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Alabama Point Surf Forecast, Florida - West Coast

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Florida - West Coast

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Alabama Point surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
5.3s
Wind
8mph
ESE / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
3.1ft @ 5sSSE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle ESE breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|6-11mph ESE
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light winds out of the ESE. Expect the wind to bump up to around 12mph by PM.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SSE|6-12mph ESE
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Alabama Point Surf Spot Guide

Break
Point
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
N
Season
Fall

Alabama Point is a mellow, sandy point break located on Florida's panhandle where gentle swells wrap around the point to create long, forgiving waves perfect for learning and cruising. The break benefits from the natural geography of the coastal point, which helps shape and organize swell into peeling lines that peel across the sandy bottom. This remote spot offers a peaceful, uncrowded alternative to busier Florida breaks, making it ideal for surfers seeking solitude and manageable conditions.

Shallow water at low tideOccasional strong currents around the point

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Alabama Point Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Alabama Point?
The current wave height at Alabama Point is 1-2ft with a 5.3s swell period. Wind is ESE at 8mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Alabama Point surf forecast?
Our Alabama Point 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 Alabama Point?
The current breaking wave height at Alabama Point is 1-2ft, produced by a 3.1ft SSE 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.
When is the best time to surf Alabama Point?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Alabama Point is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 6.2s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.