Today's Weather - Friday, May 22, 2026
BOCA RATON, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — Partly sunny skies and a steady east breeze will shape the day in Boca Raton, with a high near 86. It will feel warm and a bit sticky, and the onshore wind will keep the beach and Intracoastal choppy at times. Rain chances are low today in Boca, but a brief shower can’t be ruled out. The bigger concern is the ocean: a high risk of rip currents remains in effect for Atlantic beaches through this evening
South Florida’s weather pattern is staying on a familiar track today, and that’s good news if you’re hoping for a mostly quiet Friday in Boca Raton. The National Weather Service notes an upper-level ridge over the Gulf and Florida, while a separate upper-level low lingers over the western Atlantic.
At the surface, high pressure over the Atlantic continues to extend across the peninsula. Put together, that setup keeps a steady onshore (east to southeast) breeze blowing into Palm Beach County.
That onshore flow brings in enough low-level moisture for clouds and a few passing showers, but the atmosphere isn’t primed for widespread storms over the east coast metro today. Forecasters are also seeing a noticeable pocket of drier air a few thousand feet up, which tends to limit how tall storms can grow and helps keep activity brief.
As a result, the best chance for afternoon showers and thunderstorms favors the interior and Southwest Florida where sea-breeze boundaries collide. For Boca Raton, expect a warm, breezy day with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s and a mild, humid feel.
Boaters and beachgoers should plan for persistent southeast winds around 10 to 15 knots today and tonight, with seas generally 2 to 3 feet offshore. The Intracoastal will run a moderate chop, especially in open stretches.
Winds increase this weekend, with seas building to 3 to 5 feet Sunday (occasionally higher) and choppy conditions in exposed Intracoastal areas. Scattered showers and thunderstorms remain possible on the Atlantic waters, and winds/seas can jump quickly near storms.
Along the beach, strong onshore flow supports a high rip current risk through this evening—swim near lifeguards and avoid venturing out on unguarded beaches.
Current Advisories / Watches / Warnings
- High Rip Current Risk through this evening for FLZ168-172-173.
7 Day Outlook
- Friday (May 22): Partly sunny and breezy with an east wind 10–13 mph, gusts near 18 mph. High near 86. Low rain chance, but a high rip current risk continues through evening.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and warm, high near 87. Slight chance of a late-morning shower, then a small chance of afternoon thunder (around 20%). Southeast winds 10–14 mph with gusts near 20 mph.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, breezy, and warm with a high near 87. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible after late morning (around 20%). Southeast winds increase with gusts into the low 20s mph.
- Monday (Memorial Day): Mostly sunny but more unsettled at times, with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms mainly late morning into early afternoon. Breezy southeast winds; high near 87, warm night near 81.
- Tuesday: Continued warmth and onshore breeze with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. High near 87 and another warm night near 81. Seas and surf remain elevated for boaters and swimmers.
- Wednesday: Higher coverage of afternoon storms with a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny with a high near 86. Humidity stays up, and brief heavy downpours are possible in stronger cells.
- Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely (around 60%) with intervals of sun. High near 86. This looks like the wettest day of the week, so plan for more frequent lightning and downpours.
Get the latest Boca Raton Weather update, including today’s breezy warmth, beach hazards, and the rising storm chances heading into next week.
