Florida - West Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Chandeleur Islands, Florida - West 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: 1–2ft, 3s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with gentle SE breeze. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 3s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 12mph SE winds.
Mon, May 18: 1–2ft, 3s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with 15mph out of the ESE.
Tue, May 19: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with 15mph out of the ESE.
Wed, May 20: 1–2ft, 6s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1-2ft and mostly poor with moderate ESE wind around 8mph.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Chandeleur Islands is 1-2ft with a 2.5s swell period. Wind is SE at 12mph and conditions are rated Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Chandeleur Islands is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.9ft SE wind swell swell at 3s. 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 Chandeleur Islands is Tuesday from 11 AM to 2 PM with 2ft waves, a 2.95s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Chandeleur Islands works best with a S swell and N 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 Chandeleur Islands. 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.
Chandeleur Islands is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Chandeleur Islands is summer, 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 Chandeleur Islands include remote location, boat access required, shallow waters, strong currents, marine life. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
