Florida - East Coast
Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with 14mph out of the ESE and very poor conditions.
Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with 14mph out of the ESE and very poor conditions.
Best window·Friday 6AM–9AM·2-3+ft·Fair - Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on E swell at 9s and 15mph ESE winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on ESE swell at 6s with gentle S breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the ESE and dropping conditions to very poor.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Patience pays off today — morning is poor with 1-2ft. Later in the day looks more promising — 1-2ft and very poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on ESE swell at 5s with light winds out of the WSW. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on E swell at 9s with light winds out of the W. The ENE wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and very poor by then.
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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 1-2ft with a 9.1s swell period. Wind is ESE at 15mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Apollo Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2ft E primary swell at 9s, a 1.3ft NNE 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.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Apollo Beach is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.6s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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. We also verify our offshore swell predictions against NOAA buoy measurements daily — see our accuracy page for those swell-verification metrics (buoys measure open-water swell, not breaking surf size).
