Florida - East Coast
Best window·Thursday 6AM–9AM·3ft·Fair
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.
Tue, Jun 30: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on E swell at 9s with calm winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 15mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–3ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on NE swell at 6s with 7mph NNW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 14mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–3ft, 8s period, rated Fair. Early morning is your best window — 3-4ft waves on NE swell at 7s with light NE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Fri, Jul 3: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. A slow one — 2ft waves and poor - fair conditions with light SSE winds.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with glassy conditions.
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 1-2ft with a 8.6s swell period. Wind is NE at 5mph 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 1-2ft, produced by a 1.3ft E primary swell at 9s, a 0.3ft NE wind swell swell at 2s. 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 3ft waves, a 7.4s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. 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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
