Today's Weather - Thursday, April 9, 2026
BOCA RATON, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — Boca Raton will be breezy and occasionally wet today, with showers likely and a chance of a thunderstorm. Highs top out near the mid-to-upper 70s, with east winds around 15–20 mph and higher gusts near the coast. A few heavier downpours could briefly flood poor-drainage spots, especially if rain repeats over the same neighborhoods. Beach and boating conditions remain hazardous, with a high rip current risk and rough surf continuing into the weekend
South Florida is still feeling the effects of a stalled front sitting just south of the region, and that setup keeps Boca Raton in an “on-and-off” shower pattern today. The National Weather Service notes that the atmosphere is slowly drying out compared to the past few days, which should help limit how widespread the heaviest rain becomes.
Even so, scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are still expected, and the Atlantic side of the metro area remains favored for passing bands of rain. A key driver today is the steady east to east-northeast wind.
That wind pushes moisture in off the ocean and can help showers develop or intensify near the coastline, especially during the late morning and afternoon. Gusts of 20–30 mph are possible, so expect a blustery feel along A1A and at the inlets.
Rain totals in the east coast metro could add up quickly in spots. The forecast discussion highlights the potential for localized urban and poor-drainage flooding, mainly where heavier showers hit already saturated ground.
Boaters and beachgoers should plan for hazardous conditions. Small Craft Advisories remain in effect for the Atlantic waters, with east to northeast winds around 20–30 knots and frequent higher gusts.
Seas remain very rough offshore, generally 8–11 feet with occasional sets higher, and conditions stay elevated into the weekend. Even the Intracoastal can be rough in exposed areas.
Along the beaches, a high rip current risk continues through at least Saturday evening, and rough surf remains a concern—especially north in Palm Beach County where a High Surf Advisory is posted through Friday evening.
Current Advisories / Watches / Warnings
- High Rip Current Risk through Saturday evening for FLZ168-172-173.
- High Surf Advisory until 8 PM EDT Friday for FLZ168.
- Small Craft Advisory until 2 AM EDT Friday for AMZ610.
- Small Craft Advisory until 8 AM EDT Saturday for AMZ630.
- Small Craft Advisory until 8 PM EDT Saturday for AMZ650-651-670-671.
- Small Craft Advisory until 8 AM EDT Saturday for GMZ656-657-676.
- Wind Advisory until 2 AM EDT early this morning for FLZ068-072-074-168-172-173.
7 Day Outlook
- Thursday (Apr 9): Showers likely with a chance of a thunderstorm. Partly sunny at times, high near 77. Breezy east winds with gusts near 25–30 mph. Brief street flooding possible in heavier downpours.
- Thursday Night: A few showers and storms early, then mainly just a slight chance late. Mostly cloudy, low around 70. Windy east winds continue with gusts near 30 mph, especially closer to the coast.
- Friday: Drier trend, but still a slight chance of a shower and an isolated afternoon thunderstorm. Mostly sunny, high near 77. Breezy northeast winds persist, keeping the beach and boating hazards elevated.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and warmer by a notch, high near 78. Still breezy with an onshore wind. Rain chances stay low, but surf and rip current concerns continue given the persistent easterly flow.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny with a high near 78 and continued breezy east winds. Good day for inland plans, but use extra caution at the beach as the rip current risk remains dangerous.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 79. Breezy east winds continue. Overall dry for most neighborhoods, though a quick coastal shower can’t be ruled out with the steady onshore flow.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and seasonably warm, high near 79. Humidity stays in check compared to earlier in the week. Winds remain on the breezy side, with generally quiet weather expected.
Get the latest Boca Raton Weather update, including today’s gusty winds, shower chances, and dangerous rip current and boating conditions.
