Florida - East Coast
Expect 1-2ft waves early on E swell at 7s.
Expect 1-2ft waves early on E swell at 7s.
Best window·Friday 9AM–12PM·2-3+ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Atlantic 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 Very Poor. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 5s and 10mph from the ENE. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Sep 4: 3–4ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Midday is the call — 2-3+ft waves with light winds out of the SSE and fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with gentle SW breeze.
Sun, Sep 6: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 8mph WSW winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on E swell at 9s with light winds out of the NW. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Atlantic Beach is 1-2ft with a 9.1s swell period. Wind is ENE at 10mph. 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 Atlantic Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.5ft E primary swell at 9s. 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 Atlantic Beach is Friday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 3ft waves, a 5.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Atlantic 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 Atlantic 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.
Atlantic Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Atlantic 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 Atlantic Beach include rip currents, sharks, stingrays, crowds during summer, jellyfish. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. 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).
