz, 1 ft seas, no current.
Sombrero Key in the Keys is reading ENE 13 kt gusting 17 kt this morning. Keys conditions are already elevated and building. Captain Hook's confirmed Looe Key at 40 ft viz yesterday, Coffins Patch at 30 ft with greenish water.
BHB morning high tide was 6:23 AM, already passed. Evening high is 6:45 PM with NE winds expected to build through the afternoon.
Daily Data
Data sourcing: All offshore sea heights from NOAA buoys 20-60 nm from shore. Nearshore conditions will be smaller. This morning Jupiter is already rough while south of Palm Beach remains calmer for now. NOAA forecasts rapid deterioration coastwide tonight. Ratings below reflect conditions right now, not tonight. Always verify with your operator.
Region | Conditions Rating | Vis | Temp | Seas | Wind / Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Space Coast (Cocoa Beach / Sebastian) | 🟡 Marginal, Building | 5-10 ft (obs beach) | ~76 F | Building | Deep Six confirmed 5-10 ft viz off Vero Beach yesterday. Pepper Park 10-12 ft at 2 PM. Swell arriving from the north. |
Jupiter / Tequesta | 🔴 Rough | ~30-50 ft | 76 F | 8.9 ft offshore buoy | 9 sec period NE swell. Up from 1.6 ft yesterday. Swell arrived early. Narcosis confirmed 60-80 ft viz yesterday. |
Blue Heron Bridge | 🟡 Marginal | ~15-25 ft | ~77 F | Protected | High tide 6:45 PM. Protected from offshore swell but NE winds expected to build through afternoon. Check conditions before entering. |
Palm Beach / Singer Is. | 🟡 Marginal, Building | ~30-50 ft | 78 F | Nearshore ~2 ft AM | ESE 8 kt gusting 12 at Lake Worth pier. Nearshore calm this morning per NOAA. Building through the day. Tonight rough. |
Deerfield / Pompano | 🟡 Marginal, Building | ~25-40 ft | ~78 F | Nearshore ~2 ft AM | NE 5-10 kt this morning. NOAA forecasts offshore 5-7 ft occasionally 9 ft Monday. Calm now, building tonight. |
Fort Lauderdale | 🟡 Marginal, Building | ~25-40 ft | 78 F | 3.3 ft offshore buoy | 5 sec period. Offshore buoy 3.3 ft, nearshore smaller. Building through the day. Bar jacks confirmed on Tracy Wreck Mar 27. |
Miami / Key Biscayne | 🟡 Marginal, Building | ~25-40 ft | ~78 F | Nearshore ~2 ft AM | NE 5-10 kt this morning. NOAA forecasts E 20-25 kt gusting 30 Monday, offshore 6-9 ft occasionally 11 ft. |
Key Largo / Upper Keys | 🟡 Marginal, Building | 30-40 ft | 77 F | 1-2 ft Hawk Ch. | Sombrero Key ENE 13 kt gusting 17 this morning. Benwood Wreck confirmed 40 ft viz yesterday. Winds building. |
Sources: NOAA AMZ650 and AMZ651 issued 3:51 AM EDT Sat Mar 28 2026. Buoy 41114 offshore Jupiter observed 09:56 UTC Mar 29. Buoy 41122 Hollywood observed 10:00 UTC Mar 29. LKWF1 Lake Worth observed 09:48 UTC Mar 29. SMKF1 Sombrero Key observed 10:00 UTC Mar 29. Narcosis Dive Palm Beach confirmed Mar 28. Captain Hook's Marathon confirmed Mar 28. Rainbow Reef Key Largo confirmed Mar 28. Deep Six Dive Vero Beach confirmed Mar 28. Stuart Scuba confirmed Mar 26 and Mar 28. BHB tides: iDiveFlorida Mar 29 2026. All offshore sea heights from buoys 20-60 nm from shore. Nearshore conditions smaller.
