The further south one ventures, the less frequent the good quality surf conditions. The Bahamas are only 50 miles to the east therefore blocking any significant swell coming in from the south and east. Only a swell coming straight out of the north reaches the Palm Beaches, but several locations do build nicely on tidal currents. Reef Club in Jupiter has a good small wave when the time is right. Again, sets hailing from the north reach overhead.
South winds create a sloppy chop.
The Pump House south of Palm Beach Shores and on the north side of the Lake Worth Inlet features long rights. Reef Road is the area's most popular and most crowded spot, but when the surf is big, this is the place to be. The Breakers Hotel and Charley's Crab restaurant are two well-known landmarks which host fantastic surfing on their front doors. Lake Worth Pier is a good spot, but stay clear of the pier itself due to flying sinkers and fish hooks. Boynton Inlet and the Pavilion in Boca Raton offer the best of the rest for Palm Beach on its southern end.