Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Amelia Pier for the cleanest windows.
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 13mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 9s with gentle NNE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the ENE and dropping conditions to poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on E swell at 8s with light NE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 11mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with light winds out of the SSW. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 12mph.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. A slow one — 0-1ft waves and very poor conditions with light winds out of the SSW. Expect the wind to bump up to around 11mph by PM.
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 1ft with a 8.7s swell period. Wind is ENE at 15mph 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 1ft, produced by a 1.2ft ESE primary swell at 9s, a 1.5ft ENE wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.65s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
