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Bethune Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast

Florida - East Coast

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Bethune surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor - Fair
Wave Height
2-3ft
waist to chest high
Swell Period
8.4s
Wind
7mph
ESE / Gusts 14mph
Conditions
Poor - Fair
Active Swells
Wind Swell
4.0ft @ 8sE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 313-4ft
Fair
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Fair

Rideable all day with 2-3ft waves on E swell at 8s and light winds out of the ESE.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s E|6-8mph ESE
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor - Fair

Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on E swell at 8s with 8mph from the ESE. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down. Afternoon wind picks back up so try to get wet before 2pm.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s E|7-13mph ESE
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Bethune Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
SE
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

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.

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Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Bethune Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Bethune?
The current wave height at Bethune is 2-3ft with a 8.4s swell period. Wind is ESE at 7mph. Conditions are rated Poor - Fair.
How accurate is the Bethune surf forecast?
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Bethune?
The current breaking wave height at Bethune is 2-3ft, produced by a 4ft E wind swell 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 Bethune?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Bethune is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 9.15s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.