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American Beach Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast

Florida - East Coast

Peters Point2-3ftAmelia Pier2-3ftMain Beach2-3ft
American Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
7.85s
Wind
8mph
ESE / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
3.3ft @ 8sESE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor - Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 8s with light SSE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|2-5mph E
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with light ESE winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|5-9mph ENE
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Sat
3ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Fair

8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

American Beach Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

American Beach is a historically significant stretch of shoreline on south Amelia Island, founded in 1935 as a recreation destination for African Americans during segregation. Home to NaNa, the tallest sand dune in Florida, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The surf is similar to the rest of the island — open beach break peaks on NE swells — but the compact beach and lesser-known status keep crowds minimal.

Strong currentsRip currentsJellyfishSharksSoft shifting sandbars

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

American Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for American Beach?
The current wave height at American Beach is 2-3ft with a 7.85s swell period. Wind is ESE at 8mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the American Beach surf forecast?
Our American Beach 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 American Beach?
The current breaking wave height at American Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 3.3ft ESE primary swell at 8s. 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 American Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf American Beach is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.