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Haulover Surf Forecast, Florida - East Coast

Florida - East Coast

40th Street1-2+ftSouth Beach2-3ftDania Beach Pier1-2ft
Haulover surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
4.95s
Wind
10mph
ENE / Gusts 15mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.9ft @ 9sNE
Secondary
0.7ft @ 9sN
Wind Swell
3.7ft @ 5sENE

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Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 11-2ft
Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with 13mph E winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s NE|13-14mph E
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

A slow one — 1-2ft waves and poor conditions with moderate E wind around 13mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s NE|13-17mph ESE
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Forecast Charts

Haulover Surf Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
E
Best Wind
W
Season
Fall

Haulover is a popular beach break on Florida - East Coast, situated near the Haulover Inlet just north of Miami Beach, where the inlet's tidal flow helps shape sandbars that can produce surprisingly punchy waves for the region. The spot picks up East and Northeast swells rolling across the Atlantic, delivering short, fast rides that are well-suited for beginners and longboarders but can challenge intermediates on bigger hurricane swells in fall. Its proximity to the inlet creates interesting sand movement and occasional rip currents that add a dynamic character to an otherwise mellow stretch of South Florida coastline.

Strong currentsRip currentsBoat trafficCrowdsJellyfish

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

Haulover Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Haulover?
The current wave height at Haulover is 1-2ft with a 4.95s swell period. Wind is ENE at 10mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Haulover surf forecast?
Our Haulover 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 Haulover?
The current breaking wave height at Haulover is 1-2ft, produced by a 0.9ft NE primary swell at 9s, a 0.7ft N secondary swell at 9s, a 3.7ft ENE 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.
When is the best time to surf Haulover?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Haulover is Thursday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 2ft waves, a 4.9s swell period, and conditions rated Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.