Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Bethune for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Bethune, 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: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions. Afternoon breeze fills in to 11mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on NE swell at 6s with light winds out of the NNW. The NE wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and poor by then.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on NE swell at 7s with barely a breath of wind. The ENE wind kicks in by afternoon — 8mph and poor by then.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Slim pickings today — 2ft and poor - fair with light SSE winds.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with glassy conditions.
Bethune Beach offers a compelling alternative to the crowded NSB inlet. What makes it unique is its ability to handle larger swells — when the inlet maxes out and starts closing out, Bethune keeps working. The outside sandbar on big days and hurricane swells can produce world-class waves. It needs 3ft+ to start working, but at low tide waves from the outside wedge up on the inside for a nice bowl section.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Bethune is 1ft with a 8.65s 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 Bethune is 1ft, produced by a 1.4ft 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 Bethune 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.
Bethune works best with a SE 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 Bethune. 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.
Bethune is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to intermediate surfers. Bethune Beach offers a compelling alternative to the crowded NSB inlet. What makes it unique is its ability to handle larger swells — when the inlet maxes out and starts closing out, Bethune keeps working. The outside sandbar on big days and hurricane swells can produce world-class waves. It needs 3ft+ to start working, but at low tide waves from the outside wedge up on the inside for a nice bowl section.
The prime season at Bethune 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 Bethune include sharks, strong currents, rip currents, jellyfish. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Bethune 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.
