Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Central Florida Hurricane, Florida - East Coast. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Sat, May 16: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on NE swell at 7s with barely a breath of wind. The ESE wind kicks in by afternoon — 20mph and poor by then.
Sun, May 17: 4–5ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Afternoon is the play — morning is only poor at 4-5ft. Afternoon shapes up better with 4-5ft and poor conditions.
Mon, May 18: 3–4ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 4-5ft waves on ENE swell at 10s and light winds out of the ESE. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Tue, May 19: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 4-5ft on E swell at 5s with light E winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Wed, May 20: 3–4ft, 6s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on E swell at 8s with gentle ESE breeze. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 10mph from the E and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
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Central Florida Hurricane represents the open beach south of New Smyrna Beach, likely along the 24-mile undeveloped stretch of Canaveral National Seashore. The name denotes a storm-swell-dependent beach break — on flat days there is little surf, but during hurricane swells the open beach produces quality waves far less crowded than the NSB inlet. A remote, pristine option when the inlet maxes out.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Central Florida Hurricane is 2-3ft with a 6.6s swell period. Wind is ESE at 12mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Central Florida Hurricane is 2-3ft, produced by a 2.3ft NNE primary swell at 6s, a 1ft E secondary swell at 8s, a 0.3ft ENE tertiary swell at 13s, a 1.3ft ESE wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Central Florida Hurricane is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 8.55s swell period, and conditions rated Fair - Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Central Florida Hurricane works best with a E 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 Central Florida Hurricane. 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.
Central Florida Hurricane is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Central Florida Hurricane represents the open beach south of New Smyrna Beach, likely along the 24-mile undeveloped stretch of Canaveral National Seashore. The name denotes a storm-swell-dependent beach break — on flat days there is little surf, but during hurricane swells the open beach produces quality waves far less crowded than the NSB inlet. A remote, pristine option when the inlet maxes out.
The prime season at Central Florida Hurricane 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 Central Florida Hurricane include sharks, strong currents, stingrays, crowding during hurricane swells, rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Central Florida Hurricane 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
