Florida - East Coast
Morning kicks off with 1-2ft on E swell at 9s.
Morning kicks off with 1-2ft on E swell at 9s.
Best window·Friday 6AM–9AM·2-3+ft·Fair - Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Morning kicks off with 2-3ft on ENE swell at 6s.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair - Good. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 6s with light winds out of the S. The ESE wind kicks in by afternoon — 12mph and very poor by then.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Hold off if you can — morning starts out poor with 1-2ft waves. Afternoon shapes up better with 1-2ft and very poor conditions.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 5s and gentle WSW breeze. The ESE wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and very poor by then.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on ENE swell at 7s with light W winds. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
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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 1-2ft with a 9.1s swell period. Wind is ESE at 16mph. 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 Bethune is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.1ft E primary swell at 9s, a 1.4ft 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 Bethune is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.5s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. 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. 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).
