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Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Ocean Reef Park

26.794, -80.031
Edited by Tom Jackson
Verified May 2026
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At a glance
  • Ocean Reef Park is a left over reef, short fast left-hand reef with secondary rights.
  • Intermediate to advanced ability, working 2-6 ft.
  • Peak September to April, water 20-29°C.
Left · ReefIntermediate → Advanced2–6 ftJan – Dec

Short, punchy lefts peel off dead coral outcroppings on Singer Island, Florida, with a secondary right mixed in when conditions align. NNE to NE groundswells and NE windchop both activate the reef, with WNW winds keeping it clean. Low tide is the sweet spot, though windswell peaks push juice through the tidal range. The two coral points flank the lifeguard tower: the north point fires more consistently, while the south point can produce better-shaped walls when the swell angle is right. Waist to overhead is the ideal size window before the waves close out. Intermediate to expert surfers will get the most from these quick lefts, and the crowd stays manageable outside of peak N-swell days. Bottom: dead coral reef with sandy patches. Season: fall through spring, plus hurricane swells. Consistency: medium. Come early on N swells before the onshore sets in, or you'll be paddling through blown-out mush by mid-morning.

Wave fit

Skill suited
Intermediate → Advanced
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Best months
Jan – Dec
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Character
Short fast left-hand reef with secondary rights.

Conditions

When it works
NESW
Swell window
N
N - SE
Offshore wind
W
Westerly
Optimum tide
Low to mid tide
Size range
2-8ft
Medium
Hazards
No concerns
Trip planning

Quick facts

Water temp
20° to 29°C
Wetsuit
Boardies to 2mm
What to bring
  • Shortboard 5ft 10in to 6ft 4in for standard days
  • Fish or hybrid for smaller windswell days
Lineup
Mellow lineup
Where it sits

Location

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About this break

What it's actually like

Crowd & Localism

Localism is essentially nonexistent here. The lineup stays light to moderate when multiple peaks are working. On a true N swell, the lefts can get busy, but nothing like the pressure at nearby Pump House or Reef Road. Dawn patrol on N-swell mornings avoids both the crowd and the inevitable afternoon onshore chop.

Access & Facilities

Easy beach access with a dedicated car park. A lifeguard tower marks the central reference point between the two reef peaks. Water quality is clean. Watch for normal Florida sea life: sharks, jellyfish, and sea lice. No serious access complications.

Nearby Alternatives

When Ocean Reef is maxed out or blown out, Pump House and Reef Road to the south handle more size and offer longer rides. Jupiter Inlet South Jetty to the north provides a protected inside peak on smaller swells when the open beach isn't delivering.

10-day swell, wind and tide

Ocean Reef Park surf forecast

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Frequently asked

What you need to know before paddling out at Ocean Reef Park

What skill level is Ocean Reef Park suited for?
Ocean Reef Park is a reef bottom, short fast left-hand reef with secondary rights, break suited for intermediate through advanced surfers.
What size does Ocean Reef Park work best at?
Working size is 2 to 6 ft. Below 2 ft the swell goes flat. Above 6 ft it gets heavy and the lineup thins out.
When is the best season to surf Ocean Reef Park?
Ocean Reef Park fires from September through April. Outside that window the swell window narrows and the lineup goes quiet.
What swell direction does Ocean Reef Park need?
Ocean Reef Park switches on with a n - se groundswell. Offshore winds blow from the westerly.
What are the main hazards at Ocean Reef Park?
Main hazards at Ocean Reef Park: no concerns. Reef booties are common kit.
What type of wave is Ocean Reef Park?
Ocean Reef Park is a left-breaking wave over reef. Short fast left-hand reef with secondary rights.

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