Atlantic Beach Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast
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Current Conditions
Poor - FairWave Height
2-3ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
7.9s
Wind
9mph
SE / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Primary
3.3ft @ 8sE
Nearby Webcams
Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 312-3ft
Poor - Fair6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
FairExpect 2-3ft all day on E swell at 8s with light SE winds — nothing amazing but surfable.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|1-5mph NE
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
FairEarly morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 8s with light winds out of the E. The ESE wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor - fair by then.
6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|4-10mph ESE
Forecast Charts
Atlantic Beach Surf Spot Guide
Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall
Atlantic Beach offers multiple sandbars to choose from along its stretch of east-facing coastline, south of Mayport and north of Neptune Beach. Generally smaller waves and fewer crowds than the Poles or the Pier make it ideal for beginners. Both left and right handers break along shifting sandbars, and it serves as a mellow gateway to the more powerful breaks nearby.
Rip currentsSharksStingraysCrowds during summerJellyfish
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Atlantic Beach Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Atlantic Beach?
The current wave height at Atlantic Beach is 2-3ft with a 7.9s swell period. Wind is SE at 9mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Atlantic Beach surf forecast?
Our Atlantic 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 Atlantic Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Atlantic Beach is 2-3ft, produced by a 3.3ft E 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 Atlantic Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Atlantic Beach is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 7.65s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.