Florida - East Coast
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.
Sat, May 16: 1–2ft, 7s period, rated Poor. A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with calm winds. Afternoon breeze fills in to 17mph.
Sun, May 17: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on E swell at 9s with 10mph from the SE. The E wind kicks in by afternoon — 14mph and poor by then.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 2-3ft waves on ENE swell at 10s and light winds out of the ESE. Onshore flow builds through the day to 10mph, bringing conditions down to poor - fair.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 2-3ft waves on E swell at 5s with light E winds. It gets a bit messier later in the day.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 6s period, rated Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2-3ft on E swell at 8s with light ESE winds. The E wind kicks in by afternoon — 10mph and poor - fair by then.
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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 1-2ft with a 6.6s swell period. Wind is ESE at 9mph 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 1-2ft, produced by a 2.3ft NNE primary swell at 6s, a 1ft E secondary swell at 8s, a 0.3ft ENE tertiary swell at 13s, a 1.3ft ESE wind swell swell at 4s. 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 Tuesday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 3ft waves, a 5.35s swell period, and conditions rated 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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
