Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at 16th St. South for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at 16th St. South, Florida - East Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with calm winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the N. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
Thu, Jul 2: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ENE swell at 7s with light N winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–1ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1ft and poor with light winds out of the S.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly very poor with light winds out of the SSE. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at 16th St. South is 1ft with a 8.65s swell period. Wind is E at 4mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at 16th St. South is 1ft, produced by a 1.2ft E primary 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf 16th St. South is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.6s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
16th St. South works best with a NE swell and W winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at 16th St. South. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
16th St. South is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at 16th St. South is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at 16th St. South include strong currents during large swells, stingrays, jellyfish, occasional rip currents, boat traffic nearby. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
