16th St. South Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast
Florida - East Coast
Current Conditions
Poor - FairWave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
8.65s
Wind
12mph
E / Gusts 17mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.1ft @ 9sE
Nearest Webcam
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 313-4ft
Poor - Fair6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor - FairA slow one — 2-3ft waves and poor - fair conditions with 10mph from the E.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|9-12mph E
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor - FairDawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on E swell at 10s with 13mph E winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|11-13mph ESE
Forecast Charts
16th St. South Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
16th Street South near Indialantic is a semi-mushy wave that serves as a better high-tide spot than much of Brevard's southern coast. It can be partially blocked from NNE swells by Cape Canaveral but performs well on strong NE swells. The nearby Boardwalk area has real local surf heritage, having been the home break of former WCT pros Bryan Hewitson and Danny Melhado.
Strong currents during large swellsStingraysJellyfishOccasional rip currentsBoat traffic nearby
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
16th St. South Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for 16th St. South?
The current wave height at 16th St. South is 2-3ft with a 8.65s swell period. Wind is E at 12mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the 16th St. South surf forecast?
Our 16th St. South forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at 16th St. South?
The current breaking wave height at 16th St. South is 2-3ft, produced by a 4.1ft E wind swell swell at 9s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf 16th St. South?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 16th St. South is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 9.3s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.