Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Apollo Beach for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Apollo Beach, 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. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions. Afternoon breeze fills in to 14mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle W breeze. Expect the wind to bump up to around 13mph by PM.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2ft on NE swell at 7s with barely a breath of wind. The ENE wind kicks in by afternoon — 9mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with light SSE winds.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with calm winds.
Apollo Beach sits at the far northern end of Canaveral National Seashore, part of the longest stretch of undeveloped Atlantic coastline in Florida (24 miles). The sand is distinctively cinnamon-colored from crushed coquina shells. A true wilderness surf experience with shifting sandbars and no development — near-zero crowds, but also no lifeguards and limited amenities.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Apollo Beach is 1ft with a 8.6s swell period. Wind is NE at 6mph 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 Apollo Beach is 1ft, produced by a 1.3ft E primary swell at 9s, a 0.3ft NE wind swell swell at 2s. 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 Apollo Beach is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Apollo Beach 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 Apollo Beach. 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.
Apollo Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Apollo Beach sits at the far northern end of Canaveral National Seashore, part of the longest stretch of undeveloped Atlantic coastline in Florida (24 miles). The sand is distinctively cinnamon-colored from crushed coquina shells. A true wilderness surf experience with shifting sandbars and no development — near-zero crowds, but also no lifeguards and limited amenities.
The prime season at Apollo Beach 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 Apollo Beach include rip currents, sharks, remote location, no lifeguards. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Apollo 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
