Marine forecast
Deerfield Beach–Ocean Reef (20-60 nm), FL
- current wind
- 11 kt NE
- Gusts
- 14 kt
- Seas
- 1.6 ft
- Period
- 4 sec
- Air
- 84°F
Observed Tue 2:54 PM | AMZ671
- Gusts now
- 14 kt
- Seas now
- 1.6 ft · 4 sec
- Air
- 84°F
- Water
- 86°F
- 72-hr peak
- 14 kt
In brief
At 2:54 pm EDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station VAKF1 (Virginia Key, FL, 38 miles away) measured wind from the NE at 11 kt, gusting to 14 kt; buoy 41122 measured seas of 1.6 ft. The NWS forecast for Deerfield Beach–Ocean Reef (20-60 nm), FL issued at 3:56 am EDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service Miami FL forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 14 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 3 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers and tstms until late afternoon. |
| Tonight | NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers and tstms late. |
| Wed | NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers. |
| Wed Night | E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at 4 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. A chance of tstms in the evening. A chance of showers. |
| Thu | E winds around 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds and N 1 foot at 4 seconds. Intracoastal waters light chop. A chance of showers. |
| Thu Night | E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds and N 1 foot at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. A chance of tstms in the evening. A chance of showers until early morning. |
| Fri | E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Intracoastal waters light chop. A chance of showers in the late morning and afternoon. A chance of tstms in the afternoon. |
| Fri Night | E winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft in the evening, then 1 foot or less. Intracoastal waters smooth. A chance of tstms. Showers likely until early morning, then a chance of showers late. |
| Sat | NE winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. A chance of tstms. Showers. |
| Sat Night | NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, occasionally to 6 ft. Intracoastal waters choppy in exposed areas. Showers with a chance of tstms. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms. |
Issued Tue 3:56 AM by Miami FL (product CWFMFL).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2:54 PM | 11 kt NE | 14 kt | — | 86°F |
| Tue 1:54 PM | 11 kt NNE | 14 kt | — | 86°F |
| Tue 12:54 PM | 11 kt NNE | 13 kt | — | 86°F |
| Tue 11:54 AM | 9 kt NE | 13 kt | — | 86°F |
| Tue 10:54 AM | 6 kt NNE | 13 kt | — | 86°F |
| Tue 9:54 AM | 3 kt N | 7 kt | — | 86°F |
| Tue 8:54 AM | 5 kt NNW | 8 kt | — | 86°F |
| Tue 7:54 AM | 3 kt NNW | 7 kt | — | 86°F |
| Tue 6:54 AM | 2 kt NNW | 4 kt | — | 86°F |
| Tue 5:54 AM | 0 kt | 2 kt | — | 86°F |
| Tue 4:54 AM | 3 kt NNE | 5 kt | — | 86°F |
| Tue 3:54 AM | 3 kt N | 5 kt | — | 87°F |
Observed Tue 2:54 PM at NDBC buoy VAKF1 (Virginia Key, FL), 38.3 miles away. Seas from buoy 41122 (Hollywood Beach, FL (265)), 45.7 miles away, at Tue 3:00 PM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Deerfield Beach–Ocean Reef (20-60 nm) today?
Today: NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: N 3 ft at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers and tstms until late afternoon.
Is there a small craft advisory for Deerfield Beach–Ocean Reef (20-60 nm)?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone AMZ671 as of the last update on this page. Advisories can be issued at any time; check the current bulletin before leaving the dock.
How high are the waves at Deerfield Beach–Ocean Reef (20-60 nm) right now?
Seas are running 1.6 ft at a 4-second period, measured at NDBC buoy VAKF1 Tue 2:54 PM, 38.3 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 3.0 ft Tue 3 PM.
What is the water temperature at Deerfield Beach–Ocean Reef (20-60 nm)?
The nearest buoy read 86°F (30°C) at Tue 2:54 PM. Sea surface temperature at a single buoy can differ by several degrees from the water at a beach or in a shallow bay nearby.
What do the wind speeds in knots mean?
One knot is 1.15 mph. The National Weather Service issues a small craft advisory for sustained winds of roughly 22–33 knots or hazardous seas, a gale warning at 34–47 knots, and a storm warning at 48 knots and above. Exact advisory thresholds vary by forecast office and by water body — a bay reaches dangerous chop at a lower wind speed than open ocean.
Where does this forecast come from?
The forecast text is the National Weather Service's own marine bulletin for zone AMZ671, issued by Miami FL, reproduced in full. The wind and seas charts are drawn from the NWS gridded forecast for a point inside the zone. Observations come from the nearest reporting NDBC buoy. We are not affiliated with NOAA or the National Weather Service.
Forecast: NOAA/NWS product CWFMFL, issued Tue 3:56 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station VAKF1, read Tue 2:54 PM. Retrieved Oct 13, 3:42 PM. Conditions offshore change faster than any page can be rebuilt, so check the current NWS bulletin and your own instruments before going out.