Florida - East Coast
A slow one — 1-2ft waves and very poor conditions with strong ESE wind at 16mph.
A slow one — 1-2ft waves and very poor conditions with strong ESE wind at 16mph.
Best window·Tuesday 9AM–12PM·2-3ft·Fair - Good
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.
Thu, Sep 3: 2–3ft, 9s period, rated Very Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ENE swell at 6s with strong ESE wind at 16mph. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Fri, Sep 4: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. The sweet spot is around midday — 2-3ft waves, gentle SSE breeze, fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.
Sat, Sep 5: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on ESE swell at 5s with light SSW winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 12mph, bringing conditions down to very poor.
Sun, Sep 6: 1–2ft, 8s period, rated Very Poor. Dawn patrol is the move — 1-2ft on E swell at 7s with light WSW winds. The ESE wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and very poor by then.
Mon, Sep 7: 1–2ft, 9s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on ENE swell at 7s with gentle W breeze. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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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 1-2ft with a 9s swell period. Wind is SE at 14mph. 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 Central Florida Hurricane is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.1ft E primary swell at 9s, a 1.3ft 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 Central Florida Hurricane is Tuesday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 2ft waves, a 7.3s 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. 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).
