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Red Reef Park

Park · Boca Raton, Florida

4.7(2941 reviews)
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Rip Current Statement is in effect for Coastal Palm Beach County.

  • Water temp 79°F (26°C)

Live data from NOAA buoy LKWF1 (17.5 mi away), as of Oct 29, 8:48 AM UTC.

  • A Coastal Flood Advisory is in effect for Coastal Palm Beach County. — NWS Miami FL
Why, sources & official advisories
  • A Rip Current Statement is in effect for Coastal Palm Beach County. — NWS Miami FL
  • Water temperature is 79°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy LKWF1, as of Oct 29, 8:48 AM UTC

No official beach-advisory feed for Florida yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

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It’s 79°F at Red Reef Park now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

Barbecue grillPicnic tablesPublic restroomWheelchair accessible entrance

A 67-acre oceanfront park for swimming, snorkeling & surf fishing that includes a nature center.

What’s swimming here?

Fish recorded within 2 km: Checkered Puffer, Sergeant-major, Tidewater Mojarra and 59 more species.

62 fish species in 92 public records within 2 km of Red Reef Park since 2000.

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+ 22 more with fewer records.

Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Florida Southeast Coast watershed.

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Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations, GBIF dataset). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, Checklist Dutch Caribbean Species Register). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Red Reef Park?
Red Reef Park is a park in Boca Raton, Florida.
What is the water temperature at Red Reef Park?
As of October 29, 2026, the water temperature at Red Reef Park in Boca Raton, Florida is 79°F (26°C), measured by NOAA buoy LKWF1, 17.5 miles away.
Can you swim at Red Reef Park?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Rip Current Statement is in effect for Coastal Palm Beach County. Checked October 29, 2026.
How is Red Reef Park rated?
Red Reef Park in Boca Raton, Florida has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 2941 reviews.

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Location & Contact

1400 N Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Boca Raton, Florida 33432

💡 Best times & visiting tips
  • ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
  • ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
  • ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience

Features & amenities

Highlights

⭐ Picnics

Accessibility

♿ Wheelchair accessible entrance♿ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

🍖 Barbecue grill🧺 Picnic tables🚻 Public restroom🏪 Swings

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids👶 Good for kids birthday👶 Kid-friendly hikes👶 Playground
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