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Chandeleur Islands Surf Forecast, Florida - West Coast

Florida - West Coast

Dauphin Island1-2ftAlabama Point1-2+ftGrand Isle2-3ft
Chandeleur Islands surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
6s
Wind
18mph
SE / Gusts 27mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
1.5ft @ 6sSE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 10mph from the ESE.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s ESE|10mph ESE
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with moderate SE wind around 12mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|8-15mph SE
Thu, Apr 22-3ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 14mph out of the SE.

6am9am12pm3pm
6s SE|14-17mph SE
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Forecast Charts

Chandeleur Islands Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
S
Best Wind
N
Season
Summer

The Chandeleur Islands offer isolated beach breaks across a chain of barrier islands in the Gulf of Mexico, with consistent small to medium waves that work best during summer gulf swells. These pristine, underdeveloped breaks attract adventurous surfers seeking solitude and uncrowded conditions far from the mainland. The shallow sandbars shift regularly, creating dynamic and mellow peaks ideal for progression.

Remote locationBoat access requiredShallow watersStrong currentsMarine life

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

Chandeleur Islands Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Chandeleur Islands?
The current wave height at Chandeleur Islands is 1-2ft with a 6s swell period. Wind is SE at 18mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Chandeleur Islands surf forecast?
Our Chandeleur Islands 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 Chandeleur Islands?
The current breaking wave height at Chandeleur Islands is 1-2ft, produced by a 1.5ft SE wind swell swell at 6s. 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 Chandeleur Islands?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Chandeleur Islands is Thursday from 10 AM to 1 PM with 2ft waves, a 6.9s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.