Florida - East Coast
Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 11mph from the SE.
Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 11mph from the SE.
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at 40th Street for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at 40th Street, Florida - East Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Thu, Sep 3: 0–1ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with 11mph from the SE.
Fri, Sep 4: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 8mph from the SSE.
Sat, Sep 5: 0–1ft, 4s period, rated Very Poor. Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with moderate SE wind around 9mph.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Not the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with light SSE winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 0–1ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with gentle S breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.
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40th Street in Miami Beach is a fairly exposed beach break that offers left and right hand waves and can work at any time of year. Despite being in the heart of Miami Beach, it is rarely crowded — most people on this stretch are sunbathing, not surfing. More exposed than nearby spots, making it a good option for uncrowded peaks when NE groundswells are running.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at 40th Street is 0-1ft with a 5.4s swell period. Wind is SE at 11mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at 40th Street is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.7ft NNE wind swell swell at 5s. 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 40th Street is Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 2.5s swell period, and conditions rated Very Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
40th Street works best with a E 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 40th Street. 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.
40th Street is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 40th Street in Miami Beach is a fairly exposed beach break that offers left and right hand waves and can work at any time of year. Despite being in the heart of Miami Beach, it is rarely crowded — most people on this stretch are sunbathing, not surfing. More exposed than nearby spots, making it a good option for uncrowded peaks when NE groundswells are running.
The prime season at 40th Street 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 40th Street include strong currents, rip currents, crowds, jellyfish, boat traffic, shallow sandbars. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our 40th Street 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