Today on the Water — By Activity
Activity | Verdict | Notes |
|---|---|---|
🤿 Scuba Diving | 🟡 Varies by Region | Jupiter offshore buoy at 8.9 ft, rough. South of Palm Beach nearshore around 2 ft this morning per NOAA. Yesterday Narcosis confirmed hammerhead, bull shark, Goliath grouper at 60 ft viz and 70-80 ft viz on separate dives. Keys marginal with ENE 13 kt at Sombrero Key. BHB evening tide 6:45 PM. Conditions building everywhere through the day. Check with your operator. |
🏄 Surfing | 🟡 Building | Jupiter offshore buoy at 8.9 ft at 9 sec, nearshore surf building. South of Palm Beach still small this morning. NOAA forecasts E 25-30 kt Monday. High rip current risk at all Palm Beach County beach entries. Check SurfGuru or Surfline for your break. Check with a lifeguard before entering. |
🚣 Kayak / SUP | 🟡 ICW Only | Winds ESE 8 kt this morning, building NE through the day. ICW and inshore waterways remain protected. Open water conditions building. |
⛵ Boating / Fishing | 🟡 Marginal, Building | SCA in effect from this evening through late Monday night. Nearshore around 2 ft this morning south of Palm Beach. NOAA forecasting offshore 8-11 ft occasionally 14 ft Monday. Inshore and ICW fishing viable. Check with your captain for any offshore plans. |
🏖️ Beach / Swimming | 🟡 Caution | High rip current risk at all Atlantic beaches. Surf building through the day. Conditions expected to remain elevated through Tuesday. Swim near a lifeguard. |
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Week Outlook
Today Sunday morning 🟡: South of Palm Beach nearshore around 2 ft this morning. Jupiter offshore already at 8.9 ft at 9 sec. Conditions build coastwide through the day. BHB evening tide 6:45 PM, NE winds building through afternoon.
Tonight 🔴: NE 20-25 kt increasing to 25-30 kt after midnight. Offshore seas 4-6 ft occasionally 8 ft. SCA in effect.
Monday 🔴: E 25-30 kt. Offshore 8-11 ft building to 9-13 ft occasionally 17 ft. Nearshore Palm Beach smaller but elevated. Check with your operator.
Tuesday 🔴: E 20-25 kt. Offshore 7-10 ft occasionally 13 ft. Conditions remain elevated.
Wednesday 🟡: Conditions expected to improve. Offshore 3-5 ft. Check morning data.
Thursday 🟢: First clean offshore window expected. Offshore 2-3 ft, SE 5-10 kt.
All offshore sea heights from NOAA buoys 20-60 nm from shore. Nearshore conditions smaller. Always check with your operator.
Marine Life Sighting Alert
🟢 CONFIRMED — Multiple regions, March 26-28
Jupiter/Palm Beach (Narcosis, Mar 28):Hammerhead shark, bull shark, nurse shark, Goliath grouper, eels at North Doubles. 60 ft viz, 76 F, moderate N current. Afternoon: loggerhead turtle, morays at Larry and Gary and Divaroma. 70-80 ft viz, 75 F, zero current.
Stuart (Stuart Scuba, Mar 26):Two great white sharks and a giant hammerhead confirmed. 50 ft viz, 77 F, moderate N current. Great hammerhead also confirmed on the Princess Anne wreck Mar 28.
Key Largo (Rainbow Reef, Mar 28):Benwood Wreck, NE 7 kt, 1 ft seas, 40 ft viz, no current. "Nice conditions."
Fort Lauderdale (Mar 27):Bar jacks confirmed on Tracy Wreck. Clear blue water.
Space Coast (Deep Six Dive, Mar 28):5-10 ft viz swimming off beach in Vero Beach. Pepper Park 10-12 ft viz at 2 PM.
Keys (Captain Hook's, Mar 28):Looe Key 40 ft viz, 77 F, light current. Coffins Patch 30 ft viz, greenish, 76 F. Nursery 30 ft viz, 77 F.
Daily Safety Tip
3-Day Offshore Event: Tonight through Tuesday
NOAA forecasts elevated offshore seas tonight through Tuesday. Jupiter offshore buoy 41114 is already reading 8.9 ft this morning while south of Palm Beach remains calmer for now. Conditions expected to build coastwide through the day. Rip current risk is high at all Atlantic beaches. NOAA expects conditions to improve Wednesday with the first clean offshore window Thursday. Check with your operator or captain before making any plans this week.
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Disclaimer: The Florida Flow aggregates publicly available NOAA forecasts, buoy data, and operator logs. All offshore sea heights are from NOAA buoys 20-60 nm from shore. Nearshore conditions will be smaller and vary by location, bottom topography, and local factors. Conditions ratings are informational only and do not replace captain judgment, operator guidance, or professional weather forecasting. Always verify with your operator before heading out. Never go out alone.
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