Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Amelia Pier, Florida - East Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 10mph from the ENE.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on ESE swell at 8s with moderate SSE wind around 8mph. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 14mph from the ESE and dropping conditions to poor.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light SE winds. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light E winds.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 6s and glassy conditions. The ESE wind kicks in by afternoon — 13mph and poor - fair by then.
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Amelia Pier is considered the best surf spot on Amelia Island, where the pier structure focuses wave energy into better-shaped peaks than the open beach stretches. Located on South Fletcher Avenue, it produces big surf that can be found on most tides depending on conditions. When a solid NE swell hits, the pier area delivers some of the island's most consistent and rideable waves.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Amelia Pier is 1-2+ft with a 7.1s swell period. Wind is ENE at 9mph 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 Amelia Pier is 1-2+ft, produced by a 1.1ft ESE primary swell at 8s, a 1ft ENE secondary swell at 6s, a 0.2ft E tertiary swell at 13s, a 1.7ft ESE wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Amelia Pier is Wednesday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 8.35s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Amelia Pier 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 Amelia Pier. 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.
Amelia Pier is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Amelia Pier is considered the best surf spot on Amelia Island, where the pier structure focuses wave energy into better-shaped peaks than the open beach stretches. Located on South Fletcher Avenue, it produces big surf that can be found on most tides depending on conditions. When a solid NE swell hits, the pier area delivers some of the island's most consistent and rideable waves.
The prime season at Amelia Pier 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 Amelia Pier include pier pilings, rip currents, fishing lines and hooks, sharks, jellyfish. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Amelia Pier 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
