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Highland Beach unfolds as a slender ribbon of sand and verdant growth, kissed by the Atlantic's ceaseless murmur. It lies 3.0 miles north-north-east of Boca Raton, FL (from Boca Raton, FL: bearing 21°T), and is situated 6.0 miles north-north-east of Deerfield Beach. Here, the land itself seems to exhale, a low-lying expanse where the sun, particularly in the late afternoon, casts a golden glaze across the manicured lawns and the shimmering facades of residences. The air, thick with the salt tang of the ocean and the sweet perfume of jasmine and hibiscus, hangs heavy, a tangible presence that invites a slower pace. Palm fronds rustle with a dry, papery whisper, a counterpoint to the rhythmic sigh of the waves, while the occasional flash of a cardinal's crimson against the emerald foliage punctuates the visual calm. The horizon is a broad, unbroken sweep, a constant reminder of the vastness of the sea that defines this littoral strip. This sliver of coastal paradise, Highland Beach, carries the echoes of an era when Florida’s allure was less about sprawling development and more about exclusive enclaves for those seeking tranquility. Its history is intertwined with the rise of Palm Beach County as a winter retreat for America's affluent, a place where discretion and a refined sense of leisure were paramount. The local economy, while not driven by heavy industry, thrives on the upkeep of its elegant properties and the services that cater to a discerning seasonal and permanent resident population, a testament to its enduring appeal as a sanctuary. The absence of bustling commercial centers contributes to its distinctive character, fostering a quiet dignity that permeates the very atmosphere, a place where the gentle ebb and flow of daily life are dictated by the sun and the sea.
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| Location | Highland Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida |
| Coordinates | 26.39952°N, 80.065598°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 33487 |
| Area Code | 954, 754 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Highland Beach, Florida, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Highland Beach includes coordinates 26.399520°N, 80.065598°W, situated in Palm Beach County. ZIP code 33487. Telephone area code: 954, 754. Timezone: Eastern Time (America/New_York).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.