Florida - East Coast
Conditions stay similar this week — check the hourly forecast at Flagler Ave. for the cleanest windows.
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Flagler Ave., 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: 1–1ft, 9s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 1ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 14mph.
Wed, Jul 1: 2–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on NE swell at 6s with light winds out of the NW. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 12mph from the NNE and dropping conditions to poor.
Thu, Jul 2: 2–2ft, 8s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2ft waves on NE swell at 7s with light NE winds. Onshore flow builds through the day to 8mph, bringing conditions down to poor.
Fri, Jul 3: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. First light looks cleanest — 1-2ft on ENE swell at 7s with light SSE winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Sat, Jul 4: 1–1ft, 7s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.
Flagler Avenue is the cultural and commercial heart of New Smyrna Beach, with drive-on beach access and the town's main beach entry. The surf here can wedge up and barrel on the right swell, reaching 2-10 feet. More of a "town beach" compared to the inlet — reliable but not as high-quality. Plenty of surf shops, rentals, and lesson providers nearby.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Flagler Ave. is 1ft with a 8.6s swell period. Wind is NE at 6mph 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 Flagler Ave. is 1ft, 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 Flagler Ave. is Thursday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 2ft waves, a 7.4s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Flagler Ave. works best with a E swell and SW 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 Flagler Ave.. 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.
Flagler Ave. is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. Flagler Avenue is the cultural and commercial heart of New Smyrna Beach, with drive-on beach access and the town's main beach entry. The surf here can wedge up and barrel on the right swell, reaching 2-10 feet. More of a "town beach" compared to the inlet — reliable but not as high-quality. Plenty of surf shops, rentals, and lesson providers nearby.
The prime season at Flagler Ave. 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 Flagler Ave. include sharks, crowds, rip currents, jellyfish. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
Our Flagler Ave. 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.
