Florida - East Coast
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Haulover, 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: 0–1ft, 7s period, rated Very Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with glassy conditions. Afternoon breeze fills in to 13mph.
Sun, May 17: 1–2ft, 4s period, rated Poor. Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with 10mph from the E.
Mon, May 18: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor with 14mph E winds.
Tue, May 19: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor. Expect 2-3ft waves early on NNE swell at 9s.
Wed, May 20: 2–3ft, 5s period, rated Poor - Fair. First light looks cleanest — 2-3ft on NE swell at 7s with 11mph ESE winds. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
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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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Haulover is 0-1ft with a 6.85s swell period. Wind is NNE at 3mph and conditions are rated Very Poor. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Haulover is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.7ft NNE primary swell at 5s, a 0.4ft NNE secondary swell at 7s, a 0.2ft NNE tertiary swell at 11s. 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 Haulover is Tuesday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 2ft waves, a 4.8s swell period, and conditions rated Poor - Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Haulover works best with a E swell and W 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 Haulover. 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.
Haulover is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Haulover 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 Haulover include strong currents, rip currents, boat traffic, crowds, jellyfish. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. See the forecast accuracy card above for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
